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- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0038589

About Kappal Logistics Private Limited
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Kappal Logistics Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the integrated logistics and supply chain solutions segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 03 October 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U74999TN2016PTC112794. Its GSTIN is 33AACCF9286E1ZK (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10.2 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹3.89 Lakh. It is led by directors Raghavendran Viswanathan and Venkataramani Aadithya.
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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹35.93 Cr, a decline of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.95 Cr (net margin -5.4%) and EBITDA of -₹1.74 Cr (EBITDA margin -4.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 65% over three years and 24% over five years.
The company has about 23 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kappal. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹16 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹5.6 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed by the company; 1 case is pending. The company has 17 deals on record (11 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹130.25 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Kappal Logistics Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0038589). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website freightbro.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Kappal Logistics Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is freightbro.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNew No 2 Old No 29, Lady Madhavan Road Mahalingapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600034
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Integrated & Diversified Logistics Services
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Kappal Logistics is transport and storage. In detail, this covers services incidental to land, water & air transportation.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| H | Transport and storage | H5 | Services incidental to land, water & air transportation |
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Financials of Kappal Logistics Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKappal Logistics Private Limited reported revenue of ₹35.93 Cr (down 12% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 12% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24%. EBITDA rose 87% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.95 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -4.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -5.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kappal Logistics Private Limited
Kappal Logistics has 2 current directors and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Raghavendran Viswanathan Also directs: Miraitowa Advisors LLP, Freightify Solutions India Private Limited | Director | 03 Oct 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Venkataramani Aadithya Also directs: Freightify Solutions India Private Limited, Arthacon Partners LLP | Director | 14 Jul 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kappal Logistics Private Limited is audited by P A A & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P A A & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 015919S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kappal Logistics 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 07 Oct 2022 | 100651604 | Others | ₹16 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Nov 2022 | 100640831 | Others | ₹5.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Jan 2022 | 100526214 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹10 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kappal Logistics Private Limited has 17 deals on record (11 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹130.25 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 17)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: TMV Seller: 2 individuals |
| Feb 2023 | Funding round · Series A | ₹98.44 Cr | Investors: Peak XV Partners (Sequoia India and SEA), Motion Ventures, TMV |
| Jun 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 4 individuals |
| May 2021 | Funding round · Pre-Series A | ₹4.73 Cr | Investors: Dholakia Ventures, 100Unicorns (9Unicorns), Angel List |
| Jan 2019 | Funding round | ₹3.5 Cr | Investors: A & N Ventures 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
Kappal Logistics Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by Kappal Logistics. All case is pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (COS) | Filed by the company against Berusk Exports LLP | 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 Kappal Logistics Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Kappal Logistics Private Limited has a workforce of 23 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 02, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kappal Logistics has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AACCF9286E1ZK | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kappal Logistics Private Limited has 17 board changes on record since 2016: 2 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Sridhar Gopal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kappal Logistics is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in integrated and diversified logistics services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 03 October 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999TN2016PTC112794.
Kappal Logistics has 2 current directors:
- Raghavendran Viswanathan - Director
- Venkataramani Aadithya - Director
The latest financial statements of Kappal Logistics 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 FY 2017 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kappal Logistics is 33AACCF9286E1ZK, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kappal Logistics is U74999TN2016PTC112794. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kappal Logistics has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by the company. 1 is pending.
Kappal Logistics was incorporated on 03 October 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Kappal Logistics has 17 deals on record (11 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹130.25 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Sridhar Gopal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Venkataramani Aadithya was appointed as Director on 14 Jul 2023. Vinod Kumar Talreja ceased to be Director on 03 Nov 2022. Kappal Logistics has 17 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Kappal Logistics is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0038589).