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- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-33-0245221
Lichen Metals Private Limited
Lichen Metals Private Limited - metals and minerals in Thane, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1.95 Cr
▲ 32417% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹3.5 Lakh
Net margin 1.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹1.95 Cr
EBITDA margin 99.7%
Authorised capital
₹5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.41 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Company age
18 yrs
Est. 2008
Employees · EPFO
1
Provident fund records
Directors on board
2
As per MCA filings
About Lichen Metals Private Limited
Data last updated:
Lichen Metals Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thane, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited. It operates in the other metals and minerals segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 19 March 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U27205MH2008PTC180299. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.41 Cr. It was formerly known as Lichen Financial Services Private Limited. It is led by directors Megha Johari and Kunal Bharat Parekh.
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 Vashi Fantasia Business Park, Thane, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.95 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.5 Lakh (net margin 1.8%) and EBITDA of ₹1.95 Cr (EBITDA margin 99.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2021. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2020, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier.
Lichen Metals Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-33-0245221). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN U27205MH2008PTC180299
Registration Number 180299
Incorporation Date 19 March 2008
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Parent Company Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-33-0245221
CIN history
Lichen Metals has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U67100MH2008PTC180299. The current CIN is U27205MH2008PTC180299, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U27205MH2008PTC180299 | Current |
| U67100MH2008PTC180299 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Lichen Metals
Contact details
Lichen Metals Private Limited's registered office is in Thane, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressS – 76 Plot No – 47, Vashi Fantasia Business Park Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 400703
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Other Metals & Minerals
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Comprehensive company report
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business activity
The main business activity of Lichen Metals is financial and insurance activities. In detail, this covers activities auxiliary to financial service and insurance activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance activities | 66 | Activities auxiliary to financial service and insurance activities |
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Financials of Lichen Metals Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableLichen Metals Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.95 Cr (up 32417% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1.95 Cr ▲ 32417%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹3.5 Lakh margin 1.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹1.95 Cr margin 99.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
5 years · compounded
▼ 4%
EBITDA CAGR growth
3 years · compounded
▲ 554%
5 years · compounded
▲ 5%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years. 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.5 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 99.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lichen Metals Private Limited
Lichen Metals has 2 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megha Johari | Director | 31 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Kunal Bharat Parekh | Director | 11 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Lichen Metals Private Limited is audited by ANANT SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| ANANT SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 153806W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lichen Metals Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Lichen Metals Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
Total deals
4
Secondary share transfers
2
Acquisition
1
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹9.49 Cr
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Acquisition | ₹22 Lakh | Seller: Ecap Securities and Investments Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Edelvalue Partners Seller: Edelweiss Trading & Holdings Limited |
| Mar 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Edelweiss Trading & Holdings Limited , Edelweiss Securities and Investments Private Limited , Edelweiss Securities Trading and Management Private Limited Seller: Edelvalue Partners, 2 individuals |
| Jun 2010 | Funding round | ₹9.49 Cr | Investors: Edelvalue Partners, Edelweiss Securities Trading and Management Private Limited , Edelweiss Securities and Investments Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Lichen Metals Private Limited has 6 court cases on record: 3 filed by Lichen Metals, 3 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Total cases
6
Filed by the company
3
Filed against the company
3
Pending
3
Disposed
3
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, West Bengal | Court case (EC) | Filed by the company against State Trading Corporation of India Limited | Pending |
| High Court, West Bengal | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd Shukla and Co | Pending |
| High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by State Trading Corporation of India Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (Money Laundering) | Filed against the company by Enforcement Directorate Govt. of India | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Revision petition | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
Lichen Metals Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2020, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Lichen Metals Private Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
1
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-50%
GST
Lichen Metals has 2 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
Total GSTINs
2
Cancelled / inactive
2
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Recent activity
Lichen Metals Private Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Kunal Bharat Parekh was appointed as Director on 11 Apr 2025.
Appointed
Kunal Bharat Parekh was appointed as Director.
AGM
Lichen Metals Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Lichen Metals Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Mumbai.
Ceased
Megha Johari ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Megha Johari was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Pralhad Raghunath Shinde ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Kunal Bharat Parekh ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Nikhil Johari ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Kirti Prabhudas Patel ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Shree Kumar Unnikrishnan Nair ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Pradeep Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lichen Metals is an active private limited company based in Thane, Maharashtra, India. The company works in other metals and minerals, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 19 March 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U27205MH2008PTC180299.
Lichen Metals has 2 current directors:
- Megha Johari - Director
- Kunal Bharat Parekh - Director
The latest financial statements of Lichen Metals 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.
No. Lichen Metals has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lichen Metals is U27205MH2008PTC180299. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lichen Metals has 6 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Lichen Metals was incorporated on 19 March 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Lichen Metals has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
Kunal Bharat Parekh was appointed as Director on 11 Apr 2025. Megha Johari ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Megha Johari was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2021. Lichen Metals has 14 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Lichen Metals is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-33-0245221).
Lichen Metals has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2020, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 22 Feb 2021.