About Great Galleon Ventures Limited
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Great Galleon Ventures Limited is a public limited company based in Madhya Pradesh, India. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 08 April 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN U15520MP1985PLC002815. Its GSTIN is 23AABCK1743N1ZK (Madhya Pradesh). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50.4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹26.62 Cr. It was formerly known as Great Glen Distilleries & Wineries Limited and Kedia Great Galleon Limited. It is led by directors including Sunit Madhok (Managing Director) and Sumit Kushwah (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 160 Kanchan Bagh Indore Madhyapradesh., Madhya Pradesh, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹460.1 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹37.38 Cr (net margin 8.1%) and EBITDA of ₹75.94 Cr (EBITDA margin 16.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 12% over five years.
The company has about 379 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Great Galleon Ventures. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹138.46 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹68.25 Cr on record. Court records list 64 cases involving the company, including 42 filed by the company and 23 filed against it; 20 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹4.55 Cr; the latest was in February 2021. Its 6 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Celebrity Breweries Private Limited with revenue of ₹522.32 Cr. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website greatgalleon.com.
Company details
Name history
Great Galleon Ventures has undergone 7 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Great Galleon Ventures Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Great Galleon Ventures Limited | Current |
| Great Glen Distilleries & Wineries Limited | Previous |
| Kedia Great Galleon Limited | Previous |
| Mandu Distillery Limited | Previous |
| Unitron Televisions Private Limited | Previous |
| Mandu Distillery Private Limited | Previous |
| Kedia Great Galeon Limited | Previous |
| Great Galleon Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Great Galleon Ventures Limited's registered office is in Madhya Pradesh. Its website is greatgalleon.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address160 Kanchan Bagh Indore Madhyapradesh., Madhya Pradesh, India
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing & 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
Great Galleon Ventures operates one associated brand: Great Galleon Ventures. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Produces high-quality rectified spirit for industrial and commercial use. | greatgalleonventures.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Great Galleon Ventures is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Great Galleon Ventures Limited
FY 2024 filings availableGreat Galleon Ventures Limited reported revenue of ₹460.1 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 4% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12%. EBITDA rose 134% 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 | ₹460.1 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹75.94 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹37.38 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 16.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.1% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Great Galleon Ventures Limited
Great Galleon Ventures Limited currently reports 4 directors and 2 key managerial personnel. 22 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachna Kedia Also directs: Mantra Investments LLP, Gajraj Investment LLP, Apt Infrastructure Private Limited and 2 more | Cfo | 01 Aug 2014 | 12 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Sunit Madhok | Managing Director | 10 Nov 2001 | 24 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Suresh Kejriwal | Director | 03 Apr 2018 | 8 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Newatia Also directs: Riddhi Investment Private Limited | Ceo | 01 Aug 2014 | 12 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Rajkumari Gupta Also directs: Unfold Apparels LLP | Director | 07 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sumit Kushwah | Whole-Time Director | 07 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Great Galleon Ventures Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Celebrity Breweries Private Limited | ₹522.32 Cr (FY 2025) | 9.0% | Patna, Bihar, India | |||
| Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited | ₹510.25 Cr (FY 2024) | -47.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Seven Seas Distillery Private Limited | ₹496.26 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | T.Nagar, Chennai 17, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| A.B. Grain Spirits Private Limited | ₹490.29 Cr (FY 2024) | -19.0% | Gurdaspur, Punjab, India | |||
| NV Distilleries Private Limited | ₹490.08 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Aarti Distilleries Private Limited | ₹465.68 Cr (FY 2025) | 14.0% | Arya Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Great Galleon Ventures Limitedthis company | ₹460.1 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹37.38 Cr | 8.1% | -4.0% | 379 | Madhya Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Great Galleon Ventures Limited is audited by Fadnis & Gupte LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Fadnis & Gupte LLP | FY 2024 | 006600C/C400324 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Great Galleon Ventures Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 10 Apr 2026 | 101299813 | Bank of India | ₹48.9 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 101270156 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹19 Lakh | Open | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 101225053 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Dec 2024 | 101042766 | Others | ₹10 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Dec 2024 | 101042769 | Others | ₹35 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 30 View all charges
