- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-DL-08-0009873

About Creative Research Labs Private Limited
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Creative Research Labs Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Uptodate Impex Private Ltd. It operates in the cosmetics and makeup products segment of the FMCG sector. It was incorporated on 22 September 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1994PTC061688. Its GSTIN is 07AAACC7288H1ZG (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹40 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹20 Lakh. It was formerly known as I.K.I. (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors Zueb Ali Nadvi and Aasim Ali Nadvi.
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 1898/18 Ground Floor, Govindpuri Extention, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.68 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹28.38 Lakh (net margin 5%) and EBITDA of ₹68.79 Lakh (EBITDA margin 12.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 19 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Adore Henna. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹30 Lakh on record.
Creative Research Labs Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-DL-08-0009873). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website adorehenna.in.
Company details
Name history
Creative Research Labs has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as I.K.I. (India) Private Limited, and Crea-Tive Research Labs Private Limited. The current legal name is Creative Research Labs Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Creative Research Labs Private Limited | Current |
| I.K.I. (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Crea-Tive Research Labs Private Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Creative Research Labs
Contact details
Creative Research Labs Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is adorehenna.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address1898/18 Ground Floor, Govindpuri Extention, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- IndustryFMCG, Cosmetics & Makeup Products, Personal Care & Skincare Products
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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
Creative Research Labs operates one associated brand: Adore Henna. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Natural henna and beauty products manufacturing and sales, focusing on herbal ingredients. | adorehenna.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Creative Research Labs is manufacturing. In detail, this covers manufacture of chemicals and chemical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | 20 | Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products |
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Financials of Creative Research Labs Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCreative Research Labs Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5.68 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 62% 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
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Creative Research Labs Private Limited
Creative Research Labs has 2 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Zueb Ali Nadvi Also directs: Uptodate Impex Private Ltd, C & I Marketing Private Limited | Director | 09 Oct 1998 | 28 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Aasim Ali Nadvi Also directs: Uptodate Impex Private Ltd, C & I Marketing Private Limited | Director | 01 Mar 2012 | 14 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Creative Research Labs Private Limited is audited by SHARMA AGARWAL & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SHARMA AGARWAL & CO | FY 2023 | 086262 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Creative Research Labs Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 22 Aug 2016 | 100050194 | Bank of India | ₹1.5 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Aug 2016 | 100050192 | Bank of India | ₹30 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Creative Research Labs Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Creative Research Labs Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Creative Research Labs Private Limited has a workforce of 19 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Creative Research Labs has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACC7288H1ZG | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACC7288H1ZK | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Creative Research Labs Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1998: 2 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Tsuyoshi Hatakeyama ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2023.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Creative Research Labs is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in cosmetics and makeup products, within the FMCG industry. It was incorporated on 22 September 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1994PTC061688.
Creative Research Labs has 2 current directors:
- Zueb Ali Nadvi - Director
- Aasim Ali Nadvi - Director
The latest financial statements of Creative Research Labs on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Creative Research Labs is 07AAACC7288H1ZG, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 24AAACC7288H1ZK (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Creative Research Labs is U74899DL1994PTC061688. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Creative Research Labs was incorporated on 22 September 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Tsuyoshi Hatakeyama ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2023. Aasim Ali Nadvi ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2012. Aasim Ali Nadvi was appointed as Director on 01 Mar 2012. Creative Research Labs has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Creative Research Labs is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-DL-08-0009873).
Creative Research Labs can be reached through the website adorehenna.in. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Creative Research Labs is at 189818 Ground Floor, Govindpuri Extention, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.