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- UDYAM-KL-01-0003162

Essence Biotech Private Limited
About Essence Biotech Private Limited
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Essence Biotech Private Limited is a private limited company based in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. It operates in the drug formulation and development segment of the pharmaceuticals sector. It was incorporated on 07 October 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U24119KL2005PTC018699. Its GSTIN is 32AABCE5101E1ZI (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9 Lakh. It is led by directors including Jibu Mathew (Managing Director) and Shibu Samuel Thomas.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Door No.1/307 Chemical Industrial Area Aroor P.O., Alappuzha, Kerala, India – 688534.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.27 Cr, a growth of 63% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹31.45 Lakh (net margin 24.7%) and EBITDA of ₹45.07 Lakh (EBITDA margin 35.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 36% over three years and 7% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹4.3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹57.05 Lakh on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed by the company.
Essence Biotech Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-01-0003162). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Essence Biotech
Contact details
Essence Biotech Private Limited's registered office is in Alappuzha, Kerala. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressDoor No.1/307 Chemical Industrial Area Aroor P.O., Alappuzha, Kerala, India – 688534
- IndustryPharma, Drug Formulation & Development
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Essence Biotech is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Essence Biotech Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableEssence Biotech Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.27 Cr (up 63% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over five years, including 63% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 445% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹1.27 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹45.07 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹31.45 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 35.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 24.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Essence Biotech Private Limited
Essence Biotech 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibu Samuel Thomas | Director | 26 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Matthew Abraham | Director | 26 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Brijesh Ramachandran Nair | Director | 07 Oct 2005 | 21 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Jibu Mathew | Managing Director | 07 Oct 2005 | 21 Years 0 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Essence Biotech Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Pharma industry (Formulations), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Sprout Laboratories Private Limited | ₹1.28 Cr (FY 2025) | -6.0% | Palanpur, Gujarat, India | |||
| Suchem Industries Private Limited | ₹1.28 Cr (FY 2024) | 17.0% | Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India | |||
| Essence Biotech Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.27 Cr (FY 2022) | ₹31.45 Lakh | 24.7% | 63.0% | Alappuzha, Kerala, India | |
| Arar Pharmaceutical Research Center Private Limited | ₹1.27 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Belgaum, Karnataka, India | |||
| Symantec Health Care Private Limited | ₹1.26 Cr (FY 2024) | -59.0% | Thane, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Omni Laboratories Private Limited | ₹1.26 Cr (FY 2025) | -11.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Dehlvi Remedies Private Limited | ₹1.26 Cr (FY 2024) | 32.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Essence Biotech Private Limited is audited by C M JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| C M JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 006408S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Essence Biotech Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 19 Mar 2024 | 100932907 | Others | ₹2.15 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | 100600714 | Others | ₹2.15 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Jul 2020 | 100354441 | Others | ₹5.05 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 26 Mar 2009 | 10152194 | Federal Bank Limited | ₹4 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 10004092 | Federal Bank Limtied | ₹30 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Essence Biotech Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by Essence Biotech. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Essence Biotech Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Essence Biotech has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AABCE5101E1ZI | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Essence Biotech Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2005: 4 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Matthew Abraham was appointed as Director on 26 Mar 2021.
8 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Essence Biotech is an active private limited company based in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The company works in drug formulation and development, within the pharma industry. It was incorporated on 07 October 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24119KL2005PTC018699.
Essence Biotech has 4 current directors:
- Jibu Mathew - Managing Director
- Shibu Samuel Thomas - Director
- Matthew Abraham - Director
- Brijesh Ramachandran Nair - Director
The latest financial statements of Essence Biotech on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Essence Biotech is 32AABCE5101E1ZI, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Essence Biotech is U24119KL2005PTC018699. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Essence Biotech has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by the company.
Essence Biotech was incorporated on 07 October 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Essence Biotech by revenue are Sprout Laboratories Private Limited, Suchem Industries Private Limited, Arar Pharmaceutical Research Center Private Limited, Symantec Health Care Private Limited, Omni Laboratories Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Pharma industry (Formulations), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products).
Matthew Abraham was appointed as Director on 26 Mar 2021. Shibu Samuel Thomas was appointed as Director on 26 Mar 2021. Brijesh Ramachandran Nair ceased to be Managing Director on 08 Jan 2018. Essence Biotech has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Essence Biotech is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-01-0003162).
The registered office of Essence Biotech is at Door No.1307 Chemical Industrial Area Aroor P.O., Alappuzha, Kerala, India – 688534.

