India's Richest People 2026 edition · 2 directors · Source: Hurun India
- #778 John K John ₹4,000 Cr
- #1,673 VM Thomas ₹1,100 Cr
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2,987.46 Cr
▲ 13% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹361.87 Cr
Net margin 12.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹520.23 Cr
EBITDA margin 17.4%
Authorised capital
₹1 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹75 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹560.6 Cr
Satisfied ₹57.02 Cr
Company age
45 yrs
Est. 1981
Employees · EPFO
5,876
Provident fund records
About Johnson Lifts Private Limited
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Johnson Lifts Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the material handling and storage equipment segment of the machinery and industrial equipment sector. It was incorporated on 15 April 1981 and has been in existence for over 45 years.
Its director John K John is #778 among India's richest people (2026). Its director VM Thomas is #1,673 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U27209TN1981PTC008718. Its GSTIN is 33AAACJ0838Q1ZD (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 37 GST registrations, of which 30 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹75 Lakh. It is led by directors including Jagannathan (Managing Director) and Yohan Kongalath John (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 July 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at R B C Annanagar Westernextension Chennai – 600 101 Extension Chennai – 600 101, Tamil Nadu, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,987.46 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹361.87 Cr (net margin 12.1%) and EBITDA of ₹520.23 Cr (EBITDA margin 17.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 12% over five years.
The company has about 5,876 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Johnson Lifts. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹560.6 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹57.02 Cr on record. Court records list 314 cases involving the company, including 256 filed by the company and 58 filed against it; 51 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in June 2010. Its 6 peer companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Material Handling Equipment), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Action Construction Equipment Limited with revenue of ₹3,427.37 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 johnsonliftsltd.com.
Company details
CIN U27209TN1981PTC008718
Registration Number 008718
Incorporation Date 15 April 1981
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 24 July 2026
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Key People
Jagannathan Managing Director Yohan Kongalath John Whole-Time Director John K John Director Recognitions & Rankings of Johnson Lifts
Contact details
Johnson Lifts Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is johnsonliftsltd.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressR B C Annanagar Westernextension Chennai – 600 101 Extension Chennai – 600 101, Tamil Nadu, India
- IndustryMachinery and Equipment, Material Handling & Storage Equipment
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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
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Brands
Johnson Lifts operates one associated brand: Johnson Lifts. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactures and installs lifts and escalators for buildings and infrastructure. | johnsonliftsltd.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Johnson Lifts is manufacturing. In detail, this covers electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
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Financials of Johnson Lifts Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableJohnson Lifts Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2,987.46 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2,987.46 Cr ▲ 13%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹361.87 Cr margin 12.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹520.23 Cr margin 17.4%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 13%
3 years · compounded
▲ 16%
5 years · compounded
▲ 12%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 41%
3 years · compounded
▲ 42%
5 years · compounded
▲ 23%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years, including 13% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 41% 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
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹2,987.46 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹520.23 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹361.87 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 17.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 12.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Johnson Lifts Private Limited
Johnson Lifts has 5 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K John Also directs: Sirago Enterprises LLP | Director | 15 Apr 1981 | 45 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Valliakandathil Mathew Thomas Also directs: Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Private Limited | Director | 03 Jan 1985 | 41 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Yohan Kongalath John Also directs: Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 21 Jun 2010 | 16 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Jagannathan Also directs: Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Private Limited | Managing Director | 28 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Govindhoss | Director | 24 Apr 2026 | 0 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Johnson Lifts Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Material Handling Equipment), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Construction Equipment Limited | ₹3,427.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Palwal, Haryana, India | |||
| Tkil Industries Private Limited | ₹3,331.51 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Schindler India Private Limited | ₹3,293.55 Cr (FY 2025) | 9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Otis Elevator Co (India)Ltd | ₹3,260.69 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Johnson Lifts Private Limitedthis company | ₹2,987.46 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹361.87 Cr | 12.1% | 13.0% | 5,876 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Kone Elevator India Private Limited | ₹2,770.9 Cr (FY 2023) | Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India | ||||
| Elecon Engineering Company Limited | ₹2,287.01 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Johnson Lifts Private Limited is audited by SUNDARAM & SRINIVASAN for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDARAM & SRINIVASAN | FY 2023 | 004207S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Johnson Lifts 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.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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| Public | |||||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹560.6 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹57.02 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 101255664 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 101068081 | Others | ₹50 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 100907529 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹24 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 100711108 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹76 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 100440368 | Others | ₹400 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Deals & funding
Johnson Lifts Private Limited has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in June 2010.
