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- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KR-03-0000559

About Griffith Foods Private Limited
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Griffith Foods Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc. It operates in the flavouring and seasoning additives segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 31 August 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U73100KA2005PTC037098. Its GSTIN is 29AACCG4366Q1ZW (Karnataka). The company holds 4 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹210 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹198.59 Cr. It was formerly known as Griffith Laboratories Private Limited. It is led by directors Patarapanda Bopanna Chinnappa (Managing Director) and William Michael Cahill.
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 Griffith House Site No. 3 And 4 Khb Colony Airport By Pass Road Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560064.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹174.97 Cr, a growth of 23% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹8.95 Cr (net margin -5.1%) and EBITDA of -₹1.46 Cr (EBITDA margin -0.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 110 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Griffith Foods. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹6.8 Cr on record. Court records list 12 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 4 rights issues, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹113.31 Cr; the latest was in September 2022. Its 3 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Mane India Private Limited with revenue of ₹200.42 Cr. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 84 overdue payments to 34 micro and small suppliers.
Griffith Foods Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0000559). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website griffithfoods.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Griffith Foods Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is griffithfoods.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressGriffith House Site No. 3 And 4 Khb Colony Airport By Pass Road Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560064
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Flavouring & Seasoning Additives
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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
Griffith Foods operates one associated brand: Griffith Foods. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants for food and beverage products are owned and operated. | griffithfoods.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Griffith Foods are manufacturing and trade. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products and wholesale trading. 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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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Griffith Foods Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableGriffith Foods Private Limited reported revenue of ₹174.97 Cr (up 23% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 23% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 113% 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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| EBITDA | -₹1.46 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹8.95 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -5.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Griffith Foods Private Limited
Griffith Foods has 2 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Patarapanda Bopanna Chinnappa Also directs: Feeding Bangalore Foundation | Managing Director | 02 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| William Michael Cahill | Director | 29 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Griffith Foods Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives), 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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| Mane India Private Limited | ₹200.42 Cr (FY 2025) | 17.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Griffith Foods Private Limitedthis company | ₹174.97 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹8.95 Cr | -5.1% | 23.0% | 110 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Chougle Salt Works Private Limited | ₹159.19 Cr (FY 2024) | -5.0% | Bharuch, Gujarat, India | |||
| JK Salt Private Limited | ₹145.65 Cr (FY 2025) | 10.0% | Sambhar, Rajasthan, India |
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Auditor
Griffith Foods Private Limited is audited by M S K A & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M S K A & Associates | FY 2023 | 105047W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Griffith Foods 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Dec 2024 | 101030011 | Others | ₹6.6 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Aug 2024 | 100974760 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹20 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Griffith Foods Private Limited has 11 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 4 rights issues, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹113.31 Cr; the latest was in September 2022.
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2022 | Rights issue | ₹9.89 Cr | Investors: Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc |
| Sep 2017 | Rights issue | ₹6.45 Cr | Investors: Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc |
| May 2016 | Rights issue | ₹13.5 Cr | Investors: Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc |
| Feb 2015 | Rights issue | ₹55.44 Cr | Investors: Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc |
| Dec 2013 | Funding round | ₹39.96 Cr | Investors: Griffith Foods Worldwide Inc |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Griffith Foods Private Limited has 12 court cases on record: 9 filed by Griffith Foods, 3 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 12)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.Misc.) | Filed against the company by M/S Carnival Films Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.EX.) | Filed by the company against M/S Carnival Films Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against M/S Carnival Films Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Maharashtra Industrial and Lab, Maharashtra | Court case (Appln WCA B) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | 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.
MSME payment delays
Griffith Foods Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 84 overdue payments to 34 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 34)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Premier Polymers | |||
| Aum Agri Foods | |||
| Babaji Shivram Clearing and Carriers Private Limited | |||
| Oceanic Foods Limited | |||
| Touch Hygiene Services Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Griffith Foods Private Limited has a workforce of 110 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Griffith Foods has 4 GST registrations: 4 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCG4366Q1ZW | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AACCG4366Q1Z1 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AACCG4366Q1ZZ | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 09 Jan 2018 |
| 08AACCG4366Q1Z0 | Rajasthan | Active | 27 May 2021 |
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Recent activity
Griffith Foods Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2017: 2 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: William Michael Cahill ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Griffith Foods is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in flavouring and seasoning additives, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 31 August 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U73100KA2005PTC037098.
Griffith Foods has 2 current directors:
- Patarapanda Bopanna Chinnappa - Managing Director
- William Michael Cahill - Director
The latest financial statements of Griffith Foods 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 Griffith Foods is 29AACCG4366Q1ZW, registered in Karnataka. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active. Other active GSTINs include 36AACCG4366Q1Z1 (Telangana), 37AACCG4366Q1ZZ (Andhra Pradesh), 08AACCG4366Q1Z0 (Rajasthan).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Griffith Foods is U73100KA2005PTC037098. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Griffith Foods has 12 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Griffith Foods was incorporated on 31 August 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Griffith Foods has 11 deals on record (6 funding rounds, 4 rights issues, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹113.31 Cr; the latest was in September 2022.
The peers of Griffith Foods by revenue are Mane India Private Limited, Chougle Salt Works Private Limited, JK Salt Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Flavouring and Seasoning Additives), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
William Michael Cahill ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. William Michael Cahill was appointed as Director on 29 Jul 2024. William Charles Frost ceased to be Director on 19 Sep 2023. Griffith Foods has 13 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Griffith Foods is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0000559).
Griffith Foods has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 84 overdue payments to 34 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.