- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-24-0000718

About Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited
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Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Farida Holdings Private Limited. It operates in the footwear manufacturing segment of the consumer goods sector. It was incorporated on 09 June 1981 and has been in existence for over 45 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U18209TN1981PTC008805. Its GSTIN is 33AAACF0451B1ZJ (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹51.2 Lakh. It was formerly known as Farida Classic Shoes Limited. It is led by directors Mecca Ahmed Iqbal and Mecca Irshad Ahmed.
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 151/4 Poonamallee Road Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600089.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹281.76 Cr, a growth of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.06 Cr (net margin 0.7%) and EBITDA of ₹10.26 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 2,940 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Farida. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹88 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹69.66 Cr on record. Court records list 15 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 5 cases are pending.
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-24-0000718). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website farida.co.in.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Farida Classic Shoes
Contact details
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is farida.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address151/4 Poonamallee Road Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600089
- IndustryConsumer Goods, Footwear Manufacturing
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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
Farida Classic Shoes operates one associated brand: Farida. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Serves as a contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality clothing production. | farida.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Farida Classic Shoes is manufacturing. In detail, this covers manufacture of leather and related products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | 15 | Manufacture of leather and related products |
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Financials of Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableFarida Classic Shoes Private Limited reported revenue of ₹281.76 Cr (up 26% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 26% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 35% 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 | ₹281.76 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹10.26 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.06 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited
Farida Classic Shoes has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Ahmed Iqbal Also directs: Farida Classic Shoes Exports LLP, Zyf Tex Private Limited, Arcot Soles Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 01 Jan 2000 | 26 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Mecca Irshad Ahmed Also directs: Astara Consultants LLP, Farida Classic Shoes Exports LLP, Zyf Tex Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 19 Aug 2021 | 5 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited is audited by SRIRAJ ZAKIR & CO. for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SRIRAJ ZAKIR & CO. | FY 2025 | 024739S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 21 Sep 2023 | 100793988 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹7 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Aug 2010 | 10233245 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹81 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Jun 2014 | 10511446 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Jan 2012 | 10336966 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹9 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Jul 2006 | 10019633 | Citibank N.A. | ₹12.6 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Legal cases
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited has 15 court cases on record: 14 filed by Farida Classic Shoes, 1 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 15)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Spencer and Company Limited | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax | Pending |
| District court, Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Special civil application | Filed by the company against Union of India and 2 others | 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 Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Farida Classic Shoes has 1 subsidiary company and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Shoes Private Limited | U19201TN2004PTC053703 |
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Employees & EPFO
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited has a workforce of 2,940 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 2,940 |
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GST
Farida Classic Shoes has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACF0451B1ZJ | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Farida Classic Shoes Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2000: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Mecca Irshad Ahmed ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Nov 2021.
23 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Farida Classic Shoes is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in footwear manufacturing, within the consumer goods industry. It was incorporated on 09 June 1981 (45+ years old) and is registered under CIN U18209TN1981PTC008805.
Farida Classic Shoes has 2 current directors:
- Mecca Ahmed Iqbal - Director
- Mecca Irshad Ahmed - Director
The latest financial statements of Farida Classic Shoes on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Farida Classic Shoes is 33AAACF0451B1ZJ, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Farida Classic Shoes is U18209TN1981PTC008805. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Farida Classic Shoes has 15 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Farida Classic Shoes was incorporated on 09 June 1981, making it 45+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Mecca Irshad Ahmed ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Nov 2021. Mecca Irshad Ahmed was appointed as Director on 19 Aug 2021. Mecca Rafeeque Ahmed ceased to be Managing Director on 19 Aug 2021. Farida Classic Shoes has 4 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Farida Classic Shoes is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-24-0000718).
Farida Classic Shoes can be reached through the website farida.co.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

