About Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited
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Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the carriers services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 06 April 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U60231KA1984PTC006006. Its GSTIN is 29AABCA4659F1ZM (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹20 Cr. It was formerly known as Apple Engineering Private Limited and Kingsway Fashions Private Limited. It is led by directors including Suja George (Managing Director) and Mini Kuruvilla (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 16st.Marks Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹24.99 Cr, a decline of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.12 Cr (net margin -12.5%) and EBITDA of -₹1.35 Cr (EBITDA margin -5.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 17% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹11.32 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹7.86 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kelachandragroup.com.
Company details
Name history
Kelachandra Logistics has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Apple Engineering Private Limited, and Kingsway Fashions Private Limited. The current legal name is Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited | Current |
| Apple Engineering Private Limited | Previous |
| Kingsway Fashions Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Kelachandra Logistics has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U01712KA1984PTC006006. The current CIN is U60231KA1984PTC006006, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U60231KA1984PTC006006 | Current |
| U01712KA1984PTC006006 | Previous |
Contact details
Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is kelachandragroup.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address16st.Marks Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Carriers 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 Kelachandra Logistics is transport and storage. In detail, this covers land transport via road.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H1 | Land Transport via Road |
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Financials of Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKelachandra Logistics Private Limited reported revenue of ₹24.99 Cr (down 2% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 2% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17%. EBITDA fell 226% 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 | -₹1.35 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.12 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -5.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -12.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited
Kelachandra Logistics has 4 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Kuruvilla Joseph Kelachandra Also directs: Kelachandra Holdings LLP, Kelachandra Agrotech LLP, Kelachandra Manasara Agrotech LLP and 5 more | Director | 18 Jun 1992 | 34 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rana George | Director | 17 May 2006 | 20 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Suja George | Managing Director | 15 Mar 1995 | 31 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Mini Kuruvilla | Whole-Time Director | 15 Mar 1995 | 31 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited is compared with the 9 companies closest to it by revenue in the Transport and Logistics industry (Road Carriers and Trucking), with the same principal business activity (land transport via road), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Srinivasa Road Transport Private Limited | ₹25.49 Cr (FY 2022) | 33.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| New Ruby Cargo Private Limited | ₹25.46 Cr (FY 2025) | 50.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| D P Carriers Private Limited | ₹25.42 Cr (FY 2024) | -20.0% | Patna, Bihar, India | |||
| Aggarwal Motors Carrier Private Limited | ₹25.01 Cr (FY 2024) | -33.0% | Sangria, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Kelachandra Logistics Private Limitedthis company | ₹24.99 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹3.12 Cr | -12.5% | -2.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| JRC Transcon Private Limited | ₹24.95 Cr (FY 2024) | 52.0% | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | |||
| Aar Tee Transport Company Private Limited | ₹24.93 Cr (FY 2024) | 77.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Kanta Carriers Private Limited | ₹24.82 Cr (FY 2024) | 2.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| JSTC Logistics Private Limited | ₹24.8 Cr (FY 2025) | -45.0% | Secunderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Karamveer Transport Company Private Limited | ₹24.78 Cr (FY 2024) | -6.0% | Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited is audited by NSVM & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| NSVM & Associates | FY 2023 | 010072S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kelachandra 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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| 13 Mar 2025 | 101087638 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Apr 2017 | 100114431 | Others | ₹3.4 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | 10471499 | Vijaya Bank | ₹4.8 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 10283899 | Vijaya Bank | ₹12 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 10096281 | Vijaya Bank | ₹2.9 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Kelachandra Logistics has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AABCA4659F1ZM | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kelachandra Logistics Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1992: 5 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: George Kelachandra Joseph ceased to be Director on 30 Sep 2013.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kelachandra Logistics is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in carriers services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 06 April 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U60231KA1984PTC006006.
Kelachandra Logistics has 4 current directors:
- Suja George - Managing Director
- Mini Kuruvilla - Whole-Time Director
- Kuruvilla Joseph Kelachandra - Director
- Rana George - Director
The latest financial statements of Kelachandra Logistics on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kelachandra Logistics is 29AABCA4659F1ZM, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kelachandra Logistics is U60231KA1984PTC006006. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kelachandra Logistics has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it.
Kelachandra Logistics was incorporated on 06 April 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of Kelachandra Logistics by revenue are Srinivasa Road Transport Private Limited, New Ruby Cargo Private Limited, D P Carriers Private Limited, Aggarwal Motors Carrier Private Limited, JRC Transcon Private Limited and 4 more, all in the Transport and Logistics industry (Road Carriers and Trucking), with the same principal business activity (land transport via road).
George Kelachandra Joseph ceased to be Director on 30 Sep 2013. Rana George was appointed as Director on 17 May 2006. George Kelachandra Joseph was appointed as Director on 15 Mar 1995. Kelachandra Logistics has 6 board changes on record in total.
Kelachandra Logistics can be reached through the website kelachandragroup.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Kelachandra Logistics is at 16st.Marks Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001.