Lanka Trading Private Limited
About Lanka Trading Private Limited
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Lanka Trading Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the wholesale distribution segment of the trading and commerce sector. It was incorporated on 15 May 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U51100TN1982PTC009381. Its GSTIN is 33AAACL6003B1ZD (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2 Cr. It is led by directors including Hamid Ahmed (Whole-Time Director) and Shahida Hamid (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at No.106 G.N.T.Road Athipedu Village Alingivakkam (P.O) Via – Sholavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600067.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.36 Cr, a decline of 57% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹8.41 Lakh (net margin 6.2%) and EBITDA of ₹34.17 Lakh (EBITDA margin 25.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 26% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1.1 Cr on record. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 5 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Lanka Trading has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U35999TN1982PTC009381. The current CIN is U51100TN1982PTC009381, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51100TN1982PTC009381 | Current |
| U35999TN1982PTC009381 | Previous |
Contact details
Lanka Trading Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressNo.106 G.N.T.Road Athipedu Village Alingivakkam (P.O) Via – Sholavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600067
- IndustryTrading, Other Wholesale, Wholesale
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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 Lanka Trading is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Lanka Trading Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableLanka Trading Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.36 Cr (down 57% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 57% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20%. EBITDA fell 87% 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 | ₹34.17 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹8.41 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 25.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lanka Trading Private Limited
Lanka Trading has 4 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamid Ahmed | Whole-Time Director | 10 Mar 1998 | 28 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Shahida Hamid | Whole-Time Director | 25 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Farhat Farook Kassim | Whole-Time Director | 25 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Tarab Iqbal Ismail | Whole-Time Director | 25 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Lanka Trading Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Products industry (Textile Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Lanka Trading Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.36 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹8.41 Lakh | 6.2% | -57.0% | 1 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Deccan Weaves Private Limited | ₹1.36 Cr (FY 2025) | 202.0% | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Shashi Ansh Udyog Private Limited | ₹1.36 Cr (FY 2020) | 9.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Lime Light Housing Private Limited | ₹1.36 Cr (FY 2024) | 58.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Chitrakala Vincom Private Limited | ₹1.36 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Lanka Trading Private Limited is audited by R SADASIVAN & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| R SADASIVAN & CO | FY 2023 | 003509S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lanka Trading 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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| 23 Mar 1995 | 90298143 | Assistant Commesssioner Commercial Tax Dept | ₹32.13 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 02 Dec 1994 | 90296936 | Indian Bank | ₹10 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 12 Feb 1993 | 90296884 | Indian Bank | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 07 Mar 1986 | 90297405 | Union Bank of India | ₹9 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 04 Oct 1985 | 90298118 | The Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd | ₹1.72 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Legal cases
Lanka Trading Private Limited has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by Lanka Trading, 3 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 6 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 11 | 3 | 5 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S.Sree Sumangala Metals and Industries (P) Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Commissioner of Land Administration, and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Commissioner of Land Administration, and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Commissioner of Land Administration, and 1 other | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S.Sree Sumangala Metals and Industries (P) Limited | 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 Lanka Trading Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Lanka Trading Private Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 18, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Lanka Trading has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACL6003B1ZD | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Lanka Trading Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 1998: 6 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Subbiah Rajasekar ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Aug 2022.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lanka Trading is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in other wholesale, within the trading industry. It was incorporated on 15 May 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51100TN1982PTC009381.
Lanka Trading has 4 current directors:
- Hamid Ahmed - Whole-Time Director
- Shahida Hamid - Whole-Time Director
- Farhat Farook Kassim - Whole-Time Director
- Tarab Iqbal Ismail - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Lanka Trading on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Lanka Trading is 33AAACL6003B1ZD, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lanka Trading is U51100TN1982PTC009381. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lanka Trading has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 5 are pending.
Lanka Trading was incorporated on 15 May 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Lanka Trading by revenue are Deccan Weaves Private Limited, Shashi Ansh Udyog Private Limited, Lime Light Housing Private Limited, Chitrakala Vincom Private Limited, all in the Consumer Products industry (Textile Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Subbiah Rajasekar ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Aug 2022. Farhat Farook Kassim was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 25 Jun 2019. Shahida Hamid was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 25 Jun 2019. Lanka Trading has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Lanka Trading is at No.106 G.N.T.Road Athipedu Village Alingivakkam P.O Via – Sholavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600067.
Lanka Trading operates in the trading industry, in the other wholesale segment.