About Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Cifal Herbal Private Limited is a private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. It operates in the flavouring and seasoning additives segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 12 January 1979 and has been in existence for over 47 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Vijayawada, under CIN U24110AP1979PTC002402. Its GSTIN is 37AADCS1446A1ZS (Andhra Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹75 Lakh. It was formerly known as Southern Citrus Products Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Vidyasagar Yalavarthy and Hemalatha Yalavarthy.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 5th K.M. Gudurvenkatagiri Road Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India – 524103.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹13.4 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹67.91 Lakh (net margin 5.1%) and EBITDA of ₹2.42 Cr (EBITDA margin 18.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 17 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5.67 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4.6 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cifalherbal.com.
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- Registered Address5th K.M. Gudurvenkatagiri Road Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India – 524103
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Flavouring & Seasoning Additives
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Business Activity of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
The main business activity of Cifal Herbal is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
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Financials of Cifal Herbal Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
Cifal Herbal Private Limited reported revenue of ₹13.4 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 8% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Cifal Herbal are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Sensarom Foods Private Limited | ₹14.64 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 57.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Finessac Food Ingredients and Colors Private Limited | ₹14.55 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -12.0% | •••• | Raigad, Maharashtra, India |
| Sachee Fragrances and Chemicals Private Limited | ₹14.09 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 38.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Creative Aromatics (Specialities) Private Limited | ₹13.76 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 2.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Imfa Industries Private Limited | ₹13.53 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 4.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Cifal Herbal Private Limited this company | ₹13.4 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 27.0% | •••• | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Tushar Nutritive Foods Private Limited | ₹12.94 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 50.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Fab Flavours and Fragrances Private Ltd. | ₹12.94 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 21.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Garlico Industries Limited | ₹12.57 Cr (FY 2019) | •••• | •••• | -26.0% | •••• | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Symega Flavours (India) Private Limited | ₹12.53 Cr (FY 2016) | •••• | •••• | 22.0% | •••• | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Tag Ingredients India Private Limited | ₹12.52 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -22.0% | •••• | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Cifal Herbal by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited is audited by T J S M and Co. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| T J S M and Co. LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Board of Directors of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal has 3 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Vidyasagar Yalavarthy Also directs: Satya Sri Enterprises LLP, Bionutree Foods Private Limited | Director | 18 Jan 1999 | 27 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Hemalatha Yalavarthy | Director | 01 Feb 2013 | 13 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Rohitha Prasadd Challagulla | Director | 01 Oct 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Charges & Borrowings of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 09 Dec 2024 | Sidbi | ₹60 Lakh | Open |
| 02 Mar 2020 | Canara Bank | ₹5.07 Cr | Open |
| 12 Oct 2010 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.92 Cr | Satisfied |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Andhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation | ₹76 Lakh | Satisfied |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Andhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation | ₹62 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 16 View all charges
Legal Cases of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by Cifal Herbal, 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed. Status as checked between 29 Sep 2026 and 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed against the company by Robinsons Cargo & Logistics Private Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Andhra Pradesh | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Andhra Pradesh | Disposed |
| District court, SHIVAMOGGA, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
Full case history
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MSME Payment Delays by Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited has a workforce of 17 employees as of Mar 31, 2024.
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Recent Activity on Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1999: 3 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Rohitha Prasadd Challagulla ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019.
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Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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GST Compliance of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 37AADCS1446A1ZS | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Cifal Herbal Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cifal Herbal Private Limited
Cifal Herbal is an active private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company works in flavouring and seasoning additives, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 12 January 1979 (47+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24110AP1979PTC002402.
Cifal Herbal reported revenue of ₹13.4 Cr for FY 2024 (up 27% YoY).
Cifal Herbal has 3 current directors:
- Vidyasagar Yalavarthy - Director
- Hemalatha Yalavarthy - Director
- Rohitha Prasadd Challagulla - Director
Cifal Herbal reported a net profit of ₹67.91 Lakh (net margin 5.1%) and EBITDA of ₹2.42 Cr (EBITDA margin 18.1%) for FY 2024, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Cifal Herbal is 13% over three years and 6% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2024) revenue rose 27%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Cifal Herbal is 37AADCS1446A1ZS, registered in Andhra Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cifal Herbal is U24110AP1979PTC002402. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cifal Herbal has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Cifal Herbal was incorporated on 12 January 1979, making it 47+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada.
The peers of Cifal Herbal by revenue are Sensarom Foods Private Limited, Finessac Food Ingredients and Colors Private Limited, Sachee Fragrances and Chemicals Private Limited, Creative Aromatics (Specialities) Private Limited, Imfa Industries Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives).
Rohitha Prasadd Challagulla ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Rohitha Prasadd Challagulla was appointed as Director on 01 Oct 2018. Ankineedu Prasad Sunkara ceased to be Director on 28 Sep 2018. Cifal Herbal has 5 board changes on record in total.
Cifal Herbal has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 07 Nov 2019.