About Cox & Kings Limited
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Cox & Kings Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the travel and tour services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 07 June 1939.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L63040MH1939PLC011352. Its GSTIN is 10AAACC1921B2ZS (Bihar). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 1 is active. It is recorded as listed by MCA, but its shares were delisted from NSE on 23 Feb 2023 · winding up and from BSE on 04 May 2023 · compulsory delisting, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹110 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹88.28 Cr. It was formerly known as Cox and Kings (India) Limited and Cox and Kings (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Urrshila Kerkar (Whole-Time Director) and Pesi Shavak Patel.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at 1st Floor Turner Morrisonbuilding 16 Bank Street India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,741.93 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹443.88 Cr (net margin 16.2%) and EBITDA of ₹1,055.05 Cr (EBITDA margin 38.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 35% over three years.
The company has about 14 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Cox and Kings and Cox & Kings. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3,889.83 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4,835.65 Cr on record. Court records list 261 cases involving the company, including 111 filed by the company and 150 filed against it; 66 cases are pending. The company has 35 deals on record (25 market trades, 6 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹528.61 Cr; the latest was in July 2021. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record, listing 32 overdue payments to 18 micro and small suppliers.
The last known website on record is coxandkings.com.
Company details
Name history
Cox & Kings has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Cox And Kings (India) Limited, and Cox And Kings (India) Private Limited. The current legal name is Cox & Kings Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Cox & Kings Limited | Current |
| Cox And Kings (India) Limited | Previous |
| Cox And Kings (India) Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Cox & Kings has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L63040MH1939PLC011352, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L63040MH1939PLC011352 | Current |
| U99999MH1950PLC011352 | Previous |
| L99999MH1939PLC011352 | Previous |
| U99999MH1939PLC011352 | Previous |
Contact details
Cox & Kings Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is coxandkings.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
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- Registered Address1st Floor Turner Morrisonbuilding 16 Bank Street India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Travel & Tour Services
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Cox & Kings operates two associated brands: Cox and Kings and Cox & Kings. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of tour, holiday and destination services | coxandkings.co.uk | |
| Holiday packages and travel services are provided by Cox & Kings. | coxandkings.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Cox & Kings is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers travel agency and tour operators.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N3 | Travel agency and tour operators |
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Financials of Cox & Kings Limited
FY 2018 filings availableCox & Kings Limited reported revenue of ₹2,741.93 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 10% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 35%. EBITDA rose 47% 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
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2016-17 | FY 2015-16 | FY 2014-15 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹2,741.93 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹1,055.05 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹443.88 Cr | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 38.5% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 16.2% | |||
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Board of directors of Cox & Kings Limited
Cox & Kings has 5 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urrshila Kerkar | Whole-Time Director | 01 Sep 2007 | 19 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Pesi Shavak Patel | Director | 05 Feb 1998 | 28 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Mahalinga Narayanan Also directs: Tulip Star Hotels Limited, Royale Indian Rail Tours Limited | Director | 16 Jun 2007 | 19 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Anthony Bruton Meyrick Good Also directs: Tulip Star Hotels Limited | Director | 28 Oct 1987 | 39 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar | Director | 30 Nov 1993 | 32 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Cox & Kings Limited is audited by D T S & Associates for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| D T S & Associates | FY 2018 | 142412W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cox & Kings Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||
| Public | |||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2019 | 100279578 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹759.35 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Jun 2019 | 100273780 | Others | ₹150 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Jun 2019 | 100266725 | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Apr 2019 | 100273712 | Others | ₹450 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Mar 2019 | 100253244 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 57 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cox & Kings Limited has 35 deals on record (25 market trades, 6 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹528.61 Cr; the latest was in July 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 35)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Market trade | ₹42.3 Lakh | Buyer: Tejas Tradefin LLP Seller: Tejas Tradefin LLP |
| Dec 2019 | Market trade | ₹32.6 Lakh | Buyer: Adroit Financial Services Private Limited Seller: Adroit Financial Services Private Limited |
| Nov 2019 | Market trade | ₹18 Lakh | Seller: Ifci Limited |
| Nov 2019 | Market trade | ₹43.2 Lakh | Buyer: Alpha Leon Enterprises LLP Seller: Alpha Leon Enterprises LLP |
| Nov 2019 | Market trade | ₹1.44 Cr | Buyer: Multiplier Share and Stock Advisors Private Limited , Tanish Tradefin LLP , Alpha Leon Enterprises LLP Seller: Alpha Leon Enterprises LLP , Tanish Tradefin LLP , 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cox & Kings Limited has 261 court cases on record: 111 filed by Cox & Kings, 150 filed against it. 66 cases are pending and 195 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 147 | 97 | 48 |
| High courts | 84 | 34 | 13 |
| Supreme Court | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| NCLAT | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 261)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case (1006-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Others) | Filed against the company by Nimitaya Infotech Private Limited 2A, Avenue Cassia, Westend Greens, Rajokari, ,New Delhi , Delhi and 1 other | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1807-Ordinary Civil Matters : Others) | Filed against the company by M/S Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Limited Through Its Authorised Representative Mridul Ranjan Regd. Address at Iffco Sadan, C-1, Distt. Centrre, Saket, New Delhi , , Delhi | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Nimitaya Infotech Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Sap India Pvt. Ltd. and 1 other | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARBP) | Filed against the company by Sap India Private Limited | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Cox & Kings Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 16 Jul 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 16 Jul 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Cox & Kings Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record, listing 32 overdue payments to 18 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 18)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altudo Consultancy Services Private Limited | |||
| First Advantage Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Cox & Kings has 3 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2018. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Quoprro Global Services Private Limited | U52100MH2008PTC182280 | |
| Cox and Kings Global Services Private Limited | U63040MH2011PTC215069 | |
| Cox & Kings Financial Service Limited | U74999MH2016PLC289073 |
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Employees & EPFO
Cox & Kings Limited has a workforce of 14 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 4 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Cox & Kings has 10 GST registrations: 1 active and 9 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10AAACC1921B2ZS | Bihar | Active | 28 Dec 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cox & Kings Limited has 15 board changes on record since 1987: 10 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Rashmi Jain ceased to be Company Secretary on 18 Oct 2019.
117 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Cox & Kings is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Cox & Kings is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in travel and tour services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 07 June 1939 and is registered under CIN L63040MH1939PLC011352. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Cox & Kings has 5 current directors:
- Urrshila Kerkar - Whole-Time Director
- Pesi Shavak Patel - Director
- Mahalinga Narayanan - Director
- Anthony Bruton Meyrick Good - Director
- Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar - Director
The latest financial statements of Cox & Kings on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cox & Kings is L63040MH1939PLC011352. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cox & Kings is recorded as a listed company by MCA, but its shares were delisted from NSE on 23 Feb 2023 · winding up and from BSE on 04 May 2023 · compulsory delisting, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
Cox & Kings has open charges of ₹3,889.83 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4,835.65 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Cox & Kings has 261 court cases on record: 111 filed by the company and 150 filed against it. 66 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Cox & Kings was incorporated on 07 June 1939. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Cox & Kings has 35 deals on record (25 market trades, 6 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹528.61 Cr; the latest was in July 2021.
Rashmi Jain ceased to be Company Secretary on 18 Oct 2019. Anil Khandelwal ceased to be CFO on 14 Oct 2019. Subhash Chandra Bhargava ceased to be Director on 23 Jul 2019. Cox & Kings has 15 board changes on record in total.
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