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- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0021242
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited - real estate and construction in Maradu, Kerala, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹1.51 Cr
▼ 4% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹16.05 Lakh
Net margin 10.6%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹58.48 Lakh
EBITDA margin 38.7%
Authorised capital
₹31 Lakh
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹31 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹2.67 Cr
Secured borrowings
Company age
21 yrs
Est. 2005
Directors on board
2
As per MCA filings
About Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited
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Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited is a private limited company based in Maradu, Kerala, India. It operates in the real estate development and construction segment of the real estate and construction sector. It was incorporated on 06 December 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U45201KL2005PTC018896. Its GSTIN is 32AABCL4390G1ZQ (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹31 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹31 Lakh. It is led by directors Boben Paul (Managing Director) and Mini Boben (Whole-Time Director).
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 Maradu, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.51 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹16.05 Lakh (net margin 10.6%) and EBITDA of ₹58.48 Lakh (EBITDA margin 38.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over three years and 22% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2.67 Cr on record. Court records list 12 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 8 filed against it.
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0021242). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website lichenbuilders.in.
Company details
CIN U45201KL2005PTC018896
Registration Number 018896
Incorporation Date 06 December 2005
ROC Ernakulam
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KL-02-0021242
CIN history
Lichen Builders and Developers has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U45201KL2005PLC018896. The current CIN is U45201KL2005PTC018896, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U45201KL2005PTC018896 | Current |
| U45201KL2005PLC018896 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Lichen Builders and Developers
Contact details
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited's registered office is in Maradu, Kerala. Its website is lichenbuilders.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressRoom No. 14/390 – H4 (Old No.10/475 – H4) Kna Plaza Kundanoor Junction Near Police Tower M, Aradu P.O., Maradu, Kerala, India – 682304
- IndustryReal Estate and Construction, Real Estate Builders & Developers
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business activity
The main business activity of Lichen Builders and Developers is construction. In detail, this covers buildings.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Construction | F1 | Buildings |
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Financials of Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableLichen Builders and Developers Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.51 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹1.51 Cr ▼ 4%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹16.05 Lakh margin 10.6%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹58.48 Lakh margin 38.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 4%
3 years · compounded
▼ 41%
5 years · compounded
▼ 22%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 1%
3 years · compounded
▼ 10%
5 years · compounded
▼ 4%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over five years, including a 4% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 1% 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 | ₹58.48 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹16.05 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 38.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 10.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited
Lichen Builders and Developers has 2 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boben Paul | Managing Director | 06 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Mini Boben | Whole-Time Director | 06 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Real Estate industry (Builders and Developers), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteem Constructions Private Limited | ₹1.51 Cr (FY 2025) | -87.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.51 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹16.05 Lakh | 10.6% | -4.0% | Maradu, Kerala, India | |
| M.G.Constructions Private Limited | ₹1.51 Cr (FY 2025) | -62.0% | Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Natraj Developers Private Limited | ₹1.51 Cr (FY 2024) | 49.0% | Jajpur Road, Odisha, India |
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Auditor
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited is audited by MENDEZ & PETER for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| MENDEZ & PETER | FY 2021 | 002057S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹2.67 Cr
Satisfied charges
None
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2022 | 100592521 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10.05 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 100465375 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹5.09 Lakh | Open | |
| 23 Mar 2017 | 100087265 | Indian Bank | ₹1.25 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Jun 2016 | 100035407 | Indian Bank | ₹1.27 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited has 12 court cases on record: 4 filed by Lichen Builders and Developers, 8 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Total cases
12
Filed by the company
4
Filed against the company
8
Disposed
12
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| High courts | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 12)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (MC) | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (MC) | Filed against the company by M/S Icici Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (MC) | Filed against the company by M/S Icici Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (MC) | Filed against the company by Ms Peoples Urban Co Operative Bank Limited No 51 | 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 Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Lichen Builders and Developers has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AABCL4390G1ZQ | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Lichen Builders and Developers Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2005: 2 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Elba Shine Able ceased to be Director on 01 Aug 2020.
AGM
Lichen Builders And Developers Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Lichen Builders And Developers Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Ernakulam.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 10.05 Lakh with Charge ID 100592521 was registered on 06 May 2022.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank of Rs. 124.77 Lakh registered on 23 Mar 2017 with Charge ID 100087265 was modified on 30 Dec 2021.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 5.09 Lakh with Charge ID 100465375 was registered on 19 Apr 2021.
Ceased
Elba Shine Able ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Geeverghese Boben Paul ceased to be Whole-Time Director.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank amounted to Rs. 124.77 Lakh with Charge ID 100087265 was registered on 23 Mar 2017.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank amounted to Rs. 127.00 Lakh with Charge ID 100035407 was registered on 22 Jun 2016.
Ceased
Gipin Geo ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Milna Gipin ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Mini Boben ceased to be Director.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lichen Builders and Developers is an active private limited company based in Maradu, Kerala, India. The company works in real estate builders and developers, within the real estate and construction industry. It was incorporated on 06 December 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U45201KL2005PTC018896.
Lichen Builders and Developers has 2 current directors:
- Boben Paul - Managing Director
- Mini Boben - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Lichen Builders and Developers 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 Lichen Builders and Developers is 32AABCL4390G1ZQ, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lichen Builders and Developers is U45201KL2005PTC018896. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lichen Builders and Developers has 12 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 8 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Lichen Builders and Developers was incorporated on 06 December 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Lichen Builders and Developers by revenue are Esteem Constructions Private Limited, M.G.Constructions Private Limited, Natraj Developers Private Limited, all in the Real Estate industry (Builders and Developers), with the same principal business activity (buildings).
Elba Shine Able ceased to be Director on 01 Aug 2020. Geeverghese Boben Paul ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 01 Apr 2019. Gipin Geo ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2015. Lichen Builders and Developers has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Lichen Builders and Developers is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0021242).
Lichen Builders and Developers can be reached through the website lichenbuilders.in. Its registered office is in Maradu, Kerala, India.