Durant (India) Limited
About Durant (India) Limited
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Durant (India) Limited was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, operated as a subsidiary of Hotz Industries Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the arts and entertainment activities segment of the art and creative services sector. It was incorporated on 18 February 1999.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74900DL1999PLC098461. Its GSTIN is 07AAACD7597C1ZL (Delhi).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹14 Lakh. It was led by directors including Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker and Gaurav Jain.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 August 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office was at 703 Chiranjiv Tower 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹60.19 Cr, a growth of 20% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.77 Cr (net margin 6.3%) and EBITDA of ₹5.03 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over three years and 19% over five years.
Its group structure included 2 subsidiaries.
Company details
CIN history
Durant (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U29304DL1999PLC098461. The current CIN is U74900DL1999PLC098461, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U74900DL1999PLC098461 | Current |
| U29304DL1999PLC098461 | Previous |
Contact details
Durant (India) Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address703 Chiranjiv Tower 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- IndustryArt, Arts And Entertainment Activities, Creative
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Business activity
The main business activity of Durant (India) is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers other support services to organizations.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations |
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Financials of Durant (India) Limited
FY 2023 filings availableDurant (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹60.19 Cr (up 20% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over five years, including 20% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 15% 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) | ₹3.77 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 8.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Durant (India) Limited
Durant (India) has 4 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker Also directs: Invest One India Limited, Repra Art Private Limited | Director | 26 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Gaurav Jain | Director | 18 Feb 1999 | 27 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Manju Jain | Director | 18 Feb 1999 | 27 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Aparajita Jain Also directs: TRR Properties Limited, Hotz Industries Limited, Nature Morte Exim Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 29 Feb 2008 | 18 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Durant (India) Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (other support services to organizations), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| The Ahmedabad Engineering Manufacturer's Association | ₹60.58 Cr (FY 2023) | 21599.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Kleentech Network Private Limited | ₹60.54 Cr (FY 2025) | 30.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Suchi Industries Limited | ₹60.52 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Manipal Fintech Private Limited | ₹60.43 Cr (FY 2024) | 29.0% | Udupi, Karnataka, India | |||
| S S Offshore Private Limited | ₹60.22 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Durant (India) Limitedthis company | ₹60.19 Cr (FY 2023) | ₹3.77 Cr | 6.3% | 20.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| Shivam Shipping India Private Limited | ₹60.18 Cr (FY 2025) | 111.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| P S Atree and Co Private Limited | ₹60.09 Cr (FY 2024) | 0.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Navshakti Security Force Private Limited | ₹60.07 Cr (FY 2024) | 8.0% | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Valvoline Lubricants & Solutions India Private Limited | ₹59.98 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Feedback Highways Omt Private Limited | ₹59.74 Cr (FY 2025) | -68.0% | Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Durant (India) Limited is audited by S CHATURVEDI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S CHATURVEDI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2017 | 004550N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Durant (India) Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Durant (India) has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2017. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Nature Morte Art Limited | U74994DL2012PLC245513 | |
| Nature Morte Art Limited | U74994DL2012PLC245513 |
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GST
Durant (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACD7597C1ZL | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Durant (India) Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1999: 4 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Aug 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Durant (India) has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Durant (India) was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company worked in arts and entertainment activities, within the art industry. It was incorporated on 18 February 1999 and is registered under CIN U74900DL1999PLC098461. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Durant (India) was incorporated on 18 February 1999. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Durant (India) had 4 directors:
- Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker - Director
- Gaurav Jain - Director
- Manju Jain - Director
- Aparajita Jain - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Durant (India) is U74900DL1999PLC098461. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Durant (India) is at 703 Chiranjiv Tower 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
The latest financial statements of Durant (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 August 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Durant (India) is 07AAACD7597C1ZL, registered in Delhi.
Durant (India) operated in the art industry, in the arts and entertainment activities segment.
The peers of Durant (India) by revenue are The Ahmedabad Engineering Manufacturer's Association, Kleentech Network Private Limited, Suchi Industries Limited, Manipal Fintech Private Limited, S S Offshore Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (other support services to organizations).
Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Aug 2023. Unnikrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Panicker was appointed as Director on 26 Dec 2022. Naresh Kumar Aggarwal ceased to be Director on 08 Apr 2016. Durant (India) has 9 board changes on record in total.
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