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- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0065608

About Data Software Research Company Private Limited
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Data Software Research Company Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Data Software Research Co.(International)Private Ltd. It operates in the IT consulting and support services segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 17 August 1973 and has been in existence for over 53 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U72200TN1973PTC006412. Its GSTIN is 33AAACD1271H1Z5 (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹42.94 Cr. It was formerly known as A. V. Thomas Software Research Company Private Limited and Data Software Research Company Limited. It is led by directors including Shona Santhanam and Rohan Ryan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 6 Smith Road Madras – 26 Smith Road Madras – 2 6 Smith Road Madras – 2, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹75.65 Cr. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹6.25 Cr (net margin 8.3%) and EBITDA of ₹9.48 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 392 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: KlassAKT. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.37 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2 Cr on record. Court records list 18 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. The company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue); the latest was in March 2015. Its 5 peer companies in the Information Technology industry (IT Consulting and Services), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Sigma Solve Limited with revenue of ₹77.58 Cr.
Data Software Research Company Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0065608). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dsrc.com.
Company details
Name history
Data Software Research Company has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as A. V. Thomas Software Research Company Private Limited, and Data Software Research Company Limited. The current legal name is Data Software Research Company Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Data Software Research Company Private Limited | Current |
| A. V. Thomas Software Research Company Private Limited | Previous |
| Data Software Research Company Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Data Software Research Company
Contact details
Data Software Research Company Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is dsrc.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address6 Smith Road Madras – 26 Smith Road Madras – 2 6 Smith Road Madras – 2, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryInformation Technology, IT Consulting & Support 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
Data Software Research Company operates one associated brand: KlassAKT. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Offers cost-effective IT training for fresh graduates and corporate clients in software development. | klassakt.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Data Software Research Company is information and communication. In detail, this covers computer programming, consultancy and related activities and data processing, hosting and related activities; web portal. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J6 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | |
| J | Information and communication | J7 | Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portal |
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Financials of Data Software Research Company Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableData Software Research Company Private Limited reported revenue of ₹75.65 Cr for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over five years. EBITDA rose 49% 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) | ₹6.25 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Data Software Research Company Private Limited
Data Software Research Company has 4 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shona Santhanam | Director | 20 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rohan Ryan | Director | 01 Jul 2002 | 24 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Maurice Anselm Ryan | Director | 14 Nov 1986 | 39 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Sherien Romella Ryan | Director | 14 Nov 1986 | 39 Years 11 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Data Software Research Company Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Information Technology industry (IT Consulting and Services), 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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| Sigma Solve Limited | ₹77.58 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Data Software Research Company Private Limitedthis company | ₹75.65 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹6.25 Cr | 8.3% | 392 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Expedien E-Solutions Limited | ₹75.54 Cr (FY 2025) | 25.0% | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Infobeans Cloudtech Limited | ₹74.77 Cr (FY 2023) | 13.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| BSE Technologies Private Limited | ₹74.72 Cr (FY 2025) | -24.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Techwave Infotech Private Limited | ₹74.56 Cr (FY 2024) | 9.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Auditor
Data Software Research Company Private Limited is audited by Jagannathan and Sarabeswaran for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Jagannathan and Sarabeswaran | FY 2023 | 001204S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Data Software Research Company 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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| 27 Mar 2018 | 100164485 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹7 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Dec 1987 | 90296005 | State Bank of Mysore | ₹5 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Mar 1986 | 90295940 | The Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Crop. Ltd | ₹21 Lakh | Open | |
| 07 Dec 1981 | 90295784 | State Bank of Mysore | ₹4 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Aug 1981 | 90295772 | State Bank of Mysore | ₹7.12 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Data Software Research Company Private Limited has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue); the latest was in March 2015.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹2.94 Cr | Investors: Data Software Research Co.(International)Private Ltd |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Data Software Research Co.(International)Private Ltd Seller: Ryan Computers Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Data Software Research Company Private Limited has 18 court cases on record: 2 filed by Data Software Research Company, 16 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 18)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MJC SUC) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (TS) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Data Software Research Company Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Data Software Research Company has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Softlab Private Limited | U51102TN1982PTC009524 | |
| DSRC Consultants Private Limited | U65993TN1997PTC037677 |
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Employees & EPFO
Data Software Research Company Private Limited has a workforce of 392 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Data Software Research Company has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACD1271H1Z5 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Data Software Research Company Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 1986: 4 appointments. The latest: Shona Santhanam was appointed as Director on 20 Sep 2024.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Data Software Research Company is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in IT consulting and support services, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 17 August 1973 (53+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72200TN1973PTC006412.
Data Software Research Company has 4 current directors:
- Shona Santhanam - Director
- Rohan Ryan - Director
- Maurice Anselm Ryan - Director
- Sherien Romella Ryan - Director
The latest financial statements of Data Software Research Company on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Data Software Research Company is 33AAACD1271H1Z5, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Data Software Research Company is U72200TN1973PTC006412. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Data Software Research Company has 18 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Data Software Research Company was incorporated on 17 August 1973, making it 53+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Data Software Research Company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue); the latest was in March 2015.
The peers of Data Software Research Company by revenue are Sigma Solve Limited, Expedien E-Solutions Limited, Infobeans Cloudtech Limited, BSE Technologies Private Limited, Techwave Infotech Private Limited, all in the Information Technology industry (IT Consulting and Services), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities).
Shona Santhanam was appointed as Director on 20 Sep 2024. Rohan Ryan was appointed as Director on 01 Jul 2002. Maurice Anselm Ryan was appointed as Director on 14 Nov 1986. Data Software Research Company has 4 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Data Software Research Company is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0065608).