- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TS-02-0008548

About Kantar GDC India Private Limited
Data last updated:
Kantar GDC India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the database management and solutions segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 08 January 1992 and has been in existence for over 34 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U74140TG1992PTC013677. Its GSTIN is 36AABCN2278F2ZI (Telangana). The company holds 27 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.1 Cr. It was formerly known as Tns India Private Limited and Oracle Research and Consultancy Group Private Limited. It is led by directors including Tony Joseph Kattoor (Whole-Time Director) and Padma Kiran Rao.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 June 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 December 2024. The registered office is at Office 1B West Wing 11th Floor Block A, International Tech Park Hyderabad Hitech City Madhapur, Telangana, India – 500081.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹348.2 Cr, a growth of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹67.3 Cr (net margin 19.3%) and EBITDA of ₹94.71 Cr (EBITDA margin 27.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 1,402 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kantar. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹20 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹21.5 Cr on record. Court records list 53 cases involving the company, including 30 filed by the company and 23 filed against it; 26 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2011. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 254 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers.
Kantar GDC India Private Limited is registered as an MSME under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TS-02-0008548). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kantar.com.
Company details
Name history
Kantar GDC India has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Tns India Private Limited, Oracle Research And Consultancy Group Private Limited, and Kantar Gdc India Private Limited. The current legal name is Kantar Gdc India Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Kantar GDC India Private Limited | Current |
| Tns India Private Limited | Previous |
| Oracle Research And Consultancy Group Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Kantar GDC India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74140AP1992PTC013677. The current CIN is U74140TG1992PTC013677, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74140TG1992PTC013677 | Current |
| U74140AP1992PTC013677 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Kantar GDC India
Contact details
Kantar GDC India Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is kantar.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressOffice 1B West Wing 11th Floor Block A, International Tech Park Hyderabad Hitech City Madhapur, Telangana, India – 500081
- IndustryInformation Technology, Database Management & Solutions
To see the full contact details of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
- 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
Kantar GDC India operates one associated brand: Kantar. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing data and analytics are delivered to businesses worldwide. | kantar.com |
Financials of Kantar GDC India Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKantar GDC India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹348.2 Cr (up 16% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including 16% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 61% 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 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 | FY 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | |||||
| Revenue from Operations | |||||
| Other Income | |||||
| Total Revenue | ₹348.2 Cr | ||||
| Cost of Materials Consumed | |||||
| Employee Benefit Expense | |||||
| Finance Costs | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortisation | |||||
| Other Expenses | |||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| EBITDA | ₹94.71 Cr | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | |||||
| Tax Expense | |||||
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹67.3 Cr | ||||
| Balance Sheet | |||||
| Share Capital | |||||
| Reserves and Surplus | |||||
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | |||||
| Long-term Borrowings | |||||
| Short-term Borrowings | |||||
| Trade Payables | |||||
| Total Liabilities | |||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Investments | |||||
| Inventories | |||||
| Trade Receivables | |||||
| Cash and Bank Balance | |||||
| Total Assets | |||||
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 | FY 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||||
| EBITDA Margin | 27.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 19.3% | ||||
| Return on Equity (ROE) | |||||
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | |||||
| Return on Assets (ROA) | |||||
| Liquidity and Debt | |||||
| Current Ratio | |||||
| Quick Ratio | |||||
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | |||||
| Interest Coverage Ratio | |||||
| Efficiency and Growth | |||||
| Asset Turnover | |||||
| Receivable Days | |||||
| Payable Days | |||||
| Inventory Days | |||||
| Revenue Growth | |||||
| Net Profit Growth | |||||
To see the full financial statements and ratios of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Kantar GDC India Private Limited
Kantar GDC India has 4 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Kiran Rao Also directs: Tvarita Consulting Private Limited, Kantar India Foundation | Director | 01 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Hemant Kumar Bansal Also directs: Kantar India Foundation, Indian Market Research Bureau Private Limited, Meterology Data Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 02 Dec 2020 | 5 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Tony Joseph Kattoor | Whole-Time Director | 18 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Deepender Rana Also directs: Kantar India Foundation, Indian Market Research Bureau Private Limited, Hindustan Thompson Associates Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 01 Apr 2022 | 4 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kantar GDC India Private Limited is audited by Deloitte Haskins And Sells LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Haskins And Sells LLP | FY 2023 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kantar GDC India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||||
| Public | |||||
| Others |
To see the full shareholding pattern of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2022 | 100543197 | Others | ₹20 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 03 Aug 2000 | 80020446 | Bnp Paribas | ₹1.5 Cr | Satisfied |
To see the full charge records of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kantar GDC India Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2011.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: TNS Research Limited Seller: The MBL Group Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kantar GDC India Private Limited has 53 court cases on record: 30 filed by Kantar GDC India, 23 filed against it. 26 cases are pending and 27 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 41 | 14 | 24 |
| District courts | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 53)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (CARAP) | Filed by the company against Mack Star Marketing Private Limited | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1100-Arbitration Matters : SLPs challenging Arbitration Matters) | Filed against the company by Mack Star Marketing Private Limited Through Its Authorised Representative, Mr. Sumit Saha 1101, 11Th Floor, Tower B, Peninsula Business Park, S.B. Road, Lower Parel Mumbai , District: Mumbai ,Mumbai , Maharashtra | Disposed |
| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Mack Star Marketing Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against Mack Star Marketing Pvt Ltd and Others and 4 others | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CO.PET.) | Filed by the company against Doctor Morepen Ltd., | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
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
Kantar GDC India Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 254 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 46)
To see the full MSME payment records of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Kantar GDC India Private Limited has a workforce of 1,402 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 28, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kantar GDC India has 27 GST registrations: 5 active and 22 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AABCN2278F2ZI | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCN2278F1ZM | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AABCN2278F3ZG | Maharashtra | Active | 06 Jul 2017 |
| 29AABCN2278F3ZC | Karnataka | Active | 06 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Kantar GDC India Private Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Kantar GDC India Private Limited has 24 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Padma Kiran Rao ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jun 2023.
20 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Kantar GDC India is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in database management and solutions, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 08 January 1992 (34+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74140TG1992PTC013677.
Kantar GDC India has 4 current directors:
- Tony Joseph Kattoor - Whole-Time Director
- Padma Kiran Rao - Director
- Hemant Kumar Bansal - Director
- Deepender Rana - Director
The latest financial statements of Kantar GDC India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 December 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 June 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kantar GDC India is 36AABCN2278F2ZI, registered in Telangana. The company has 27 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 22 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AABCN2278F1ZM (Haryana), 27AABCN2278F3ZG (Maharashtra), 29AABCN2278F3ZC (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kantar GDC India is U74140TG1992PTC013677. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kantar GDC India has 53 court cases on record: 30 filed by the company and 23 filed against it. 26 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kantar GDC India was incorporated on 08 January 1992, making it 34+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Kantar GDC India has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2011.
Padma Kiran Rao ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jun 2023. Padma Kiran Rao was appointed as Director on 01 Aug 2022. Deepender Rana ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Jun 2022. Kantar GDC India has 24 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Kantar GDC India is registered as an MSME under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TS-02-0008548).
Kantar GDC India has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 254 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 19 Apr 2024.

