MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Medium (2022-23)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0005862
Kitex Limited - home & lifestyle in Aluva, Kerala, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹158.64 Cr
▼ 13% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹5.3 Cr
Net margin 3.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹11.53 Cr
EBITDA margin 7.3%
Authorised capital
₹30 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹25.3 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹187.74 Cr
Satisfied ₹111.77 Cr
Company age
51 yrs
Est. 1975
Employees · EPFO
939
Provident fund records
About Kitex Limited
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Kitex Limited is a public limited company based in Aluva, Kerala, India. It operates in the lifestyle products and accessories manufacturing segment of the home and lifestyle products sector. It was incorporated on 22 November 1975 and has been in existence for over 51 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74140KL1975PLC002744. Its GSTIN is 32AABCK1586D1ZX (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹25.3 Cr. It was formerly known as Kizhakkambalam Textiles Ltd. It is led by directors including Boby Meckamkunnel Jacob (Managing Director) and Dony Dominic (Whole-Time Director).
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 P B No 4 Kizhakkambalam, Aluva, Kerala, India – 683562.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹158.64 Cr, a decline of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.3 Cr (net margin 3.3%) and EBITDA of ₹11.53 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 939 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 4 brands: Kitex Limited, Kitex, Kitex Garments and Anna Group. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹187.74 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹111.77 Cr on record. Court records list 50 cases involving the company, including 43 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2018. Its 5 peer companies in the Consumer Products industry (Lifestyle and Accessories Manufacturers, Textiles), with the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is G. C. Threads Private Limited with revenue of ₹159.19 Cr. The company has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 1,875 overdue payments to 98 micro and small suppliers.
Kitex Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0005862). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website annagroup.net.
Company details
CIN U74140KL1975PLC002744
Registration Number 002744
Incorporation Date 22 November 1975
ROC Ernakulam
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KL-02-0005862
Key People
Boby Meckamkunnel Jacob Managing Director Dony Dominic Whole-Time Director Karunakarannair Pillai Chandrasekharanpillai Director Recognitions & Rankings of Kitex
Contact details
Kitex Limited's registered office is in Aluva, Kerala. Its website is annagroup.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressP B No 4 Kizhakkambalam, Aluva, Kerala, India – 683562
- IndustryHome & Lifestyle, Lifestyle Products & Accessories Manufacturing
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Brands
Kitex operates multiple associated brands including Kitex Limited, Kitex, and Kitex Garments. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Textile manufacturing and sales of clothing, bags, innerwear, and babywear in India. | kitexonline.com | |
| Knitted garments for infants and children are manufactured and exported. | kitexgarments.com | |
| Manufacturing of cookwares, garments, fabrics, food products, and bags in Kerala. | annagroup.net | |
| Online retail of apparels, home goods, and groceries in India. | kitexlifestyle.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Kitex are manufacturing and electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply. In detail, this covers textile, leather and other apparel products and electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C2 | Textile, leather and other apparel products | |
| D | Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply | D1 | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution |
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Financials of Kitex Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKitex Limited reported revenue of ₹158.64 Cr (down 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹158.64 Cr ▼ 13%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹5.3 Cr margin 3.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹11.53 Cr margin 7.3%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 13%
3 years · compounded
▼ 11%
5 years · compounded
▼ 8%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 18%
3 years · compounded
▼ 20%
5 years · compounded
▼ 7%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including a 13% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 18% 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 | ₹11.53 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.3 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kitex Limited
Kitex has 6 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dony Dominic | Whole-Time Director | 05 Aug 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Karunakarannair Pillai Chandrasekharanpillai Also directs: Sea Land Marines Pvt Ltd, Anna Aluminium Products (India) Limited, Anna Aluminium Company Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 29 Jan 2009 | 17 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Jeff Jacob Also directs: Sara Spices Private Limited, Anna Aluminium Company Private Limited, Anna Aluminium Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 02 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Boby Meckamkunnel Jacob Also directs: Sea Land Marines Pvt Ltd, Sara Spices Private Limited, Anna Aluminium Products (India) Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 28 Jun 1983 | 43 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sajeev Koshy | Director | 29 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Leela Thazhassery | Director | 13 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kitex Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Products industry (Lifestyle and Accessories Manufacturers, Textiles), with the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. C. Threads Private Limited | ₹159.19 Cr (FY 2025) | -11.0% | Samana, Punjab, India | |||
| Kitex Limitedthis company | ₹158.64 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹5.3 Cr | 3.3% | -13.0% | 939 | Aluva, Kerala, India |
| Shri Dhanalakshmi Spinntex Private Limited | ₹158.6 Cr (FY 2025) | -3.0% | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Shekhada Cot-Gin Private Limited | ₹158.52 Cr (FY 2025) | -21.0% | Jamnagar, Gujarat, India | |||
| Sekhani Industries Private Limited | ₹158.5 Cr (FY 2025) | -18.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Rajsamadhiyala Spintex Private Limited | ₹158.22 Cr (FY 2025) | 0.0% | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Kitex Limited is audited by ANIL K NAYAR for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| ANIL K NAYAR | FY 2022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kitex 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 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹187.74 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹111.77 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 101118070 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹7.85 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Jun 2024 | 100940114 | Others | ₹35 Lakh | Open | |
| 07 May 2024 | 100916072 | Others | ₹50 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 100757020 | Others | ₹12.4 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Jun 2022 | 100590071 | Others | ₹10 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 40 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kitex Limited has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2018.
