About Franklin Industries Limited
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Franklin Industries Limited is a public limited company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 08 February 1983 and has been in existence for over 43 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN L74110GJ1983PLC092054. Its GSTIN is 24AACCM1898B1ZO (Gujarat). It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 540190.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.62 Cr. It is led by directors including Maheshkumar Jethabhai Patel (Managing Director) and Peeyush Sethia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹25.25 Cr, a decline of 85.6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹18.66 Cr (net margin -73.9%) and EBITDA of -₹18.52 Cr (EBITDA margin -73.3%). The net worth stands at ₹94.05 Cr (up 45.8% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹94.98 Cr (up 44.7% YoY).
The company is associated with 1 brand: Murad Properties & Projects. The company has 198 deals on record (198 market trades); the latest was in April 2026. Its 4 peer companies in the Agriculture industry (Agri Services), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Soni Soya Products Limited with revenue of ₹179.83 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website franklinindustries.in.
Company details
CIN history
Franklin Industries has 4 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L74110GJ1983PLC092054, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L74110GJ1983PLC092054 | Current |
| L99999WB1983PLC035816 | Previous |
| U99999WB1983PLC035816 | Previous |
| L45209WB1983PLC035816 | Previous |
| L45209GJ1983PLC092054 | Previous |
Contact details
Franklin Industries Limited's registered office is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its website is franklinindustries.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressA – 207 Infinity Tower, Corporate Road Prahalad Nagar Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380015
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro Retail & Distribution
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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
Franklin Industries operates one associated brand: Murad Properties & Projects. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of financial services | muradpropertiesltd.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Franklin Industries is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Franklin Industries Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableFranklin Industries Limited reported revenue of ₹25.25 Cr (down 85.6% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 25.25 | 175 | 50.58 | 20.52 | 17.01 | 15.02 | 13.14 |
| Revenue growth | -85.6% | +246.5% | +146.5% | +20.6% | +13.3% | +14.3% | - |
| EBITDA | (18.52) | 11.16 | 10.95 | 0.31 | (0.03) | (0.07) | 0.00 |
| EBITDA margin | -73.4% | +6.4% | +21.7% | +1.5% | -0.2% | -0.5% | 0.0% |
| Profit before tax | (18.58) | 11.17 | 11.30 | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Net profit | (18.66) | 11.15 | 10.45 | 2.10 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Net profit margin | -73.9% | +6.4% | +20.7% | +10.2% | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.2% |
| EPS (₹) | (0.24) | 0.39 | 2.89 | 0.59 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 94.98 | 65.63 | 15.63 | 4.14 | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.83 |
| Net worth | 94.05 | 64.51 | 14.53 | 4.10 | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.83 |
| Total debt | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.01 |
| Net working capital | 94.40 | 64.94 | 15.31 | 3.79 | 1.48 | 1.37 | 2.56 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | (48.21) | (38.76) | (1.41) | (1.62) | (0.70) | 1.44 | (1.18) |
| Cash from investing | 48.20 | 38.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash from financing | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.42 | 1.61 | 0.53 | (1.26) | 1.04 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.11 | 6.37 | 0.52 | 6.60 | 11.77 | 91.37 | 30.14 | 27.11 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -48.1% | -93.0% | -98.3% | -75.7% | -55.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total expenses | 6.01 | 17.39 | 10.99 | 6.64 | 8.85 | 94.87 | 25.68 | 22.87 |
| EBITDA | 0.10 | (11.02) | (10.47) | (0.04) | 2.92 | (3.50) | 4.46 | 4.24 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | -173.0% | -2013.5% | -0.6% | +24.8% | -3.8% | +14.8% | +15.6% |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Interest | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.08) | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.04 | (11.01) | (10.48) | 0.09 | 2.83 | (3.47) | 4.45 | 4.23 |
| Tax | 0.01 | 0.05 | (2.73) | 0.02 | 0.74 | 0.00 | 1.16 | 0.24 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.11 | 6.37 | 0.52 | 6.60 | 11.77 | 91.37 | 30.14 | 27.11 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -48.1% | -93.0% | -98.3% | -75.7% | -55.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total expenses | 6.01 | 17.39 | 10.99 | 6.64 | 8.85 | 94.87 | 25.68 | 22.87 |
