India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #252 Mahendra Nahata & family ₹14,600 Cr
Revenue · FY 2025
₹579.46 Cr
▼ 32% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹15.12 Cr
Net margin -2.6%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹36.48 Cr
EBITDA margin 6.3%
Authorised capital
₹20 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹15 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹473.02 Cr
Satisfied ₹970.2 Cr
Company age
66 yrs
Est. 1960
Employees · EPFO
550
Provident fund records
About HTL Limited
Data last updated:
HTL Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Hfcl Limited. It operates in the power cables segment of the manufacturing sector. It was incorporated on 14 December 1960 and has been in existence for over 66 years.
Its director Mahendra Nahata and family are #252 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U93090TN1960PLC004355. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹15 Cr. It was formerly known as Hindustan Teleprinters Ltd. It is led by directors including Mahendra Nahata and Gilkara Shrinivas Naidu (Manager).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 08 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at G.S.T. Road Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹579.46 Cr, a decline of 32% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹15.12 Cr (net margin -2.6%) and EBITDA of ₹36.48 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years.
The company has about 550 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: HTL Ltd.. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹473.02 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹970.2 Cr on record. Court records list 248 cases involving the company, including 60 filed by the company and 189 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2001.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website htllimited.com.
Company details
CIN U93090TN1960PLC004355
Registration Number 004355
Incorporation Date 14 December 1960
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 08 August 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Hfcl Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
CIN history
HTL has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L93090TN1960PLC004355. The current CIN is U93090TN1960PLC004355, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U93090TN1960PLC004355 | Current |
| L93090TN1960PLC004355 | Previous |
Key People
Ponnappa Devaiah Chottangada Cfo Mahendra Nahata Director Gilkara Shrinivas Naidu Manager Recognitions & Rankings of HTL
Contact details
HTL Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is htllimited.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressG.S.T. Road Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032
- IndustryManufacturing, Power Cables
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Comprehensive company report
HTL Limited - one report that includes everything
- 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
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Brands
HTL operates one associated brand: HTL Ltd.. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| HTL Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing optical fiber cables and providing connectivity solutions. | htllimited.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of HTL is manufacturing. In detail, this covers computer, electronic, communication and scientific measuring & control equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C9 | Computer, electronic, Communication and scientific measuring & control equipment |
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Financials of HTL Limited
FY 2025 filings availableHTL Limited reported revenue of ₹579.46 Cr (down 32% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹579.46 Cr ▼ 32%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹15.12 Cr margin -2.6%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹36.48 Cr margin 6.3%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 32%
3 years · compounded
▼ 17%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 63%
3 years · compounded
▼ 33%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years, including a 32% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 63% 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 | ₹36.48 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹15.12 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -2.6% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of HTL Limited
HTL Limited currently reports 8 directors and 1 key managerial person. 23 former directors have served the organization.
Current Directors and KMP
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahendra Nahata | Director | 31 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Gilkara Shrinivas Naidu Also directs: Nimpaa Telecommunications Private Limited | Manager | 25 Jun 2015 | 11 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kamalkishore Chandravadan Jani | Director | 29 Oct 2015 | 10 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Tamali Sengupta | Director | 25 Apr 2022 | 4 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ponnappa Devaiah Chottangada | Cfo | 04 Jul 2016 | 10 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Sabherwal Also directs: Raddef Private Limited | Director | 29 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
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Auditor
HTL Limited is audited by OSWAL SUNIL & COMPANY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| OSWAL SUNIL & COMPANY | FY 2023 | 016520N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of HTL Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹473.02 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹970.2 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2024 | 100955050 | Others | ₹60 Cr | Open | |
| 29 May 2024 | 100928309 | Others | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Apr 2024 | 100908672 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹285 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Apr 2024 | 100908675 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹93.02 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Jun 2023 | 100734869 | State Bank of India | ₹309.95 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & funding
HTL Limited has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2001.
Total deals
1
Acquisition
1
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Acquisition | ₹4.8 Lakh | Buyer: HFCL Limited Seller: The Government of India |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
HTL Limited has 248 court cases on record: 60 filed by HTL, 189 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 239 are disposed.
Total cases
248
Filed by the company
60
Filed against the company
189
Pending
9
Disposed
239
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 205 | 150 | 9 |
| District courts | 40 | 37 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 248)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Tamilnadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd., and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Tamilnadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd., and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.) | Filed by the company against M/S Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.) | Filed by the company against M/S Railtel Corporation of India Ltd | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Court case (WPMP) | Filed by the company against State of Tamilnadu, Rep by | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
HTL Limited was last rated by Care on 06 Jul 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 06 Jul 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for HTL Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
HTL Limited has a workforce of 550 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
550
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
19.05%
GST
HTL has 2 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
Total GSTINs
2
Cancelled / inactive
2
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Recent activity
HTL Limited has 51 board changes on record since 2002: 30 appointments and 21 cessations. The latest: Sanjay Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director on 22 Aug 2025.
Appointed
Sanjay Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director.
AGM
Htl Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 08 Aug 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Pankaj Garg ceased to be Nominee Director.
Appointed
Bela Banerjee was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Ranjeet Mal Kastia ceased to be Director.
Filing
Htl Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Chennai.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 60.00 Cr with Charge ID 100955050 was registered on 24 Jul 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 35.00 Cr with Charge ID 100928309 was registered on 29 May 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Jun 2023 via Charge ID 100734869 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 15 May 2024.
Appointed
Mehul Ravindra Joshi was appointed as Nominee Director.
Charges
A charge with Sbicap Trustee Company Limited of Rs. 285.00 Cr registered on 10 Apr 2024 with Charge ID 100908672 was modified on 17 Apr 2024.
Charges
A charge with Sbicap Trustee Company Limited of Rs. 93.02 Cr registered on 10 Apr 2024 with Charge ID 100908675 was modified on 17 Apr 2024.
87 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
HTL is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in power cables, within the manufacturing industry. It was incorporated on 14 December 1960 (66+ years old) and is registered under CIN U93090TN1960PLC004355.
HTL has 9 current directors and KMP:
- Mahendra Nahata - Director
- Kamalkishore Chandravadan Jani - Director
- Tamali Sengupta - Director
- Rajeev Sabherwal - Director
- Sanjay Kumar - Nominee Director
- Bela Banerjee - Director
- Mehul Ravindra Joshi - Nominee Director
- Gilkara Shrinivas Naidu - Manager
- Ponnappa Devaiah Chottangada - Cfo
The latest financial statements of HTL on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 08 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. HTL has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of HTL is U93090TN1960PLC004355. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
HTL has 248 court cases on record: 60 filed by the company and 189 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
HTL was incorporated on 14 December 1960, making it 66+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
HTL has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2001.
Sanjay Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director on 22 Aug 2025. Pankaj Garg ceased to be Nominee Director on 08 Aug 2025. Bela Banerjee was appointed as Director on 10 Jun 2025. HTL has 51 board changes on record in total.
HTL can be reached through the website htllimited.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.