KN Highways Development Private Limited
About KN Highways Development Private Limited
Data last updated:
KN Highways Development Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Drn Infrastructure Private Limited. It operates in the road and bridge construction segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 17 July 2018 and has been in existence for over 8 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U45209KA2018PTC126777. Its GSTIN is 29AAHCK1977G1Z5 (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.41 Cr. It was formerly known as Kn Highways Development Limited. It is led by directors including Dinesh Ramachandra Nayak and Venugopal Krishnamurthy Hallur.
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 Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹210.7 Cr. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹90 Lakh (net margin 0.4%) and EBITDA of ₹39.64 Cr (EBITDA margin 18.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years.
The company has about 13 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: DRN Infrastructure. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹236 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹236 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
KN Highways Development has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U45209KA2018PTC126777, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U45209KA2018PTC126777 | Current |
| U45209MH2018PLC311985 | Previous |
| U45209KA2018PLC126777 | Previous |
Contact details
KN Highways Development Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address#36 Munirathanam Orchids 2nd Floor, Railway Parallel Road Nehru Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560020
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, Road & Bridge Construction
To see the full contact details of KN Highways Development 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
KN Highways Development operates one associated brand: DRN Infrastructure. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Specializes in engineering and construction of roads, bridges, dams, canals, and railways. | drninfra.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of KN Highways Development is construction. In detail, this covers roads, railways, utility projects.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Construction | F2 | Roads, railways, Utility projects |
To see the full business activity and turnover split of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Financials of KN Highways Development Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKN Highways Development Private Limited reported revenue of ₹210.7 Cr for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years. 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 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | |||||
| Revenue from Operations | |||||
| Other Income | |||||
| Total Revenue | ₹210.7 Cr | ||||
| Cost of Materials Consumed | |||||
| Employee Benefit Expense | |||||
| Finance Costs | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortisation | |||||
| Other Expenses | |||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| EBITDA | ₹39.64 Cr | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | |||||
| Tax Expense | |||||
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹90 Lakh | ||||
| 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 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||||
| EBITDA Margin | 18.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.4% | ||||
| 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 KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of KN Highways Development Private Limited
KN Highways Development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Ramachandra Nayak | Director | 20 Feb 2019 | 7 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Venugopal Krishnamurthy Hallur | Director | 20 Feb 2019 | 7 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Basavaraju Kodlapura Vishwesharaiah Also directs: Rajamarga Infra Projects Private Limited | Director | 25 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Abhishek Dinesh Nayak | Additional Director | 02 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
KN Highways Development Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Infrastructure industry (Roads and Bridges), with the same principal business activity (roads, railways, utility projects), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSR Ecr Road Project Private Limited | ₹211.34 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Oasis Projects Limited | ₹211.25 Cr (FY 2025) | 23.0% | Chandigarh, India | |||
| KN Highways Development Private Limitedthis company | ₹210.7 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹90 Lakh | 0.4% | 13 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| Chittoor Thachur Highway Private Limited | ₹210.04 Cr (FY 2025) | 39.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Apco Magadh Expressway Private Limited | ₹209.44 Cr (FY 2025) | -26.0% | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Mathiyan Construction Private Limited | ₹208.28 Cr (FY 2024) | 3.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Varun Procon Private Limited | ₹207.94 Cr (FY 2025) | -16.0% | Mehsana, Gujarat, India |
To see the full peer comparison of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Auditor
KN Highways Development Private Limited is audited by Guru & Jana LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Guru & Jana LLP | FY 2025 | 006826S/S000214 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of KN Highways Development Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||||
| Public | |||||
| Others |
To see the full shareholding pattern of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep 2023 | 100812173 | Others | ₹236 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Oct 2021 | 100499640 | Idbi Trusteeship Services Limited | ₹236 Cr | Satisfied |
To see the full charge records of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
KN Highways Development Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 1 is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, KARNATAKA | Writ petition | Filed against the company by individuals | Pending |
| High Court, KARNATAKA | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple Trust | Disposed |
To see the full case history of KN Highways Development 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
KN Highways Development Private Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 03 Dec 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 03 Dec 2021 |
To see the full credit ratings and regulatory alerts of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for KN Highways Development Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
KN Highways Development Private Limited has a workforce of 13 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 08, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
KN Highways Development has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAHCK1977G1Z5 | Karnataka | Active | 13 Sep 2019 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of KN Highways Development Private Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
KN Highways Development Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2018: 4 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Abhishek Dinesh Nayak was appointed as Additional Director on 02 Sep 2025.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
KN Highways Development is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in road and bridge construction, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 17 July 2018 (8+ years old) and is registered under CIN U45209KA2018PTC126777.
KN Highways Development has 4 current directors:
- Dinesh Ramachandra Nayak - Director
- Venugopal Krishnamurthy Hallur - Director
- Basavaraju Kodlapura Vishwesharaiah - Director
- Abhishek Dinesh Nayak - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of KN Highways Development 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 2019 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of KN Highways Development is 29AAHCK1977G1Z5, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of KN Highways Development is U45209KA2018PTC126777. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
KN Highways Development has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. 1 is pending.
KN Highways Development was incorporated on 17 July 2018, making it 8+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of KN Highways Development by revenue are JSR Ecr Road Project Private Limited, Oasis Projects Limited, Chittoor Thachur Highway Private Limited, Apco Magadh Expressway Private Limited, Mathiyan Construction Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Infrastructure industry (Roads and Bridges), with the same principal business activity (roads, railways, utility projects).
Abhishek Dinesh Nayak was appointed as Additional Director on 02 Sep 2025. Dinesh Ramachandra Nayak ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Apr 2019. Venugopal Krishnamurthy Hallur ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Apr 2019. KN Highways Development has 11 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of KN Highways Development is at #36 Munirathanam Orchids 2nd Floor, Railway Parallel Road Nehru Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560020.
KN Highways Development operates in the infrastructure and utilities industry, in the road and bridge construction segment.