- #994 Amit P Kore & family ₹2,800 Cr

About Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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Hermes Distillery Private Limited is a private limited company based in Raibag, Karnataka, India. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 06 August 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
Its director Amit P Kore and family are #994 on the Hurun India Rich List 2026.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U15510KA2008PTC047379. Its GSTIN is 29AAFCM6878A1Z7 (Karnataka). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹40 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹34.66 Cr. It was formerly known as Metallica Natural Minerals (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Babu Appasaheb Patil and Amit Prabhakar Kore.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 December 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Ankli – Raibag Road Post Yadrav, Karnataka, India – 591317.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹600.78 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹55.64 Cr (net margin 9.3%) and EBITDA of ₹119.18 Cr (EBITDA margin 19.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 36% over three years and 25% over five years.
The company has about 366 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Hermes Distillery. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹477.1 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹558 Cr on record. Court records list 18 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017. Its 10 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Som Distilleries and Breweries Odisha Private Limited with revenue of ₹665.96 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 hermesdistil.com.
CIN History of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U13201KA2008PTC047379. The current CIN is U15510KA2008PTC047379, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U15510KA2008PTC047379 | Current |
| U13201KA2008PTC047379 | Previous |
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- Registered AddressAnkli – Raibag Road Post Yadrav, Karnataka, India – 591317
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution
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Associated Brands with Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery operates one associated brand: Hermes Distillery. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Produces premium alcoholic beverages including vodka, whiskey, and brandy for consumers. | hermesdistil.com |
Business Activity of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
The main business activity of Hermes Distillery is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | Locked |
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Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Hermes Distillery Private Limited FY 2024 filings available
Hermes Distillery Private Limited reported revenue of ₹600.78 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over five years, including 18% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 18% 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 Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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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 Hermes Distillery are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
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Board of Directors of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babu Appasaheb Patil | Director | 30 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Amit Prabhakar Kore Also directs: Yuvrajcorporation LLP, Vaj Mine and Mineral Private Limited, Kore Steel Limited and 5 more | Director | 06 Aug 2008 | 18 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Sameer Ashok Gajbar Also directs: Asha Financial Consultancy Services Private Limited, Sun Quest Skyline Private Limited, Sun Quest High Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 20 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages). 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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| Som Distilleries and Breweries Odisha Private Limited | ₹665.96 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 54.0% | •••• | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Kals Breweries Private Limited | ₹650.3 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 3.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Sri Chamundeswari Sugars Limited | ₹633.11 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| SNJ Sugars and Products Limited | ₹624.92 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -37.0% | •••• | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Sula Vineyards Limited Listed | ₹623.31 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hermes Distillery Private Limited this company | ₹600.78 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Raibag, Karnataka, India |
| Bapuna Alcobrew Private Limited | ₹580.93 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Shiva Distilleries Private Limited | ₹575 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | •••• | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Crown Beers India Private Limited | ₹564.2 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -23.0% | •••• | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Ms Biotech Private Limited | ₹545.69 Cr (FY 2022) | •••• | •••• | 61.0% | •••• | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Celebrity Breweries Private Limited | ₹522.32 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 9.0% | •••• | Patna, Bihar, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Hermes Distillery by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), 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 Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited is audited by P G GHALI & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| P G GHALI & CO | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Ownership and Shareholding of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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Charges & Borrowings of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | Others | ₹40 Cr | Open |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹131.2 Cr | Open |
| 15 May 2025 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹48.69 Lakh | Open |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹89.4 Cr | Open |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹85 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited has 4 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Acquisition | ₹19.06 Cr | Buyer: an individual |
| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹12.6 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Sep 2013 | Funding round | ₹2.99 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Nov 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Full deal history
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Legal Cases of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited has 18 court cases on record: 14 filed by Hermes Distillery, 4 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 15 are disposed. Status as checked between 29 Sep 2026 and 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| High courts | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 18)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against S.S.P. Packaging Industries Private Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Karnataka | Pending |
| District court, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh | Civil suit | Filed against the company by G M Overseas | Pending |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Karnataka | Disposed |
Full case history
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited has a workforce of 366 employees as of Apr 06, 2024.
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Recent Activity on Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Sameer Ashok Gajbar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
21 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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MSME Payment Delays by Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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GST Compliance of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery has 5 GST registrations: 2 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAFCM6878A1Z7 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AAFCM6878A1ZK | Kerala | Active | 27 Jul 2018 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Hermes Distillery Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hermes Distillery Private Limited
Hermes Distillery is an active private limited company based in Raibag, Karnataka, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 06 August 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15510KA2008PTC047379.
Hermes Distillery reported revenue of ₹600.78 Cr for FY 2024 (up 18% YoY).
Hermes Distillery has 3 current directors:
- Babu Appasaheb Patil - Director
- Amit Prabhakar Kore - Director
- Sameer Ashok Gajbar - Director
Hermes Distillery reported a net profit of ₹55.64 Cr (net margin 9.3%) and EBITDA of ₹119.18 Cr (EBITDA margin 19.8%) for FY 2024, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Hermes Distillery is 36% over three years and 25% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2024) revenue rose 18%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Hermes Distillery is 29AAFCM6878A1Z7, registered in Karnataka. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AAFCM6878A1ZK (Kerala).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Hermes Distillery is U15510KA2008PTC047379. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Hermes Distillery has 18 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Hermes Distillery was incorporated on 06 August 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Hermes Distillery has 4 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
The peers of Hermes Distillery by revenue are Som Distilleries and Breweries Odisha Private Limited, Kals Breweries Private Limited, Sri Chamundeswari Sugars Limited, SNJ Sugars and Products Limited, Sula Vineyards Limited and 5 more, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages).