About Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited
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Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Efx Luxembourg (No. 3) S.Ar.L. It operates in the credit rating agencies segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 16 November 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72300MH2007PTC217729. Its GSTIN is 27AACCE0474F1ZW (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹135 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹135 Cr. It was formerly known as Scout Data Management Services Private Limited and Scout Software Systems Private Limited. It is led by directors including Aditya Bikram Chatterjee (Managing Director) and Sethuraman Ganesh.
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 Unit No931 3rd Flr Building No9 Solitairecorporate Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹145.14 Cr, a decline of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹6.71 Lakh (net margin 0%) and EBITDA of ₹6.6 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years and 17% over five years.
The company has about 263 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Equifax and NettPositive. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1 Cr on record. Court records list 70 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 68 filed against it; 29 cases are pending. The company has 10 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹134.99 Cr; the latest was in October 2020.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website equifax.co.in.
Company details
Name history
Equifax Credit Information Services has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Scout Data Management Services Private Limited, and Scout Software Systems Private Limited. The current legal name is Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited | Current |
| Scout Data Management Services Private Limited | Previous |
| Scout Software Systems Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Equifax Credit Information Services has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72300DL2007PTC170535. The current CIN is U72300MH2007PTC217729, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U72300MH2007PTC217729 | Current |
| U72300DL2007PTC170535 | Previous |
Contact details
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is equifax.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered AddressUnit No931 3rd Flr Building No9 Solitairecorporate Park Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road Andheri, (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400093
- IndustryFinancial Services, Credit Rating Agencies
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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
Equifax Credit Information Services operates two associated brands: Equifax and NettPositive. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Credit score data is provided online for businesses and individuals. | equifax.com | |
| Data analytics and BI services are provided to multiple industries. | nettpositive.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Equifax Credit Information Services is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableEquifax Credit Information Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹145.14 Cr (down 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 18% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17%. EBITDA fell 81% 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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| EBITDA | ₹6.6 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹6.71 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0% | ||||
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Board of directors of Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited
Equifax Credit Information Services has 4 current directors and 41 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sethuraman Ganesh Also directs: Ikf Finance Limited | Director | 01 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Geoffrey Mark Orick | Director | 10 Feb 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Amit Prabhudayal Agarwal | Director | 15 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Aditya Bikram Chatterjee | Managing Director | 01 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited is audited by Singhi & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Singhi & Co. | FY 2023 | 302049E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Equifax Credit Information Services 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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| 30 Aug 2024 | 100986037 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹1 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited has 10 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹134.99 Cr; the latest was in October 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Bank Of Baroda, Sundaram Finance Limited , State Bank Of India |
| Jan 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: The Bank of Baroda Limited , Sundaram Finance Limited , Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited , an individual |
| Oct 2018 | Acquisition | ₹54.31 Cr | Buyer: Equifax Inc Seller: Religare Finvest Limited |
| Sep 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: EFX Holdings Limited Seller: Religare Finvest Limited |
| Oct 2013 | Funding round | ₹60 Cr | Investors: EFX Holdings Limited, State Bank Of India, Religare Finvest Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited has 70 court cases on record: 2 filed by Equifax Credit Information Services, 68 filed against it. 29 cases are pending and 41 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 64 | 62 | 27 |
| District courts | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 70)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (APP) | Filed against the company by Priyanka Communications India Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Shri Hari Extrusion Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Priyanka Communications India Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Rolta Private Limited and 8 others | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Priyanka Communications India Pvt. Ltd. and 2 others | Pending |
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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 Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited has a workforce of 263 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 263 |
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GST
Equifax Credit Information Services has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCE0474F1ZW | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited has 84 board changes on record since 2007: 44 appointments and 40 cessations. The latest: Divya Mirchandani ceased to be Director on 15 May 2025.
76 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Equifax Credit Information Services is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in credit rating agencies, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 16 November 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72300MH2007PTC217729.
Equifax Credit Information Services has 4 current directors:
- Aditya Bikram Chatterjee - Managing Director
- Sethuraman Ganesh - Director
- Geoffrey Mark Orick - Director
- Amit Prabhudayal Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Equifax Credit Information Services 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 Equifax Credit Information Services is 27AACCE0474F1ZW, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Equifax Credit Information Services is U72300MH2007PTC217729. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Equifax Credit Information Services has 70 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 68 filed against it. 29 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Equifax Credit Information Services was incorporated on 16 November 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Equifax Credit Information Services has 10 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹134.99 Cr; the latest was in October 2020.
Divya Mirchandani ceased to be Director on 15 May 2025. Reshmaa Ramesh Mahilani ceased to be CFO on 28 Feb 2025. Geoffrey Mark Orick was appointed as Director on 10 Feb 2025. Equifax Credit Information Services has 84 board changes on record in total.
Equifax Credit Information Services can be reached through the website equifax.co.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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