India's Most Valuable Companies 2023 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#341- Valuation
- ₹11,200 Cr
2022 #222 2021 #407
Revenue · FY 2026
₹1,052.31 Cr
▲ 41% YoY
Net loss · FY 2026
₹279.43 Cr
Net margin -26.6%
EBITDA · FY 2026
-₹186.5 Cr
EBITDA margin -17.7%
Authorised capital
₹123.03 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹110.58 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Satisfied charges
₹147 Cr
No open charges
Company age
11 yrs
Est. 2015
Employees · EPFO
1,946
Provident fund records
About Delightful Gourmet Private Limited
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Delightful Gourmet Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the meat and fish processing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 13 May 2015 and has been in existence for over 11 years.
Its director Abhay Kumar Hanjura is #1,482 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74900KA2015PTC080321. Its GSTIN is 29AAFCD3317F1ZU (Karnataka). The company holds 16 GST registrations, of which 15 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹123.03 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹110.58 Cr. It is led by directors including Vivek Gupta and Abhay Kumar Hanjura.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 August 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,052.31 Cr, a growth of 41% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹279.43 Cr (net margin -26.6%) and EBITDA of -₹186.5 Cr (EBITDA margin -17.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years.
The company has about 1,946 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Licious. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹147 Cr on record. Court records list 23 cases involving the company, including 13 filed by the company and 10 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 35 deals on record (22 secondary share transfers, 13 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹2,677.43 Cr; the latest was in September 2023. Its 4 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Meat and Fish Processing, Online Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 4 larger; the largest is Amroon Foods Private Limited with revenue of ₹1,210.98 Cr. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 191 overdue payments to 60 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website licious.in.
Company details
CIN U74900KA2015PTC080321
Registration Number 080321
Incorporation Date 13 May 2015
ROC Bangalore
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 20 August 2026
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2026
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Recognitions & Rankings of Delightful Gourmet
India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #1,482 Abhay Kumar Hanjura ₹1,400 Cr
Contact details
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is licious.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
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- Registered AddressMaruti Infotech Center No. 11/1 12/1 Tower A Ground Floor, Amarjyothi Layout Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560071
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Meat & Fish Processing & Distribution
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Brands
Delightful Gourmet operates one associated brand: Licious. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Meat and seafood products are delivered via an online platform. | licious.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Delightful Gourmet is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Delightful Gourmet Private Limited
FY 2026 filings availableDelightful Gourmet Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1,052.31 Cr (up 41% YoY) for FY 2026.
Revenue · FY 2026
₹1,052.31 Cr ▲ 41%
Net loss · FY 2026
₹279.43 Cr margin -26.6%
EBITDA · FY 2026
-₹186.5 Cr margin -17.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 41%
3 years · compounded
▲ 14%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years, including 41% growth 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 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹1,052.31 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹186.5 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹279.43 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -17.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -26.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Delightful Gourmet Private Limited
Delightful Gourmet has 8 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Gupta Also directs: Freshcartons Retail and Distribution Private Limited, Viabl Smart Ventures LLP, Growelicious Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 13 May 2015 | 11 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Abhay Kumar Hanjura | Director | 13 May 2015 | 11 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Nikhil Khattau Nirvan | Nominee Director | 12 Oct 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Vishesh Shrivastav Also directs: Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited, Temasek Holdings Advisors India Private Limited, Algonomy Software Private Limited and 2 more | Nominee Director | 16 Aug 2021 | 5 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Kanwaljit Singh Also directs: Fireside Investment Advisory LLP, Fireside Ventures Management LLP, Fireside Ventures Advisory LLP and 5 more | Director | 28 Jul 2016 | 10 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Benedict Jerome Mathias | Nominee Director | 10 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
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Peer comparison
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Meat and Fish Processing, Online Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amroon Foods Private Limited | ₹1,210.98 Cr (FY 2018) | 37.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Al Ammar Frozen Foods Exports Private Limited | ₹1,145.72 Cr (FY 2025) | 18.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Rustam Foods Private Limited | ₹1,117.93 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Mash Agrofoods Limited | ₹1,088.28 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Jajmau, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Delightful Gourmet Private Limitedthis company | ₹1,052.31 Cr (FY 2026) | -₹279.43 Cr | -26.6% | 41.0% | 1,946 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited is audited by B S R & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| B S R & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 116231W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Delightful Gourmet Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2017 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹147 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2023 | 100765134 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 100402779 | Others | ₹60 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Feb 2018 | 100162921 | Others | ₹12 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has 35 deals on record (22 secondary share transfers, 13 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹2,677.43 Cr; the latest was in September 2023.
