About Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Data last updated:
Kochi Metro Rail Limited is a public limited state government company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. It operates in the railway infrastructure development segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 02 August 2011 and has been in existence for over 15 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U60100KL2011SGC029003. Its GSTIN is 32AAECK5274H1ZL (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2,100 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1,887.9 Cr. It is led by directors including Loknath Behera (Managing Director) and Sanjay Kumar (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 02 December 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Jln Metro Station 4th Floor Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹275.26 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹430.6 Cr (net margin -156.4%) and EBITDA of ₹102.48 Cr (EBITDA margin 37.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years.
The company has about 528 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2,740.96 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹9 Cr on record. Court records list 1,388 cases involving the company, including 88 filed by the company and 1,300 filed against it; 669 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹849.86 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kochimetro.org.
Company details
Contact details
Kochi Metro Rail Limited's registered office is in Kochi, Kerala. Its website is kochimetro.org. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressJln Metro Station 4th Floor Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682017
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, Railway Infrastructure Development
To see the full contact details of Kochi Metro Rail 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Kochi Metro Rail is transport and storage. In detail, this covers land transport via railways & pipelines and services incidental to land, water & air transportation. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H2 | Land transport via Railways & Pipelines | |
| H | Transport and storage | H5 | Services incidental to land, water & air transportation |
To see the full business activity and turnover split of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
Financials of Kochi Metro Rail Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKochi Metro Rail Limited reported revenue of ₹275.26 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years, including 12% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 151% 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
| 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 | |||||
| Cost of Materials Consumed | |||||
| Employee Benefit Expense | |||||
| Finance Costs | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortisation | |||||
| Other Expenses | |||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| EBITDA | ₹102.48 Cr | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | |||||
| Tax Expense | |||||
| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹430.6 Cr | ||||
| 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 | 37.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -156.4% | ||||
| 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 Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Kochi Metro Rail has 12 current directors and 77 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anirudhan Jayathilak | Nominee Director | 11 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sanjay Kumar | Whole-Time Director | 19 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Bhupender Singh Bodh Also directs: Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Remc Limited | Nominee Director | 18 Dec 2020 | 5 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Muthal Purayidath Ramnavas Also directs: Kochi Water Metro Limited | Whole-Time Director | 28 Jun 2022 | 4 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Namita Mehrotra | Nominee Director | 30 May 2022 | 4 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Loknath Behera Also directs: Kochi Water Metro Limited | Managing Director | 27 Aug 2021 | 5 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kochi Metro Rail Limited is audited by G Joseph & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| G Joseph & Associates | FY 2023 | 006310S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kochi Metro Rail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||||
| Public | |||||
| Others |
To see the full shareholding pattern of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | 100929795 | Canara Bank | ₹24.37 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Mar 2020 | 100332695 | Canara Bank | ₹730.67 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 100297087 | Canara Bank | ₹95 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2015 | 10563862 | The Ernakulam District Co-Operative Bank Ltd. | ₹470 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Jul 2014 | 10513351 | Canara Bank | ₹1,420.92 Cr | Open |
To see the full charge records of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹849.86 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Rights issue | ₹480.44 Cr | Investors: President Of India, an individual |
| Aug 2015 | Funding round | ₹637.36 Cr | Investors: President Of India, an individual |
| May 2014 | Rights issue | ₹655.1 Cr | Investors: President Of India, an individual |
| Aug 2012 | Funding round | ₹212.5 Cr | Investors: President Of India, an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has 1,388 court cases on record: 88 filed by Kochi Metro Rail, 1,300 filed against it. 669 cases are pending and 719 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 842 | 815 | 535 |
| High courts | 533 | 477 | 127 |
| Supreme Court | 13 | 8 | 7 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,388)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Kerala | Court case (AR) | Filed against the company by Sowil Limited | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company by Hibye Entertainments (OPC) Pvt. Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Future Students Research Organisation LLP | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against M/S Bulls Eye Media Private Limited and 5 others | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (OP(C)) | Filed by the company against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited and 8 others | Pending |
To see the full case history of Kochi Metro Rail 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
Kochi Metro Rail Limited was last rated by Indiarating on 24 Apr 2023.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Indiarating | 24 Apr 2023 |
To see the full credit ratings and regulatory alerts of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kochi Metro Rail Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Kochi Metro Rail has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has a workforce of 528 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kochi Metro Rail has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAECK5274H1ZL | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has 88 board changes on record since 2012: 12 appointments and 76 cessations. The latest: Roopa Mishra was appointed as Nominee Director on 10 Sep 2025.
91 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Kochi Metro Rail is an active public limited state government company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The company works in railway infrastructure development, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 02 August 2011 (15+ years old) and is registered under CIN U60100KL2011SGC029003.
Kochi Metro Rail has 12 current directors:
- Loknath Behera - Managing Director
- Sanjay Kumar - Whole-Time Director
- Muthal Purayidath Ramnavas - Whole-Time Director
- Anirudhan Jayathilak - Nominee Director
- Bhupender Singh Bodh - Nominee Director
- Namita Mehrotra - Nominee Director
- Roopa Mishra - Nominee Director
- Jaideep - Nominee Director
- Kalluvila Veedu Ravindran Jyothilal - Nominee Director
- Katikithala Srinivas - Nominee Director
- Biju Krishnan Kutty - Nominee Director
- Govindaraju Priyanka - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Kochi Metro Rail on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 02 December 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kochi Metro Rail is 32AAECK5274H1ZL, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kochi Metro Rail is U60100KL2011SGC029003. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kochi Metro Rail has 1,388 court cases on record: 88 filed by the company and 1,300 filed against it. 669 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kochi Metro Rail was incorporated on 02 August 2011, making it 15+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Kochi Metro Rail has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹849.86 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Roopa Mishra was appointed as Nominee Director on 10 Sep 2025. Govindaraju Priyanka was appointed as Nominee Director on 31 Aug 2025. Nattamaisornaiyer Kesavan Umesh ceased to be Nominee Director on 31 Aug 2025. Kochi Metro Rail has 88 board changes on record in total.
Kochi Metro Rail can be reached through the website kochimetro.org. Its registered office is in Kochi, Kerala, India.