| EBITDA | 0.10 | (11.02) | (10.47) | (0.04) | 2.92 | (3.50) | 4.46 | 4.24 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | -173.0% | -2013.5% | -0.6% | +24.8% | -3.8% | +14.8% | +15.6% |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Interest | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.08) | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.04 | (11.01) | (10.48) | 0.09 | 2.83 | (3.47) | 4.45 | 4.23 |
| Tax | 0.01 | 0.05 | (2.73) | 0.02 | 0.74 | 0.00 | 1.16 | 0.24 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 25.25 | 175 | 50.58 | 20.52 | 17.01 | 15.02 | 13.14 |
| Revenue growth | -85.6% | +246.5% | +146.5% | +20.6% | +13.3% | +14.3% | - |
| Other income | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Total expenses | 43.77 | 164 | 39.63 | 20.21 | 17.04 | 15.09 | 13.14 |
| Employee cost | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| EBITDA | (18.52) | 11.16 | 10.95 | 0.31 | (0.03) | (0.07) | 0.00 |
| EBITDA margin | -73.4% | +6.4% | +21.7% | +1.5% | -0.2% | -0.5% | 0.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Interest | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | (18.58) | 11.17 | 11.30 | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tax | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.85 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Net profit | (18.66) | 11.15 | 10.45 | 2.10 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Net profit margin | -73.9% | +6.4% | +20.7% | +10.2% | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.2% |
| EPS (₹) | (0.24) | 0.39 | 2.89 | 0.59 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 77.12 | 28.92 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Reserves & surplus | 16.93 | 35.59 | 10.91 | 0.48 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 94.05 | 64.51 | 14.53 | 4.10 | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.83 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 94.98 | 65.63 | 15.63 | 4.14 | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.83 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.54 |
| Net block | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Inventories | 69.15 | 4.18 | 4.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.86 |
| Sundry debtors | 13.82 | 62.76 | 17.74 | 4.39 | 5.59 | 3.42 | 0.91 |
| Cash & bank balances | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.01 |
| Loans & advances | 23.66 | 4.58 | 2.96 | 5.04 | 3.30 | 0.21 | 3.25 |
| Total current assets | 107 | 71.59 | 24.97 | 9.44 | 8.91 | 3.82 | 6.03 |
| Total current liabilities | 12.29 | 6.65 | 9.66 | 5.65 | 7.43 | 2.45 | 3.47 |
| Net working capital | 94.40 | 64.94 | 15.31 | 3.79 | 1.48 | 1.37 | 2.56 |
| Total assets | 94.98 | 65.63 | 15.63 | 4.14 | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.83 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (48.21) | (38.76) | (1.41) | (1.62) | (0.70) | 1.44 | (1.18) |
| Net cash from investing activities | 48.20 | 38.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.42 | 1.61 | 0.53 | (1.26) | 1.04 |
| Net change in cash | (0.01) | 0.06 | 0.00 | (0.01) | (0.17) | 0.18 | (0.14) |
| Closing cash | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.01 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -85.6% | +246.5% | +146.5% | +20.6% | +13.3% | +14.3% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -266.0% | +1.9% | +3432.3% | +1133.3% | +57.1% | - | - |
| PBT growth | - | -1.2% | +3935.7% | +2700.0% | -80.0% | 0.0% | -58.3% |
| Net income growth | -267.4% | +6.7% | +397.6% | - | -75.0% | +33.3% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +7.2% | +117.6% | +49.9% | +16.0% | -0.7% | -10.2% | +108.0% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | - | - | - | - | - | - | -100.0% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | -73.9% | +6.4% | +20.7% | +1.0% | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.2% |
| Return on capital employed | -23.0% | +27.5% | +114.4% | +70.7% | +0.5% | +1.3% | +1.3% |
| Return on net worth | -23.5% | +28.2% | +112.3% | +52.6% | +0.3% | +1.0% | +1.1% |
| Debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | -0.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 77.69 | 500.69 | 111.16 | 37.31 | 30.93 | 27.56 | 24.11 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.69 | 41.53 | 23.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.15 | 8.73 |
| Debtors turnover | 0.66 | 4.35 | 4.57 | 4.11 | 3.78 | 6.94 | 13.76 |
| EPS (₹) | (0.24) | 0.39 | 2.89 | 0.59 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 1.22 | 2.23 | 4.02 | 11.33 | 10.73 | 10.70 | 10.58 |
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Board of directors of Franklin Industries Limited