Total deals
35
Secondary share transfers
22
Funding rounds
13
Disclosed funding
₹2,677.43 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 35)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3One4 Capital Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3One4 Capital Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3One4 Capital, an individual Seller: Nichirei Corporation |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kotak Private Equity, Amansa Capital, Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India Seller: Nichirei Corporation |
| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3One4 Capital, Mayfield India Seller: Karam Chand Thapar & Bros (Coal Sales ) Ltd , 3 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
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has 23 court cases on record: 13 filed by Delightful Gourmet, 10 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 14 are disposed.
Total cases
23
Filed by the company
13
Filed against the company
10
Pending
9
Disposed
14
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 19 | 9 | 5 |
| High courts | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 23)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Capon Chicken Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, West, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Super Marche 37 Traders LLP | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Baramati Agro Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Capon Chicken Pvt Ltd., | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Capon Chicken Pvt 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
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 191 overdue payments to 60 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 60)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| Vivish Technologies Private Limited | |||
| Mediatalk Communications Private Limited | |||
| Jobsforher Restart Portal Private Limited | |||
| Ittisa Digital Media Services Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Delightful Gourmet has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2022. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Subsidiary companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Pawfectly Made Private Limited | U15400KA2021PTC149933 |
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Employees & EPFO
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has a workforce of 1,946 employees on its EPFO records as of Jul 25, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
1,946
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-20.7%
GST
Delightful Gourmet has 16 GST registrations: 15 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
16
Active
15
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAFCD3317F1ZU | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAFCD3317F2ZT | Karnataka | Active | 17 Dec 2020 |
| 36AAFCD3317F1ZZ | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAFCD3317F1Z2 | Haryana | Active | 30 Sep 2017 |
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Recent activity
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2015: 9 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Mohnish Jayesh Dave was appointed as Nominee Director on 20 Nov 2025.
AGM
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 20 Aug 2026 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2026 with Roc Bangalore.
Appointed
Mohnish Jayesh Dave was appointed as Nominee Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 08 Jun 2023 via Charge ID 100765134 with Others was fully satisfied on 12 Nov 2024.
Ceased
Andrey Terebenin ceased to be Nominee Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Dec 2020 via Charge ID 100402779 with Others was fully satisfied on 05 Dec 2023.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 75.00 Cr with Charge ID 100765134 was registered on 08 Jun 2023.
Ceased
James Tze Wei Lee ceased to be Nominee Director.
Ceased
Dhruv Kapoor ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Ved Prakash Kalanoria was appointed as Nominee Director.
Appointed
Vishesh Shrivastav was appointed as Nominee Director.
Ceased
Yohei Maruyama ceased to be Nominee Director.
11 earlier events are in the company report.
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Delightful Gourmet is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in meat and fish processing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 13 May 2015 (11+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74900KA2015PTC080321.
Delightful Gourmet has 8 current directors:
- Vivek Gupta - Director
- Abhay Kumar Hanjura - Director
- Nikhil Khattau Nirvan - Nominee Director
- Vishesh Shrivastav - Nominee Director
- Kanwaljit Singh - Director
- Benedict Jerome Mathias - Nominee Director
- Sridhar Sankararaman - Nominee Director
- Mohnish Jayesh Dave - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Delightful Gourmet on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 August 2026. Year-wise statements from FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Delightful Gourmet is 29AAFCD3317F1ZU, registered in Karnataka. The company has 16 GST registrations in all, of which 15 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAFCD3317F2ZT (Karnataka), 36AAFCD3317F1ZZ (Telangana), 06AAFCD3317F1Z2 (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Delightful Gourmet is U74900KA2015PTC080321. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Delightful Gourmet has 23 court cases on record: 13 filed by the company and 10 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Delightful Gourmet was incorporated on 13 May 2015, making it 11+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Delightful Gourmet has 35 deals on record (22 secondary share transfers, 13 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹2,677.43 Cr; the latest was in September 2023.
The peers of Delightful Gourmet by revenue are Amroon Foods Private Limited, Al Ammar Frozen Foods Exports Private Limited, Rustam Foods Private Limited, Mash Agrofoods Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Meat and Fish Processing, Online Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Mohnish Jayesh Dave was appointed as Nominee Director on 20 Nov 2025. Andrey Terebenin ceased to be Nominee Director on 09 Jan 2024. James Tze Wei Lee ceased to be Nominee Director on 15 Jul 2022. Delightful Gourmet has 14 board changes on record in total.
Delightful Gourmet has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 191 overdue payments to 60 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 28 Aug 2023.
Delightful Gourmet can be reached through the website licious.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.