- #1,608 Rajiv Gandhi & family ₹1,200 Cr

About Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited
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Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited is a public limited company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It operates in the mining and mineral extraction segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 23 June 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
Its director Rajiv Gandhi and family are #1,608 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U20119GJ1995PLC064782. Its GSTIN is 24AABCH5561P1Z9 (Gujarat).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹75 Cr. It was formerly known as Harish Share & Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd. and Harish Share & Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd. It is led by directors including Naman Madhav Patel (Managing Director) and Rakesh Sukhraj Shah (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹250.72 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹33.3 Cr (net margin 13.3%) and EBITDA of ₹75.97 Cr (EBITDA margin 30.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹497.95 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹161.8 Cr on record. The company has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2013.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website credo.co.in.
Company details
Name history
Credo Advanced Chemicals has undergone 6 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited | Current |
| Harish Share & Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd. | Previous |
| Harish Share & Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd | Previous |
| Credo Venture Private Limited | Previous |
| Credo Venture Private Limited W | Previous |
| Credo Venture Limited | Previous |
| Credo Venture Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U20119GJ1995PLC064782, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U20119GJ1995PLC064782 | Current |
| U10300WB1995PLC072312 | Previous |
| U10300WB1995PTC072312 | Previous |
| U10300GJ1995PLC064782 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Credo Advanced Chemicals
Contact details
Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited's registered office is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its website is credo.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address305 Third Floor Third Eye One Opp. Honest Restaurant Near Panchvati Five Roads C, . G. Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380006
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Mining & Mineral Extraction
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Credo Advanced Chemicals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | 20 | Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products |
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Financials of Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited
FY 2026 filings availableCredo Advanced Chemicals Limited reported revenue of ₹250.72 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 10% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10%. EBITDA fell 16% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹250.72 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹75.97 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹33.3 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 30.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 13.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 8 current directors and 21 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushil Chetanbhai Tamboli Also directs: Gujarat Credo Alumina Chemicals Limited, Steelcast Limited, Credo Rare Earths (India) Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 17 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Naman Madhav Patel | Managing Director | 01 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Rajiv Dinesh Gandhi Also directs: Gujarat Credo Alumina Chemicals Limited, Hester Coatings LLP, Corella Air LLP and 5 more | Director | 17 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Meena Ramniklal Ambani Also directs: Gujarat Credo Alumina Chemicals Limited, Dynamic Real Trading LLP, Triguna Multi Trade LLP and 2 more | Director | 17 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Atishe Chordia | Director | 17 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Pramathesh Ushakant Desai Also directs: Gujarat Credo Mineral Industries Limited | Director | 25 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited is audited by Pankaj R. Shah & Associates for the financial year 2026.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Pankaj R. Shah & Associates | FY 2026 | 107361W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2026, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 09 Jan 2025 | 101029879 | Others | ₹141 Cr | Open | |
| 06 Oct 2023 | 100804746 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40.82 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Jul 2019 | 100280360 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.06 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Apr 2019 | 100258972 | Others | ₹80.45 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Feb 2019 | 100264099 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹37.8 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Deals & funding
Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2013.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2013 | Acquisition | ₹11.92 Cr | Buyer: Gujarat Apollo Industries Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Credo Advanced Chemicals 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
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 4 subsidiary companies and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Credo Alumina Chemicals Limited | U14290GJ2016PLC092013 | |
| Lucent Mines and Mineral Private Limited | U26911GJ2012PTC070230 | |
| Rocktech Mineral Development (Guj.) Private Limited | U26933GJ2015PTC084337 | |
| Gujarat Credo Rare Earths Limited | U26990GJ2022PLC131986 |
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Employees & EPFO
Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Feb 2026.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2025-26 | 1 |
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GST
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 24AABCH5561P1Z9 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Credo Advanced Chemicals Limited has 26 board changes on record since 2009: 8 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Pramathesh Ushakant Desai ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
42 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Credo Advanced Chemicals is an active public limited company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The company works in mining and mineral extraction, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 23 June 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U20119GJ1995PLC064782.
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 8 current directors:
- Naman Madhav Patel - Managing Director
- Rakesh Sukhraj Shah - Whole-Time Director
- Rushil Chetanbhai Tamboli - Director
- Rajiv Dinesh Gandhi - Director
- Meena Ramniklal Ambani - Director
- Atishe Chordia - Director
- Pramathesh Ushakant Desai - Director
- Anand Anilbhai Patel - Director
The latest financial statements of Credo Advanced Chemicals on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Credo Advanced Chemicals is 24AABCH5561P1Z9, registered in Gujarat.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Credo Advanced Chemicals is U20119GJ1995PLC064782. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Credo Advanced Chemicals was incorporated on 23 June 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Credo Advanced Chemicals has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2013.
Pramathesh Ushakant Desai ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Pramathesh Ushakant Desai was appointed as Director on 25 Jul 2024. Atishe Chordia ceased to be Additional Director on 10 Sep 2023. Credo Advanced Chemicals has 26 board changes on record in total.
Credo Advanced Chemicals can be reached through the website credo.co.in. Its registered office is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
The registered office of Credo Advanced Chemicals is at 305 Third Floor Third Eye One Opp. Honest Restaurant Near Panchvati Five Roads C, . G. Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380006.