Total deals
2
Secondary share transfers
2
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Johnson Lifts Private Limited has 314 court cases on record: 256 filed by Johnson Lifts, 58 filed against it. 51 cases are pending and 263 are disposed.
Total cases
314
Filed by the company
256
Filed against the company
58
Pending
51
Disposed
263
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 188 | 27 | 34 |
| District courts | 104 | 28 | 16 |
| Supreme Court | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| NCLAT | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 314)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against M/S Haigreeva Infratech Projects Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Mfar Constructions Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S Bayshore Properties Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Execution petition | Filed against the company by M/S Numerous Builders Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against M/S. HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd. (Hites), and 1 other | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Johnson Lifts Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Johnson Lifts has 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
1
Joint ventures
Employees & EPFO
Johnson Lifts Private Limited has a workforce of 5,876 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 28, 2024, across 42 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
5,876
Active EPFO establishments
42
Employee growth
6.1%
GST
Johnson Lifts has 37 GST registrations: 30 active and 7 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
37
Active
30
Cancelled / inactive
7
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACJ0838Q1ZD | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACJ0838Q1ZG | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AAACJ0838Q1ZE | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 05AAACJ0838Q1ZC | Uttarakhand | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Johnson Lifts Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1981: 5 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Govindhoss was appointed as Director on 24 Apr 2026.
AGM
Johnson Lifts Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 24 Jul 2026 as per latest MCA records.
Appointed
Govindhoss was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 04 Mar 2025 via Charge ID 101068002 with Others was fully satisfied on 25 Mar 2026.
Charges
A charge registered on 25 Feb 2025 via Charge ID 101067995 with Others was fully satisfied on 25 Mar 2026.
Charges
A charge with The South Indian Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 50.00 Cr with Charge ID 101255664 was registered on 10 Mar 2026.
Ceased
Valliakandathil Mathew Thomas ceased to be Whole-Time Director.
Ceased
Yohan Kongalath John ceased to be Director.
Filing
Johnson Lifts Private 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. 0.50 Cr with Charge ID 101068081 was registered on 18 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 20.31 Cr with Charge ID 101068002 was registered on 04 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 12.28 Cr with Charge ID 101067995 was registered on 25 Feb 2025.
Ceased
Jagannathan ceased to be Additional Director.
28 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Johnson Lifts is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in material handling and storage equipment, within the machinery and equipment industry. It was incorporated on 15 April 1981 (45+ years old) and is registered under CIN U27209TN1981PTC008718.
Johnson Lifts has 5 current directors:
- Jagannathan - Managing Director
- Yohan Kongalath John - Whole-Time Director
- John K John - Director
- Valliakandathil Mathew Thomas - Director
- Govindhoss - Director
The latest financial statements of Johnson Lifts on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 July 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Johnson Lifts is 33AAACJ0838Q1ZD, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 37 GST registrations in all, of which 30 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 03AAACJ0838Q1ZG (Punjab), 04AAACJ0838Q1ZE (Chandigarh), 05AAACJ0838Q1ZC (Uttarakhand).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Johnson Lifts is U27209TN1981PTC008718. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Johnson Lifts has 314 court cases on record: 256 filed by the company and 58 filed against it. 51 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Johnson Lifts was incorporated on 15 April 1981, making it 45+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Johnson Lifts has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in June 2010.
The peers of Johnson Lifts by revenue are Action Construction Equipment Limited, Tkil Industries Private Limited, Schindler India Private Limited, Otis Elevator Co (India)Ltd, Kone Elevator India Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Material Handling Equipment), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment).
Govindhoss was appointed as Director on 24 Apr 2026. Valliakandathil Mathew Thomas ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 19 Aug 2025. Yohan Kongalath John ceased to be Director on 19 Aug 2025. Johnson Lifts has 9 board changes on record in total.
Johnson Lifts can be reached through the website johnsonliftsltd.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.