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About Knight Watch Security Private Limited
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Knight Watch Security Private Limited is a private limited company based in Delhi, India. It operates in the security and surveillance segment of the business services sector. It was incorporated on 27 January 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1998PTC091931. Its GSTIN is 07AAACK7975M1ZV (Delhi). The company holds 16 GST registrations, of which 10 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It was formerly known as Knight Watch Security Limited. It is led by directors including Gaurav Karan (Managing Director) and Pratibha Karan.
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 D – 56 Khasra No.281 284/2 Min. Chhattarpur Enclave 100 Foota Road, Delhi, India – 110074.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹73.1 Cr, a decline of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹85.23 Lakh (net margin 1.2%) and EBITDA of ₹4.16 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 361% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 2,867 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹50.41 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹6.64 Cr on record. Court records list 46 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 42 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2021. Its 6 peer companies in the Business Services industry (Security Services), with the same principal business activity (security and investigation activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is SDS Security Private Limited with revenue of ₹73.97 Cr.
Knight Watch Security Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-DL-10-0004306). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website knightwatchsecurityindia.wordpress.com.
Company details
CIN history
Knight Watch Security has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74899DL1998PLC091931. The current CIN is U74899DL1998PTC091931, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U74899DL1998PTC091931 | Current |
| U74899DL1998PLC091931 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Knight Watch Security
Contact details
Knight Watch Security Private Limited's registered office is in Delhi, Delhi. Its website is knightwatchsecurityindia.wordpress.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Social Media
- Registered AddressD – 56 Khasra No.281 284/2 Min. Chhattarpur Enclave 100 Foota Road, Delhi, India – 110074
- IndustryBusiness Services, Security & Surveillance
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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 Knight Watch Security is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers security and investigation activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N4 | Security and investigation activities |
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Financials of Knight Watch Security Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKnight Watch Security Private Limited reported revenue of ₹73.1 Cr (down 12% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over five years, including a 12% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 3% 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 | ₹4.16 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹85.23 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Knight Watch Security Private Limited
Knight Watch Security has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Gaurav Karan Also directs: Thai Life India Private Limited, Almanac Hospitality LLP, Buzzy Bee Art Trading LLP and 3 more | Managing Director | 27 Jan 1998 | 28 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Pratibha Karan | Director | 01 Oct 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Raja Vijay Karan Also directs: Thai Life India Private Limited | Director | 27 Jan 1998 | 28 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Knight Watch Security Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Business Services industry (Security Services), with the same principal business activity (security and investigation activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| SDS Security Private Limited | ₹73.97 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Orange Securitas Private Limited | ₹73.63 Cr (FY 2025) | -17.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Knight Watch Security Private Limitedthis company | ₹73.1 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹85.23 Lakh | 1.2% | -12.0% | 2,867 | Delhi, India |
| Cosmos Manpower Private Limited | ₹72.07 Cr (FY 2025) | 4.0% | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India | |||
| Westech Securities Private Limited | ₹70.55 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| SRS Shield Private Limited | ₹70.14 Cr (FY 2024) | 299.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Rakshak Security Services and Systems Private Limited | ₹70.07 Cr (FY 2025) | 17.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Knight Watch Security Private Limited is audited by D D BANSAL ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| D D BANSAL ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 005597C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Knight Watch Security 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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| 27 Oct 2025 | 101187272 | Others | ₹22 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 101100269 | Others | ₹3.65 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2025 | 101102197 | Others | ₹8.1 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Oct 2022 | 100680837 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 100751724 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹48.2 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
Knight Watch Security Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2021.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 3 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Knight Watch Security Private Limited has 46 court cases on record: 4 filed by Knight Watch Security, 42 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 43 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 44 | 40 | 3 |
| High courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 46)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Ireo Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Green Emobility Priavate Limited | Pending |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Arjan Auto Privat Limited | Pending |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Court case (L I R) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court of Orissa | Writ petition | Filed against the company | 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 Knight Watch Security Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Knight Watch Security Private Limited has a workforce of 2,867 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Knight Watch Security has 16 GST registrations: 10 active and 6 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACK7975M1ZV | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACK7975M1ZT | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAACK7975M1Z5 | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 16 Jul 2017 |
| 05AAACK7975M1ZZ | Uttarakhand | Active | 16 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Knight Watch Security Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1998: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Fatima Mahdi Karan ceased to be Additional Director on 31 May 2016.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Knight Watch Security is an active private limited company based in Delhi, India. The company works in security and surveillance, within the business services industry. It was incorporated on 27 January 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1998PTC091931.
Knight Watch Security has 3 current directors:
- Gaurav Karan - Managing Director
- Pratibha Karan - Director
- Raja Vijay Karan - Director
The latest financial statements of Knight Watch Security 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 Knight Watch Security is 07AAACK7975M1ZV, registered in Delhi. The company has 16 GST registrations in all, of which 10 are active and 6 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACK7975M1ZT (Maharashtra), 02AAACK7975M1Z5 (Himachal Pradesh), 05AAACK7975M1ZZ (Uttarakhand).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Knight Watch Security is U74899DL1998PTC091931. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Knight Watch Security has 46 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 42 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Knight Watch Security was incorporated on 27 January 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Knight Watch Security has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2021.
The peers of Knight Watch Security by revenue are SDS Security Private Limited, Orange Securitas Private Limited, Cosmos Manpower Private Limited, Westech Securities Private Limited, SRS Shield Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Business Services industry (Security Services), with the same principal business activity (security and investigation activities).
Fatima Mahdi Karan ceased to be Additional Director on 31 May 2016. Gauri Karan ceased to be Director on 31 May 2016. Nainika Karan ceased to be Director on 31 May 2016. Knight Watch Security has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Knight Watch Security is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-DL-10-0004306).

