About Expo Freight Private Limited
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Expo Freight Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Efl Global Hq Private Limited, Srilanka. It operates in the integrated logistics and supply chain solutions segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 04 October 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U60231TN1996PTC036702. Its GSTIN is 33AAACE2126J1Z3 (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 10 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹7.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹81.77 Lakh. It is led by directors including Senthilnathan Shanmugam (Managing Director) and Abbasali Moiz Sethwala (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 21 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at No 16 Haddows Road 1st Street Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600006.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹877.69 Cr, a decline of 41% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹35.5 Cr (net margin 4%) and EBITDA of ₹53.76 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.1%).
The company has about 586 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹36.23 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹35.5 Cr on record. Court records list 123 cases involving the company, including 98 filed by the company and 25 filed against it; 21 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 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 efl.global.
Company details
Contact details
Expo Freight Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is efl.global. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo 16 Haddows Road 1st Street Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600006
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Integrated & Diversified Logistics Services
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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 Expo Freight is transport and storage. In detail, this covers water transport and air transport. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| H | Transport and storage | H3 | Water transport | |
| H | Transport and storage | H4 | Air transport |
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Financials of Expo Freight Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableExpo Freight Private Limited reported revenue of ₹877.69 Cr (down 41% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 41% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 58% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹53.76 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹35.5 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Expo Freight Private Limited
Expo Freight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senthilnathan Shanmugam | Managing Director | 04 Oct 1996 | 30 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Abbasali Moiz Sethwala | Whole-Time Director | 21 Sep 2019 | 7 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ashvant Shanmugam | Whole-Time Director | 26 Sep 2019 | 7 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ramachandran Rooso Also directs: T T Aviation Handling Services Private Limited, Efl Express Private Limited, Efl Global Projects Private Limited and 3 more | Whole-Time Director | 24 Mar 2022 | 4 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Expo Freight Private Limited is audited by ANIL NAIR & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ANIL NAIR & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 000175S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Expo Freight 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.
| 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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| 25 Jul 2024 | 100959712 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.07 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 100404862 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹15.57 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Nov 2020 | 100399486 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Aug 2013 | 10449220 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Nov 2012 | 10386428 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
Expo Freight Private Limited has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2020.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Efl Global Logistics Pte Limited Seller: Lotus Holdings & Investments Pte Limited, Shinc Consultants Private Limited |
| Mar 2007 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Expo Freight India Holdings Private Limited Seller: Pearl Clearing & Fwdg Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Expo Freight Private Limited has 123 court cases on record: 98 filed by Expo Freight, 25 filed against it. 21 cases are pending and 102 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 83 | 13 | 10 |
| High courts | 36 | 11 | 11 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 123)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by MMTC Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed by the company against Committed Cargo Care Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed by the company against M/S Knitcraft Apparels International Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against M/S Supermax Personal Care Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (OSA) | Filed against the company by M/S.Supreme Overseas Exports India Pvt Ltd | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Expo Freight Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 06 Jul 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 06 Jul 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Expo Freight Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Expo Freight has 4 subsidiary companies and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| T T Aviation Handling Services Private Limited | U63033TN2010PTC077089 | |
| Efl Express Private Limited | U64100TN2002PTC048378 | |
| Efl Global Projects Private Limited | U72900TN2019PTC130605 | |
| Avs Cargo Management Services Private Limited | U74900TN2012PTC087285 |
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Employees & EPFO
Expo Freight Private Limited has a workforce of 586 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 10, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Expo Freight has 10 GST registrations: 10 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACE2126J1Z3 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAACE2126J1ZX | Telangana | Active | 29 Jun 2017 |
| 03AAACE2126J1Z6 | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACE2126J1ZY | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Expo Freight Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 1996: 6 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Hanif Yusoof ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2025.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Expo Freight is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in integrated and diversified logistics services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 04 October 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U60231TN1996PTC036702.
Expo Freight has 4 current directors:
- Senthilnathan Shanmugam - Managing Director
- Abbasali Moiz Sethwala - Whole-Time Director
- Ashvant Shanmugam - Whole-Time Director
- Ramachandran Rooso - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Expo Freight on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 21 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Expo Freight is 33AAACE2126J1Z3, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 10 are active. Other active GSTINs include 36AAACE2126J1ZX (Telangana), 03AAACE2126J1Z6 (Punjab), 07AAACE2126J1ZY (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Expo Freight is U60231TN1996PTC036702. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Expo Freight has 123 court cases on record: 98 filed by the company and 25 filed against it. 21 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Expo Freight was incorporated on 04 October 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Expo Freight has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2020.
Hanif Yusoof ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2025. Ramachandran Rooso was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 24 Mar 2022. Ashvant Shanmugam was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 26 Sep 2019. Expo Freight has 8 board changes on record in total.
Expo Freight can be reached through the website efl.global. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.