Deals & funding
Great Galleon Ventures Limited has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹4.55 Cr; the latest was in February 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Indusind Bank Ltd. |
| May 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Riddhi Investment Private Limited Seller: Poysha Oxygen Private Limited |
| Jan 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Indusind Bank Ltd. Seller: Ashok Leyland Projects Services Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Royal Highland Distilleries Ltd. , 2 individuals Seller: Praveen Electronic Private Limited, an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Great Galleon Ventures Limited has 64 court cases on record: 42 filed by Great Galleon Ventures, 23 filed against it. 20 cases are pending and 44 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 45 | 12 | 16 |
| District courts | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 64)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Abd Maestro Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Silver Heritage Spirits LLP & Ors. | Pending |
| District court, Indore, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (SC NIA) | Filed by the company against M/S Manas Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. Through Deirectors and 1 other | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4300-State Excise-Trading In Liquor-Privileges, Licences-distilleries Breweries) | Filed against the company by M/S Great Galleon Ventures Ltd Through Its Authorised Representative Shahzeb Khan 16-Df Scheme No 74, Vijay Nagar Indore ,Indore , Madhya Pradesh | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4300-State Excise-Trading In Liquor-Privileges, Licences-distilleries Breweries) | Filed by the company against Officer in Charge Officer in Charge M/S Great Galleon Ventures Ltd, Sejwaya ,Dhar , Madhya Pradesh and 3 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Great Galleon Ventures Limited was last rated by Care on 05 Jan 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 05 Jan 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Great Galleon Ventures Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 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 (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Great Galleon Ventures has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Cheer Breweries Limited | U15512MP1999PLC013622 |
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Employees & EPFO
Great Galleon Ventures Limited has a workforce of 379 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 08, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Great Galleon Ventures has 5 GST registrations: 4 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23AABCK1743N1ZK | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AABCK1743N2ZJ | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 08 Aug 2021 |
| 07AABCK1743N1ZE | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AABCK1743N1ZL | Kerala | Active | 18 Aug 2023 |
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Recent activity
Great Galleon Ventures Limited has 46 board changes on record since 2001: 26 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Vishnu Laxman Sawant ceased to be Director on 17 Jul 2025.
94 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Great Galleon Ventures is an active public limited company based in Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 08 April 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15520MP1985PLC002815.
Great Galleon Ventures has 6 current directors and KMP:
- Sunit Madhok - Managing Director
- Sumit Kushwah - Whole-Time Director
- Suresh Kejriwal - Director
- Rajkumari Gupta - Director
- Rachna Kedia - Cfo
- Rajeev Newatia - Ceo
The latest financial statements of Great Galleon Ventures on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Great Galleon Ventures is 23AABCK1743N1ZK, registered in Madhya Pradesh. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 23AABCK1743N2ZJ (Madhya Pradesh), 07AABCK1743N1ZE (Delhi), 32AABCK1743N1ZL (Kerala).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Great Galleon Ventures is U15520MP1985PLC002815. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Great Galleon Ventures has 64 court cases on record: 42 filed by the company and 23 filed against it. 20 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Great Galleon Ventures was incorporated on 08 April 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
Great Galleon Ventures has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹4.55 Cr; the latest was in February 2021.
The peers of Great Galleon Ventures by revenue are Celebrity Breweries Private Limited, Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited, Seven Seas Distillery Private Limited, A.B. Grain Spirits Private Limited, NV Distilleries Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Vishnu Laxman Sawant ceased to be Director on 17 Jul 2025. Shahzeb Khan ceased to be Company Secretary on 14 Jan 2025. Rajkumari Gupta was appointed as Director on 07 Sep 2024. Great Galleon Ventures has 46 board changes on record in total.
Great Galleon Ventures has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Great Galleon Ventures can be reached through the website greatgalleon.com. Its registered office is in Madhya Pradesh, India.