About Kakinada Seaports Limited
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Kakinada Seaports Limited is a public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the port infrastructure and development segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 16 December 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U52220TS1998PLC178181. Its GSTIN is 36AABCC2006Q1ZP (Telangana). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹100 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹52.41 Cr. It was formerly known as Cocanada Port Company Private Limited. It is led by directors including Venkateswara Rao Karnati (Managing Director) and Navatha Karnati.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 June 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Hyderabad, Telangana.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹687.55 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹301.05 Cr (net margin 43.8%) and EBITDA of ₹414.95 Cr (EBITDA margin 60.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 984% over five years.
The company has about 236 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kakinada Seaports Ltd. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹747 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,327.61 Cr on record. Court records list 64 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 58 filed against it; 12 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2025. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2021, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kakinadaseaports.in.
Company details
CIN history
Kakinada Seaports has 5 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U52220TS1998PLC178181, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U52220TS1998PLC178181 | Current |
| U24239TS1998PLC178181 | Previous |
| U35106TS1998PLC178181 | Previous |
| U24239AP1998PLC098093 | Previous |
| U24239TG1998PLC030697 | Previous |
| U24239AP1998PLC030697 | Previous |
Contact details
Kakinada Seaports Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Registered Address#8 – 2 – 418 3rd Floor Meenakshi House Road No.7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500034
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, Port Infrastructure & Development
- 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
Kakinada Seaports operates one associated brand: Kakinada Seaports Ltd. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Seaport operations, including port information and services in India. | kakinadaseaports.in |
Financials of Kakinada Seaports Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKakinada Seaports Limited reported revenue of ₹687.55 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 984% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 5% 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 | ₹687.55 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹414.95 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹301.05 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 | 60.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 43.8% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Kakinada Seaports Limited
Kakinada Seaports Limited currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 24 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navatha Karnati Also directs: Aquila Energy Private Limited, United Portservices Private Limited, Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 08 Mar 2011 | 15 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Satya Rajesh Devalla Also directs: Kakinada Container Terminal Private Limited | Cfo | 21 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sivaram Prasad Jetty Also directs: Keerthi Industries Limited, Growmore Bio-Tech Limited, HMG Power Systems Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 16 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Boppudi Apparao | Director | 31 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Hari Kiran Vadlamani | Additional Director | 24 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Venkateswara Rao Karnati Also directs: Kakinada Shipyard Private Limited, Aquila Energy Private Limited, KSPL LNG Private Limited and 3 more | Managing Director | 27 Sep 2004 | 22 Years 1 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan 2022 | 100518195 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Aug 2018 | 100205298 | Others | ₹547 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2017 | 100116820 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹175 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Feb 2015 | 10569637 | Bank of India | ₹374.47 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 10295410 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹17 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kakinada Seaports Limited has 8 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited Seller: Auro Infra Private Limited |
| Jan 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited Seller: Auro Infra Private Limited |
| Jan 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited Seller: Auro Infra Private Limited |
| Jan 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited Seller: Auro Infra Private Limited |
| Mar 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Auro Infra Private Limited Seller: Kakinada Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kakinada Seaports Limited has 64 court cases on record: 6 filed by Kakinada Seaports, 58 filed against it. 12 cases are pending and 52 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 49 | 43 | 11 |
| NCLAT | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 64)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, TELANGANA | Court case (CAPPEAL) | Filed by the company against Bhagyanagar Gas Limited and 9 others | Pending |
| NCLAT, Interlocutory Application | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Sembmarine Kakinada Limited | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Sembmarine Kakinada Limited | Disposed |
| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Court case (COMAA) | Filed against the company by Sarala Foods Private Limited | Disposed |
| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by M/S. Raynor Industries Private Ltd., | 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
Kakinada Seaports Limited was last rated by Icra on 29 Apr 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Icra | 29 Apr 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Kakinada Seaports Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2021, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. 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 (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Kakinada Seaports has 3 GST registrations: 2 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AABCC2006Q1ZP | Telangana | Active | 20 Jun 2018 |
| 37AABCC2006Q1ZN | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kakinada Seaports Limited has 31 board changes on record since 2004: 7 appointments and 24 cessations. The latest: Hari Kiran Vadlamani was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Nov 2025.
59 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kakinada Seaports is an active public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in port infrastructure and development, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 16 December 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52220TS1998PLC178181.
Kakinada Seaports has 7 current directors and KMP:
- Venkateswara Rao Karnati - Managing Director
- Navatha Karnati - Director
- Sivaram Prasad Jetty - Director
- Boppudi Apparao - Director
- Hari Kiran Vadlamani - Additional Director
- Satya Rajesh Devalla - Cfo
- Vibha Jain - Nodal Officer
The latest financial statements of Kakinada Seaports on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 June 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kakinada Seaports is 36AABCC2006Q1ZP, registered in Telangana. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 37AABCC2006Q1ZN (Andhra Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kakinada Seaports is U52220TS1998PLC178181. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kakinada Seaports has 64 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 58 filed against it. 12 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kakinada Seaports was incorporated on 16 December 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Kakinada Seaports has 8 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2025.
Hari Kiran Vadlamani was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Nov 2025. Boppudi Apparao ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Jun 2025. Vasantha Kumar Reddy Vasireddy ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Jan 2025. Kakinada Seaports has 31 board changes on record in total.
Kakinada Seaports has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2021, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 29 Jun 2021.
Kakinada Seaports can be reached through the website kakinadaseaports.in. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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