About Desk Nine Private Limited
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Desk Nine Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, recognised as a startup by DPIIT. It operates in the online service marketplaces segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 22 September 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74999KA2016PTC096648. Its GSTIN is 29AAFCD8752L1Z0 (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.64 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.01 Cr. It is led by directors Krupesha Chidambara and Ashok Kadsur.
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 Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹78.49 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹82.8 Lakh (net margin 1.1%) and EBITDA of ₹5.68 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 40% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 432 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: LegalDesk and Signdesk. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹18.44 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹3.25 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company; 1 case is pending. The company has 3 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1 Cr; the latest was in August 2021. Its 10 peer companies in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Online Service Providers) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited with revenue of ₹82.65 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website legaldesk.com.
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- Registered AddressNo. 24 9th Cross, Off – Margosa Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560003
- IndustryInternet, Online Service Marketplaces
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Business Activity of Desk Nine Private Limited
The main business activity of Desk Nine is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of computer operating systems, system software, application software, games, etc..
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| J | Information and communication | J2 | Publishing of computer operating systems, system software, application software, games, etc. | Locked |
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Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Desk Nine Private Limited FY 2024 filings available
Desk Nine Private Limited reported revenue of ₹78.49 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Desk Nine Private Limited
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 18% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 21% 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 of Desk Nine Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Desk Nine Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Desk Nine are in the company report.
Financial statements from FY 2017
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Peer Comparison of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Online Service Providers). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited | ₹82.65 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 41.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Eatgood Technologies Private Limited | ₹82.01 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 26.0% | •••• | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Prepay Network Private Limited | ₹81.76 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -13.0% | •••• | Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Payinc Private Limited | ₹81.51 Cr (FY 2023) | •••• | •••• | 61.0% | •••• | Baragarh, Odisha, India |
| Adj Utility Apps Private Limited | ₹80.85 Cr (FY 2022) | •••• | •••• | 322.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Desk Nine Private Limited this company | ₹78.49 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Pickrr Technologies Private Limited | ₹78.45 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 192.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Prayosha Food Services Private Limited | ₹77.22 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 42.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Simply Vyapar Apps Private Limited | ₹77.08 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 41.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Unbxd Software Private Limited | ₹76.53 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -3.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Aura Impex Private Limited | ₹73.45 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 39.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Desk Nine by revenue in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Online Service Providers), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited is audited by GNANIKA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| GNANIKA & ASSOCIATES | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
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Board of Directors of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine has 2 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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| Krupesha Chidambara Also directs: Melento India Private Limited, Fortap Foundation | Director | 22 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ashok Kadsur Also directs: Melento India Private Limited, Fortap Foundation | Director | 22 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Desk Nine Private Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Desk Nine Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2022 | Others | ₹18.44 Cr | Open |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Others | ₹2.95 Cr | Satisfied |
| 07 Jan 2019 | Others | ₹30 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited has 3 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2021 | Funding round | ₹1 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Aug 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2021 | Acquisition | ₹99 Lakh | Buyer: an individual |
Full deal history
All 3 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Legal Cases of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 where it is another party. 1 case is pending and 1 is disposed. Status as checked on 02 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Company is another party | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Company is another party | Disposed |
Full case history
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Associated Brands with Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine operates two associated brands: LegalDesk and Signdesk. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LegalDesk is recognized as India's first DIY legal documents platform. | legaldesk.com | |
| Cloud-based digital signatures and contract management are facilitated. | signdesk.com |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited has a workforce of 432 employees as of Mar 29, 2024.
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News related to Desk Nine Private Limited
Recent Activity on Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 2016: 2 appointments. The latest: Ashok Kadsur was appointed as Director on 22 Sep 2016.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Desk Nine Private Limited
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MSME Payment Delays by Desk Nine Private Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Desk Nine Private Limited
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GST Compliance of Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAFCD8752L1Z0 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Desk Nine Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desk Nine Private Limited
Desk Nine is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in online service marketplaces, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 22 September 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999KA2016PTC096648.
Desk Nine reported revenue of ₹78.49 Cr for FY 2025 (up 18% YoY).
Desk Nine has 2 current directors:
- Krupesha Chidambara - Director
- Ashok Kadsur - Director
Desk Nine reported a net profit of ₹82.8 Lakh (net margin 1.1%) and EBITDA of ₹5.68 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.2%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Desk Nine is -40% over three years and 10% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue rose 18%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Desk Nine is 29AAFCD8752L1Z0, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Desk Nine is U74999KA2016PTC096648. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Desk Nine has 2 court cases on record. 1 is pending.
Desk Nine was incorporated on 22 September 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Desk Nine has 3 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
The peers of Desk Nine by revenue are Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited, Eatgood Technologies Private Limited, Prepay Network Private Limited, Payinc Private Limited, Adj Utility Apps Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Online Service Providers).