
Kmelos Apparels Limited
About Kmelos Apparels Limited
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Kmelos Apparels Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the sportswear and activewear segment of the fashion and textiles sector. It was incorporated on 01 November 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U24131TN1991PLC021627. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as Kmelo Apparels Limited. It is led by directors including Paresh Jain (Managing Director) and Reshma Jain.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at 94 Govindappa Street Ground Floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹15.88 Lakh, a decline of 91% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.21 Cr and EBITDA of -₹1.09 Cr. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 67% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed by the company.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Name history
Kmelos Apparels has undergone 5 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Kmelos Apparels Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Kmelos Apparels Limited | Current |
| Kmelo Apparels Limited | Previous |
| V - Melo Apparels Limited | Previous |
| V - Melo Apparels Private Limited | Previous |
| Santosh Filaments Pvt Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
Kmelos Apparels has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24131TN1991PTC021627. The current CIN is U24131TN1991PLC021627, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24131TN1991PLC021627 | Current |
| U24131TN1991PTC021627 | Previous |
Contact details
Kmelos Apparels Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address94 Govindappa Street Ground Floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600001
- IndustryFashion and Textile, Sportswear & Activewear, Innerwear
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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 Kmelos Apparels is manufacturing. In detail, this covers textile, leather and other apparel products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C2 | Textile, leather and other apparel products |
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Financials of Kmelos Apparels Limited
FY 2018 filings availableKmelos Apparels Limited reported revenue of ₹15.88 Lakh (down 91% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 67% over three years, including a 91% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 71% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹15.88 Lakh | |||
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| EBITDA | -₹1.09 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.21 Cr | |||
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Board of directors of Kmelos Apparels Limited
Kmelos Apparels has 4 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reshma Jain | Director | 28 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ashok Kumar Jain | Director | 16 Jan 2017 | 9 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Saroj Jain Also directs: Rathod Industries Private Limited | Director | 04 Jul 2011 | 15 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Paresh Jain | Managing Director | 05 Aug 2008 | 18 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kmelos Apparels Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Apparel industry (Inner Wear, Sportswear), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J T C Knitwears Private Limited | ₹22.39 Lakh (FY 2024) | -44.0% | Punjab, India | |||
| Calibre Textiles Private Limited | ₹16.43 Lakh (FY 2020) | 136.0% | Vadodara, Gujarat, India | |||
| Kmelos Apparels Limitedthis company | ₹15.88 Lakh (FY 2018) | -₹1.21 Cr | -91.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| Abhitex Knitters Private Limited | ₹13.78 Lakh (FY 2025) | 10.0% | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Tayal Apparels India Private Limited | ₹12.22 Lakh (FY 2025) | -82.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Kmelos Apparels Limited is audited by PRAKASH DUGAR & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| PRAKASH DUGAR & CO | FY 2018 | 006480S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kmelos Apparels Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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| Promoters | |||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||
| Public | |||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2013 | 10473248 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Nov 2008 | 10132108 | Bank of India Limited | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Kmelos Apparels Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by Kmelos Apparels. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Yamunanagar, Haryana | Court case (Nia Act) | Filed by the company against 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 Kmelos Apparels Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Kmelos Apparels has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Kmelos Apparels Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2008: 4 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Ashok Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2017.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kmelos Apparels is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in sportswear and activewear, within the fashion and textile industry. It was incorporated on 01 November 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24131TN1991PLC021627.
Kmelos Apparels has 4 current directors:
- Paresh Jain - Managing Director
- Reshma Jain - Director
- Ashok Kumar Jain - Director
- Saroj Jain - Director
The latest financial statements of Kmelos Apparels on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Kmelos Apparels has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kmelos Apparels is U24131TN1991PLC021627. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kmelos Apparels has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by the company.
Kmelos Apparels was incorporated on 01 November 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Kmelos Apparels by revenue are J T C Knitwears Private Limited, Calibre Textiles Private Limited, Abhitex Knitters Private Limited, Tayal Apparels India Private Limited, all in the Apparel industry (Inner Wear, Sportswear), with the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products).
Ashok Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2017. Ashok Kumar Jain was appointed as Director on 16 Jan 2017. Reshma Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2016. Kmelos Apparels has 11 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Kmelos Apparels is at 94 Govindappa Street Ground Floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600001.
Kmelos Apparels operates in the fashion and textile industry, in the sportswear and activewear segment.

