- Category
- Small (2022-23)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0003327

About Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd
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Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the general construction services segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 24 June 1993 and has been in existence for over 33 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74210KL1993PTC007195. Its GSTIN is 32AABCK6154B1Z3 (Kerala). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.42 Cr. It is led by directors including Maliakkal Varghese Antony (Managing Director) and Kannankeril Joseph Francis Xavier (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at 3rd Floor Puthuran Plaza K P C Jn Boat Jetty M.G Road, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹22.43 Cr, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹6.66 Cr (net margin -29.7%) and EBITDA of -₹15.03 Lakh (EBITDA margin -0.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over three years and 21% over five years.
The company has about 4 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹52.29 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹37.13 Cr on record. Court records list 60 cases involving the company, including 34 filed by the company and 26 filed against it; 18 cases are pending.
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0003327). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kunnelengineers.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors
Contact details
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its website is kunnelengineers.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address3rd Floor Puthuran Plaza K P C Jn Boat Jetty M.G Road, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682011
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, General Construction Services
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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 Kunnel Engineers and Contractors is construction. In detail, this covers buildings.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| F | Construction | F1 | Buildings |
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Financials of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd
FY 2023 filings availableKunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹22.43 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over five years, including a 14% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 112% 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 | ₹22.43 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹15.03 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹6.66 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -29.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Maliakkal Varghese Antony Also directs: B S Herbal and Fruits Plantations Private Limited, B S Waterways Private Limited, CCC Zero Waste Private Limited and 4 more | Managing Director | 24 Jun 1993 | 33 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kannankeril Joseph Francis Xavier Also directs: Kunnel Projects Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 24 Jun 1993 | 33 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Michael Xavier Kadungamparambil Also directs: Tech-Niche Products LLP | Whole-Time Director | 24 Jun 1993 | 33 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Infrastructure industry (Construction Services), with the same principal business activity (buildings), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Armco Infra Private Limited | ₹22.47 Cr (FY 2025) | 143.0% | Ernakulam, Kerala, India | |||
| Aaj Buildcon Private Limited | ₹22.44 Cr (FY 2025) | 48.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Awadh Engineers Private Limited | ₹22.43 Cr (FY 2025) | -12.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹22.43 Cr (FY 2023) | -₹6.66 Cr | -29.7% | -14.0% | 4 | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
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Auditor
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd is audited by SANKAR & MOORTHY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SANKAR & MOORTHY | FY 2023 | 003575S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd 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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| 28 Sep 2023 | 100803192 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹3.76 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 100803183 | Others | ₹2.54 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Jul 2022 | 100605845 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Jul 2020 | 100357083 | State Bank of India | ₹9.79 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Aug 2013 | 10446917 | Others | ₹34.2 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 32 View all charges
Legal cases
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd has 60 court cases on record: 34 filed by Kunnel Engineers and Contractors, 26 filed against it. 18 cases are pending and 42 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 30 | 4 | 10 |
| District courts | 22 | 17 | 8 |
| NCLT | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 60)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.A.P.) | Filed against the company by Provident Housing Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.A.P.) | Filed by the company against Provident Housing Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by M/S Shankara Building Products Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (MFA) | Filed against the company by The New India Assurance Company Limited, | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Reserve Bank of India and 2 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd was last rated by Crisil on 22 Jul 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 22 Jul 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 4 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2025-26 | 4 |
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GST
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AABCK6154B1Z3 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AABCK6154B2ZP | Karnataka | Active | 06 Jul 2018 |
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Recent activity
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd has 7 board changes on record since 1993: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Terrence Charles Titus ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 25 Jan 2020.
61 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors is an active private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in general construction services, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 24 June 1993 (33+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74210KL1993PTC007195.
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 3 current directors:
- Maliakkal Varghese Antony - Managing Director
- Kannankeril Joseph Francis Xavier - Whole-Time Director
- Michael Xavier Kadungamparambil - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors is 32AABCK6154B1Z3, registered in Kerala. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AABCK6154B2ZP (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors is U74210KL1993PTC007195. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 60 court cases on record: 34 filed by the company and 26 filed against it. 18 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors was incorporated on 24 June 1993, making it 33+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Kunnel Engineers and Contractors by revenue are Armco Infra Private Limited, Aaj Buildcon Private Limited, Awadh Engineers Private Limited, all in the Infrastructure industry (Construction Services), with the same principal business activity (buildings).
Terrence Charles Titus ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 25 Jan 2020. Kannankeril Joseph Francis Xavier ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2009. Michael Xavier Kadungamparambil ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2009. Kunnel Engineers and Contractors has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Kunnel Engineers and Contractors is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0003327).
Kunnel Engineers and Contractors can be reached through the website kunnelengineers.com. Its registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

