- Udyam number
- UDYAM-HR-05-0014252

About Daffodil Software Private Limited
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Daffodil Software Private Limited is a private limited company based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It operates in the application development and software solutions segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 16 September 1999 and has been in existence for over 27 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899HR1999PTC066889. Its GSTIN is 06AABCD2630B1ZG (Haryana). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.36 Cr. It was formerly known as Daffodil Software Limited. It is led by directors including Yogesh Kumar Agarwal (Managing Director) and Apoorva Kumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 9th Floor Tower B – 1 DLF Silokhera SEZ Sector – 30, Gurgaon, Haryana, India – 122001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹119.92 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹13.67 Cr (net margin 11.4%) and EBITDA of ₹18.49 Cr (EBITDA margin 15.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 192 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: OkHire and Daffodil Software. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹67.65 Cr on record. Court records list 106 cases involving the company, including 88 filed by the company and 18 filed against it; 13 cases are pending. The company has 10 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹54 Lakh; the latest was in September 2017. Its 5 peer companies in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Esi Software (India) Private Limited with revenue of ₹122.35 Cr. The company has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 42 overdue payments to 21 micro and small suppliers.
Daffodil Software Private Limited is registered as an MSME under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-HR-05-0014252). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website daffodilsw.com.
Company details
CIN history
Daffodil Software has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U74899HR1999PTC066889, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U74899HR1999PTC066889 | Current |
| U74899HR1999PLC066889 | Previous |
| U74899DL1999PLC101583 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Daffodil Software
Contact details
Daffodil Software Private Limited's registered office is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Its website is daffodilsw.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
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- Registered Address9th Floor Tower B – 1 DLF Silokhera SEZ Sector – 30, Gurgaon, Haryana, India – 122001
- IndustryInformation Technology, Application Development & Software Solutions
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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
Daffodil Software operates two associated brands: OkHire and Daffodil Software. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides employee background checks and verification services. | okhire.co | |
| A range of IT services is provided by Daffodil Software. | daffodilsw.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Daffodil Software is information and communication. In detail, this covers computer programming, consultancy and related activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J6 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities |
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Financials of Daffodil Software Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDaffodil Software Private Limited reported revenue of ₹119.92 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over five years, including 5% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 39% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹13.67 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 11.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Daffodil Software Private Limited
Daffodil Software has 3 current directors and 17 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Apoorva Kumar | Director | 20 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Yogesh Kumar Agarwal | Managing Director | 01 Oct 2006 | 20 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Krishan Kumar Agarwal | Director | 01 Oct 2001 | 25 Years 0 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Daffodil Software Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Esi Software (India) Private Limited | ₹122.35 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Draftspotting Technologies Private Limited | ₹121.39 Cr (FY 2025) | 92.0% | Gurugram, Haryana, India | |||
| Verto Infosolutions India Private Limited | ₹121.38 Cr (FY 2022) | 72601.0% | Dabra, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Daffodil Software Private Limitedthis company | ₹119.92 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹13.67 Cr | 11.4% | 5.0% | 192 | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Kanini Software Solutions India Private Limited | ₹119.42 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Clinisys (India) Private Limited | ₹116.46 Cr (FY 2025) | 54.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Daffodil Software Private Limited is audited by Sahni Bansal & Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Sahni Bansal & Associates | FY 2024 | 514470C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Daffodil Software Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 30 Dec 2021 | 100527436 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Feb 2022 | 100548493 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 15 Feb 2022 | 100538037 | Others | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 100254508 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 10 Sep 2018 | 100205302 | Others | ₹5 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Deals & funding
Daffodil Software Private Limited has 10 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹54 Lakh; the latest was in September 2017.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Asm India Investments Pvt Ltd , Gargo Investments Pvt Ltd , Roshan Lal Agarwal & Sons Huf, an individual |
| Oct 2008 | Funding round | ₹54 Lakh | Investors: Gargo Investments Pvt Ltd , Asm India Investments Pvt Ltd |
| Sep 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Tek Chand Agarwal Huf, 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
Daffodil Software Private Limited has 106 court cases on record: 88 filed by Daffodil Software, 18 filed against it. 13 cases are pending and 93 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 84 | 12 | 11 |
| High courts | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 106)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Execution petition | Filed by the company against M/S Pas Digital Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by M/S Pas Digital Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (Ex.COMM - Award by Arb. Comm.) | Filed by the company against Pas Digital Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Pas Digital Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against M/S Pas Digital Private Ltd | 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.
MSME payment delays
Daffodil Software Private Limited has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 42 overdue payments to 21 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 21)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Amrg & Associates | |||
| Khurana and Khurana Advocates and Ip Attorneys | |||
| Unthinkable Solutions LLP- V | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Aone Copier Services Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Daffodil Software has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Different Earth Spaces Real Estate Private Limited | U70109HR2018PTC076371 | |
| Daffodil Software Services Limited | U72300HR2008PLC038555 |
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Employees & EPFO
Daffodil Software Private Limited has a workforce of 192 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 27, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Daffodil Software has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 06AABCD2630B1ZG | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCD2630B2ZF | Haryana | Active | 26 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Daffodil Software Private Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2001: 3 appointments and 16 cessations. The latest: Apoorva Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
26 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Daffodil Software is an active private limited company based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The company works in application development and software solutions, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 16 September 1999 (27+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899HR1999PTC066889.
Daffodil Software has 3 current directors:
- Yogesh Kumar Agarwal - Managing Director
- Apoorva Kumar - Director
- Krishan Kumar Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Daffodil Software on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Daffodil Software is 06AABCD2630B1ZG, registered in Haryana. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AABCD2630B2ZF (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Daffodil Software is U74899HR1999PTC066889. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Daffodil Software has 106 court cases on record: 88 filed by the company and 18 filed against it. 13 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Daffodil Software was incorporated on 16 September 1999, making it 27+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Daffodil Software has 10 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹54 Lakh; the latest was in September 2017.
The peers of Daffodil Software by revenue are Esi Software (India) Private Limited, Draftspotting Technologies Private Limited, Verto Infosolutions India Private Limited, Kanini Software Solutions India Private Limited, Clinisys (India) Private Limited, all in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities).
Apoorva Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Apoorva Kumar was appointed as Director on 20 Sep 2024. Sachin Garg ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Jul 2024. Daffodil Software has 19 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Daffodil Software is registered as an MSME under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-HR-05-0014252).
Daffodil Software has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 42 overdue payments to 21 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.