About Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited
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Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the edible oils and cooking fats segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 28 March 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U15142TN1984PTC010763. Its GSTIN is 33AAACK6087A1ZW (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 16 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹19.58 Cr. It was formerly known as Kaleesuwari Refinery Limited and Sree Balaji Refineries Private Limited. It is led by directors including Gurusamy Munusamy (Managing Director) and Kalavathi.
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 Old No 21 New No 53 Rajasekaran Street Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5,861.99 Cr, a growth of 24% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹233.46 Cr (net margin 4%) and EBITDA of ₹450.13 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 539 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 5 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kaleesuwari. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1,924.18 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,239.03 Cr on record. Court records list 549 cases involving the company, including 501 filed by the company and 48 filed against it; 52 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2023. Its 3 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Edible Oils), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Adm Agro Industries India Private Limited with revenue of ₹6,259.35 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 kaleesuwari.com.
Company details
Name history
Kaleesuwari Refinery has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Kaleesuwari Refinery Limited, and Sree Balaji Refineries Private Limited. The current legal name is Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited | Current |
| Kaleesuwari Refinery Limited | Previous |
| Sree Balaji Refineries Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is kaleesuwari.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressOld No 21 New No 53 Rajasekaran Street Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Edible Oils & Cooking Fats
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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
Kaleesuwari Refinery operates one associated brand: Kaleesuwari. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provider of health and wellness products | kaleesuwari.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Kaleesuwari Refinery is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| 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 |
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Financials of Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5,861.99 Cr (up 24% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 24% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 64% 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 | ₹450.13 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹233.46 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 4 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalavathi | Director | 10 May 1995 | 31 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Karunaianandam | Director | 01 May 1995 | 31 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ashok Kumar | Director | 25 Jul 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Kaleeswari Also directs: Kaleesuwari Retail World Private Limited | Director | 01 Dec 1992 | 33 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Gurusamy Munusamy | Managing Director | 01 Dec 1992 | 33 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Munuswamy Arun | Director | 11 Jun 2004 | 22 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Edible Oils), 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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| Adm Agro Industries India Private Limited | ₹6,259.35 Cr (FY 2025) | 36.0% | Palghar, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limitedthis company | ₹5,861.99 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹233.46 Cr | 4% | 24.0% | 539 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| K.T.V. Health Food Private Limited | ₹5,085.72 Cr (FY 2025) | 39.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Kanpur Edibles Private Limited | ₹4,406.28 Cr (FY 2024) | -32.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited is audited by SELVAM & SUKU for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SELVAM & SUKU | FY 2024 | 003701S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 18 Oct 2025 | 101181030 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹160 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Jun 2022 | 100590019 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹200 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Apr 2021 | 100447319 | Others | ₹169.59 Cr | Open | |
| 09 May 2019 | 100265312 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 100191793 | Others | ₹120 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 25 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited has 8 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 4 individuals |
| Aug 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 4 individuals |
| Feb 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 4 individuals |
| Aug 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited has 549 court cases on record: 501 filed by Kaleesuwari Refinery, 48 filed against it. 52 cases are pending and 497 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 506 | 40 | 48 |
| District courts | 42 | 8 | 4 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 549)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Theertha | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Theertha | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Interactive Television Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (COS) | Filed by the company against Peel Works Private Limited | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Theertha | 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
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 18 Nov 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 18 Nov 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Kaleesuwari Refinery has 5 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleesuwari Agro Industries Private Limited | U15549TN2022PTC152125 | |
| Kaleesuwari Techbio Refinery Private Limited | U23200TN2019PTC132097 | |
| Kaleesuwari Refinery and Industry Private Limited | U23201AP2003PTC111424 | |
| Kaleesuwari Jewellery Private Limited | U27205TN2003PTC052103 | |
| Kaleesuwari Biotech Refinery Private Limited | U74110TN2019PTC128656 |
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Employees & EPFO
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited has a workforce of 539 employees on its EPFO records as of May 20, 2025, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Kaleesuwari Refinery has 16 GST registrations: 8 active and 8 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACK6087A1ZW | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACK6087A3ZU | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Mar 2025 |
| 21AAACK6087A1Z1 | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACK6087A1ZP | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited has 10 board changes on record since 1992: 7 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Suriyanarayanan Sankaranarayanan was appointed as CFO on 02 Dec 2021.
55 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kaleesuwari Refinery is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in edible oils and cooking fats, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 28 March 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15142TN1984PTC010763.
Kaleesuwari Refinery has 7 current directors and KMP:
- Gurusamy Munusamy - Managing Director
- Kalavathi - Director
- Karunaianandam - Director
- Ashok Kumar - Director
- Kaleeswari - Director
- Munuswamy Arun - Director
- Suriyanarayanan Sankaranarayanan - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Kaleesuwari Refinery 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 Kaleesuwari Refinery is 33AAACK6087A1ZW, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 16 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 8 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACK6087A3ZU (Tamil Nadu), 21AAACK6087A1Z1 (Odisha), 27AAACK6087A1ZP (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kaleesuwari Refinery is U15142TN1984PTC010763. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kaleesuwari Refinery has 549 court cases on record: 501 filed by the company and 48 filed against it. 52 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kaleesuwari Refinery was incorporated on 28 March 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Kaleesuwari Refinery has 8 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2023.
The peers of Kaleesuwari Refinery by revenue are Adm Agro Industries India Private Limited, K.T.V. Health Food Private Limited, Kanpur Edibles Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Edible Oils), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Suriyanarayanan Sankaranarayanan was appointed as CFO on 02 Dec 2021. Madurai Venkataraman Meenakshi Sundaram ceased to be Company Secretary on 31 Oct 2017. Nithya Pasupathy ceased to be Company Secretary on 01 Jun 2014. Kaleesuwari Refinery has 10 board changes on record in total.
Kaleesuwari Refinery can be reached through the website kaleesuwari.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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