Total deals
6
Secondary share transfers
6
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
| Oct 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
| May 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | 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
Kitex Limited has 50 court cases on record: 43 filed by Kitex, 7 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 41 are disposed.
Total cases
50
Filed by the company
43
Filed against the company
7
Pending
9
Disposed
41
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| District courts | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 50)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Federal Bank Ltd and 5 others | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Petition | Filed by the company against Reserve Bank of India | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Eagle Business Corporation Rep by Its Proprietor Ashish Jain | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (Special Leave Petition (Civil)) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner of Central Tax and Central Excise and 2 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Kitex Limited was last rated by Crisil on 29 Oct 2019.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 29 Oct 2019 |
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MSME payment delays
Kitex Limited has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 1,875 overdue payments to 98 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 98)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Anthony Garments Private Limited | |||
| Fabtech International Hosieries Private Limited | |||
| Galaxy Packing Industry Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Kitex Limited has a workforce of 939 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
939
Active EPFO establishments
3
Employee growth
-13.6%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 | 939 |
| FY 2025-26 | |
| FY 2024-25 | |
| FY 2023-24 | |
| FY 2022-23 | |
| FY 2021-22 | |
| FY 2020-21 | |
| FY 2019-20 | |
| FY 2018-19 | |
| FY 2017-18 | |
| FY 2016-17 |
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GST
Kitex has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AABCK1586D1ZX | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AABCK1586D1ZV | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kitex Limited has 14 board changes on record since 1983: 6 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Jeff Jacob was appointed as Director on 02 Dec 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 25.00 Cr registered on 30 Mar 2019 with Charge ID 100256224 was modified on 03 Jul 2025.
Charges
A charge with The South Indian Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.08 Cr with Charge ID 101118070 was registered on 20 Jun 2025.
Appointed
Jeff Jacob was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 28 Oct 2020 via Charge ID 100387577 with The South Indian Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 24 Oct 2024.
AGM
Kitex Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.35 Cr with Charge ID 100940114 was registered on 19 Jun 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.50 Cr with Charge ID 100916072 was registered on 07 May 2024.
Filing
Kitex Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Ernakulam.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 12.40 Cr registered on 19 Jul 2023 with Charge ID 100757020 was modified on 05 Jan 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 05 Aug 2008 via Charge ID 10118455 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 06 Oct 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 25 Jun 2020 via Charge ID 100345097 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 21 Jul 2023.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 12.40 Cr with Charge ID 100757020 was registered on 19 Jul 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
Kitex is an active public limited company based in Aluva, Kerala, India. The company works in lifestyle products and accessories manufacturing, within the home and lifestyle industry. It was incorporated on 22 November 1975 (51+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74140KL1975PLC002744.
Kitex has 6 current directors:
- Boby Meckamkunnel Jacob - Managing Director
- Dony Dominic - Whole-Time Director
- Karunakarannair Pillai Chandrasekharanpillai - Director
- Jeff Jacob - Director
- Sajeev Koshy - Director
- Leela Thazhassery - Director
The latest financial statements of Kitex 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 Kitex is 32AABCK1586D1ZX, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AABCK1586D1ZV (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kitex is U74140KL1975PLC002744. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kitex has 50 court cases on record: 43 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kitex was incorporated on 22 November 1975, making it 51+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Kitex has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2018.
The peers of Kitex by revenue are G. C. Threads Private Limited, Shri Dhanalakshmi Spinntex Private Limited, Shekhada Cot-Gin Private Limited, Sekhani Industries Private Limited, Rajsamadhiyala Spintex Private Limited, all in the Consumer Products industry (Lifestyle and Accessories Manufacturers, Textiles), with the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products).
Jeff Jacob was appointed as Director on 02 Dec 2024. Sajeev Koshy was appointed as Director on 29 Sep 2018. Amprayil Kurien Mathew ceased to be Director on 24 Sep 2018. Kitex has 14 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Kitex is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0005862).
Kitex has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 1,875 overdue payments to 98 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 24 Apr 2024.
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