About Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
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Express Hotels Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It operates in the hotel and accommodation services segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 20 May 1971 and has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U55101GJ1971PTC001900. Its GSTIN is 24AAACE4316L1ZU (Gujarat). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹12 Lakh. It is led by directors including Nirav Vinod Gandhi and Ashwin Ramanlal Gandhi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Vadodara, Gujarat.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹32.3 Cr. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.65 Cr (net margin 8.2%) and EBITDA of ₹3.69 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 158 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Hotel Express Towers. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹5.47 Cr on record. Court records list 33 cases involving the company, including 15 filed by the company and 13 filed against it; 5 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website expresshotelsindia.com.
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- Registered AddressHotel Express Towers, R.C. Dutt Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, India – 390007
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Hotel & Accommodation Services
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Business Activity of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
The main business activity of Express Hotels is accommodation and food service. In detail, this covers accommodation services provided by hotel, inns, resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc..
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I1 | Accommodation services provided by Hotel, Inns, Resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc. | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd FY 2025 filings available
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹32.3 Cr for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years. EBITDA rose 12% 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 Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
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Financial Ratios of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
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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 Express Hotels are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| GHV Hotel (India) Private Limited | ₹32.5 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 10.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Mahadev Heritage Hotels Private Limited | ₹32.42 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 12.0% | •••• | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited | ₹32.4 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Ihhr Hospitality (Himachal) Private Limited | ₹32.34 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| White Copper Hospitality Private Limited | ₹32.31 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 4.0% | •••• | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Express Hotels Pvt Ltd this company | ₹32.3 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | •••• | Vadodara, Gujarat, India | |
| MVBR Restaurants Private Limited | ₹32.25 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 2.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| GV Estates and Hotels Private Limited | ₹32.22 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 26.0% | •••• | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Foodale India Private Limited | ₹32.22 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -10.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hyagreeva Hotel and Resorts Private Limited | ₹32.21 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Mahamaya Infrastructure Private Limited | ₹32.19 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -14.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Express Hotels by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels), 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 Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd is audited by CNK & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| CNK & ASSOCIATES LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
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Board of Directors and KMP of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd currently reports 4 directors and 1 key managerial person. 1 former director has served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Nirav Vinod Gandhi Also directs: Conflux Foods LLP, Express Engineering Construction Private Limited, Express Resorts and Hotels Limited and 3 more | Director | 10 Jun 1996 | 30 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ashwin Ramanlal Gandhi | Director | 20 May 1971 | 55 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Pradeep Agarwal | Cfo | 21 Oct 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Kirit Ramanlal Gandhi | Director | 20 May 1971 | 55 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Hiren Ashwin Gandhi | Director | 28 Jun 2003 | 23 Years 3 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Shareholding and ownership data
Promoter, institutional, public and beneficial ownership figures are in the company report.
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Charges & Borrowings of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 27 Nov 2018 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.25 Cr | Satisfied |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Pragati Sahakari Bank Ltd. | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
| 17 Aug 1998 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹8.42 Lakh | Satisfied |
| 09 Dec 1994 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹60 Lakh | Satisfied |
| 21 May 1988 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹8 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Legal Cases of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd has 33 court cases on record: 15 filed by Express Hotels, 13 filed against it, 5 where it is another party. 5 cases are pending and 28 are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 05 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| District courts | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 33)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLAT, New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Bella Stays Private Limited and 16 others | Pending |
| NCLAT, New Delhi | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Bella Stays Private Limited and 16 others | Pending |
| District court, Vadodara, Gujarat | Court case (RCA) | Filed by the company against Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Gujarat | Special civil application | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Vadodara, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Government of Gujarat | Disposed |
Full case history
All 33 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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MSME Payment Delays by Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2016 and 2024, listing 142 overdue payments to 25 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 (5 of 25)
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Full MSME payment history
Every supplier, amount and due date from all 12 MSME Form 1 returns is in the company report.
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Associated Brands with Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels operates one associated brand: Hotel Express Towers. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provides hotel accommodations, restaurants, banquets, and conferences in Indian cities. | expresshotelsindia.com |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 158 employees as of Nov 25, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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Group Structure of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 2.
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Recent Activity on Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels Pvt Ltd has 6 board changes on record since 1971: 5 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Pradeep Agarwal was appointed as CFO on 21 Oct 2024.
12 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
Credit ratings, court records and regulatory alerts are in the company report.
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Corporate group structure
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GST Compliance of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 24AAACE4316L1ZU | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Express Hotels Pvt Ltd
Express Hotels is an active private limited company based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The company works in hotel and accommodation services, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 20 May 1971 (55+ years old) and is registered under CIN U55101GJ1971PTC001900.
Express Hotels reported revenue of ₹32.3 Cr for FY 2025.
Express Hotels has 5 current directors and KMP:
- Nirav Vinod Gandhi - Director
- Ashwin Ramanlal Gandhi - Director
- Kirit Ramanlal Gandhi - Director
- Hiren Ashwin Gandhi - Director
- Pradeep Agarwal - Cfo
Express Hotels reported a net profit of ₹2.65 Cr (net margin 8.2%) and EBITDA of ₹3.69 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.4%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Express Hotels is 12% over three years and 9% over five years. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Express Hotels is 24AAACE4316L1ZU, registered in Gujarat. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 2 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Express Hotels is U55101GJ1971PTC001900. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Express Hotels has 33 court cases on record: 15 filed by the company and 13 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Express Hotels was incorporated on 20 May 1971, making it 55+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
The peers of Express Hotels by revenue are GHV Hotel (India) Private Limited, Mahadev Heritage Hotels Private Limited, Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited, Ihhr Hospitality (Himachal) Private Limited, White Copper Hospitality Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels).
Pradeep Agarwal was appointed as CFO on 21 Oct 2024. Vinod Ramanlal Gandhi ceased to be Director on 02 Nov 2022. Hiren Ashwin Gandhi was appointed as Director on 28 Jun 2003. Express Hotels has 6 board changes on record in total.
Express Hotels has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2016 and 2024, listing 142 overdue payments to 25 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 19 Apr 2024.