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About Eastea Chai Private Limited
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Eastea Chai Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kothamangalam, Kerala, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 24 March 2010 and has been in existence for over 16 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U15491KL2010PTC025741. Its GSTIN is 32AACCE3723D1ZB (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.45 Cr. It is led by directors including Navas Manalumparayil Meeran and Shan Mohammed.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Kothamangalam, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹63.32 Cr, a growth of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.9 Cr (net margin -9.3%) and EBITDA of -₹4.13 Cr (EBITDA margin -6.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 242 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Eastea. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹22.36 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹52.59 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company. The company has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2022. Its 10 peer companies in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Kanco Tea & Industries Limited with revenue of ₹68.23 Cr. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers.
Eastea Chai Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0004572). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website eastea.in.
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- Registered Address15/66 67, Nellimattom P.O Kavalangad, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India – 686693
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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Business Activity of Eastea Chai Private Limited
The main business activity of Eastea Chai is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | Locked |
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Financials of Eastea Chai Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
Eastea Chai Private Limited reported revenue of ₹63.32 Cr (up 8% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Revenue rose 8% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 25% 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 Eastea Chai Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Eastea Chai Private Limited
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -6.5% | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Net Profit Margin | -9.3% | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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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 Eastea Chai are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai has 4 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navas Manalumparayil Meeran | Director | 24 Mar 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Shan Mohammed | Director | 14 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Sameer Kunhu Mohamed | Nominee Director | 16 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Feroz Meeran Also directs: Menma Cosmetics LLP, Eastern Mattresses Private Limited, Locus Constructions Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 24 Mar 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanco Tea & Industries Limited Listed | ₹68.23 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -13.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Digamber Industries Private Limited | ₹67.43 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -8.0% | •••• | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Bhumya Tea Company Private Limited | ₹67.01 Cr (FY 2019) | •••• | •••• | -9.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Amarawati Tea Co Ltd | ₹64.63 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Bengal Tea & Fabrics Limited Listed | ₹64.4 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Eastea Chai Private Limited this company | ₹63.32 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Kothamangalam, Kerala, India |
| Buds Tea Industries Limited | ₹63.06 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 13.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Seleng Tea Estate Private Limited | ₹62.73 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 24.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Madhupur Tea Estate Pvt Ltd | ₹61.18 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Jorhat, Assam, India |
| Tewari Warehousing Company Private Limited | ₹60.81 Cr (FY 2021) | •••• | •••• | -2.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Truevalue Marketing Services Private Limited | ₹60.34 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Eastea Chai by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), 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 Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited is audited by K. RANGAMANI AND ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. RANGAMANI AND ASSOCIATES LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Ownership and Shareholding of Eastea Chai Private Limited
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Charges & Borrowings of Eastea Chai Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹2.66 Lakh | Open |
| 03 Jan 2026 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹20.76 Lakh | Open |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹1.41 Cr | Open |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Others | ₹6.5 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 23 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2022.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: MVK Holdings Pte Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Oct 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: MVK Holdings Pte Limited Seller: an individual |
| Oct 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
| Oct 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
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Legal Cases of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 where it is another party. All case is disposed. Status as checked on 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Company is another party | Disposed |
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MSME Payment Delays by Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 2 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Duropack Industries | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Nowapps Technologies Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited has a workforce of 242 employees as of Apr 05, 2024.
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Recent Activity on Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2010: 4 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Shan Mohammed ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
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Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Eastea Chai Private Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Eastea Chai Private Limited
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GST Compliance of Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AACCE3723D1ZB | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AACCE3723D1Z9 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 22 Jun 2020 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Eastea Chai Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastea Chai Private Limited
Eastea Chai is an active private limited company based in Kothamangalam, Kerala, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 24 March 2010 (16+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15491KL2010PTC025741.
Eastea Chai reported revenue of ₹63.32 Cr for FY 2025 (up 8% YoY).
Eastea Chai has 4 current directors:
- Navas Manalumparayil Meeran - Director
- Shan Mohammed - Director
- Sameer Kunhu Mohamed - Nominee Director
- Feroz Meeran - Director
Eastea Chai reported a net loss of ₹5.9 Cr (net margin -9.3%) and EBITDA of -₹4.13 Cr (EBITDA margin -6.5%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Eastea Chai is 1% over three years and -2% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue rose 8%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Eastea Chai is 32AACCE3723D1ZB, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AACCE3723D1Z9 (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Eastea Chai is U15491KL2010PTC025741. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Eastea Chai has 1 court case on record.
Eastea Chai was incorporated on 24 March 2010, making it 16+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Eastea Chai has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2022.
The peers of Eastea Chai by revenue are Kanco Tea & Industries Limited, Digamber Industries Private Limited, Bhumya Tea Company Private Limited, Amarawati Tea Co Ltd, Bengal Tea & Fabrics Limited and 5 more, all in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee).
Shan Mohammed ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Shan Mohammed was appointed as Director on 14 Feb 2024. Sameer Kunhu Mohamed was appointed as Nominee Director on 16 Dec 2022. Eastea Chai has 6 board changes on record in total.