Franklin Industries has 4 current directors and 34 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheshkumar Jethabhai Patel | Managing Director | 18 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Peeyush Sethia Also directs: LS Industries Limited, Esquire Money Guarantees Ltd, Take Solutions Limited and 3 more | Director | 13 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Apra Sharma Also directs: Esquire Money Guarantees Ltd, Rajnish Retail Limited, Swagtam Trading and Services Limited and 4 more | Director | 23 May 2024 | 2 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Ashishkumar Jayantilal Kapadiya Also directs: Mandar Exim Private Limited, Empire Dealtrade Private Limited | Director | 19 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Franklin Industries Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Agri Services), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soni Soya Products Limited | ₹179.83 Cr (FY 2020) | -17.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| JDMC International Private Limited | ₹172.7 Cr (FY 2025) | -9.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Otty Cotfab Private Limited | ₹166.04 Cr (FY 2025) | 83.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Spright Agro Limited | ₹165.62 Cr (FY 2025) | 128.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Franklin Industries Limitedthis company | ₹25.25 Cr (FY 2026) | -₹18.66 Cr | -73.9% | -85.6% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Franklin Industries Limited is audited by V S S B & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| V S S B & Associates | FY 2023 | 121356W |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 0.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 0.00%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.00% and retail and other public shareholders hold 100.00%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Public | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Deals & funding
Franklin Industries Limited has 198 deals on record (198 market trades); the latest was in April 2026.
Deals on record (5 of 198)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Market trade | ₹43.5 Lakh | Buyer: Parnit Ventures Private Limited Seller: Parnit Ventures Private Limited |
| Jan 2026 | Market trade | ₹57.4 Lakh | Buyer: Parnit Ventures Private Limited Seller: Parnit Ventures Private Limited |
| Jan 2026 | Market trade | ₹56.7 Lakh | Buyer: Parnit Ventures Private Limited Seller: Parnit Ventures Private Limited |
| Jan 2026 | Market trade | ₹29.7 Lakh | Buyer: Parnit Ventures Private Limited Seller: Parnit Ventures Private Limited |
| Dec 2025 | Market trade | ₹1.12 Cr | Buyer: Pras Investment Private Limited Seller: Pras Investment Private 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
No court or tribunal cases involving Franklin Industries Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
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GST
Franklin Industries has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24AACCM1898B1ZO | Gujarat | Active | 05 Dec 2017 |
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Recent activity
Franklin Industries Limited has 66 board changes on record since 1986: 35 appointments and 31 cessations. The latest: Maheshkumar Jethabhai Patel was appointed as Managing Director on 18 Dec 2024.
57 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin Industries is an active public limited company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 08 February 1983 (43+ years old) and is registered under CIN L74110GJ1983PLC092054. Listed on BSE: 540190.
Franklin Industries reported revenue of ₹25.25 Cr for FY 2025-26 (down 85.6% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Franklin Industries has 4 current directors:
- Maheshkumar Jethabhai Patel - Managing Director
- Peeyush Sethia - Director
- Apra Sharma - Director
- Ashishkumar Jayantilal Kapadiya - Director
The latest financial statements of Franklin Industries on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Franklin Industries is 24AACCM1898B1ZO, registered in Gujarat.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Franklin Industries is L74110GJ1983PLC092054. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Franklin Industries is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE (code: 540190).
Franklin Industries was incorporated on 08 February 1983, making it 43+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Franklin Industries has 198 deals on record (198 market trades); the latest was in April 2026.
The peers of Franklin Industries by revenue are Soni Soya Products Limited, JDMC International Private Limited, Otty Cotfab Private Limited, Spright Agro Limited, all in the Agriculture industry (Agri Services), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Maheshkumar Jethabhai Patel was appointed as Managing Director on 18 Dec 2024. Sachin Verma ceased to be Managing Director on 18 Dec 2024. Ajit Dashrathji Thakor ceased to be Additional Director on 13 Aug 2024. Franklin Industries has 66 board changes on record in total.