About Limagrain India Private Limited
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Limagrain India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Secunderabad, Telangana, India, a subsidiary of Vilmorin & Cie. It operates in the seed production and distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 05 September 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U24211TG2005PTC098468. Its GSTIN is 36AACCB6862A1ZY (Telangana). The company holds 16 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹22 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹18.02 Cr. It was formerly known as Bisco Bio Sciences Private Limited. It is led by directors Ganiger Satish Sadasivappa (Managing Director) and Laurent Charles Pierre Wilsdorf.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Ashoka My Home Chambers H.No 1 – 8 – 201 To 203 Flat No 208 209 Sp Road, Secunderabad, Telangana, India – 500003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹89.5 Cr, a growth of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹28.03 Cr (net margin -31.3%) and EBITDA of -₹24.56 Cr (EBITDA margin -27.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 201 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Limagrain. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹18.43 Cr on record. Court records list 70 cases involving the company, including 69 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 36 cases are pending. The company has 10 deals on record (4 rights issues, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹84.26 Cr; the latest was in May 2022. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 88 overdue payments to 36 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website limagrain.com.
Company details
CIN history
Limagrain India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24211MP2005PTC017933. The current CIN is U24211TG2005PTC098468, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24211TG2005PTC098468 | Current |
| U24211MP2005PTC017933 | Previous |
Contact details
Limagrain India Private Limited's registered office is in Secunderabad, Telangana. Its website is limagrain.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressAshoka My Home Chambers H.No 1 – 8 – 201 To 203 Flat No 208 209 Sp Road, Secunderabad, Telangana, India – 500003
- IndustryAgriculture, Seed Production & Distribution
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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
Brands
Limagrain India operates one associated brand: Limagrain. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Production and distribution of GM and non-GMO seeds and other farm inputs | limagrain.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Limagrain India is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers support activities to agriculture and other activities including hunting.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A4 | Support activities to agriculture and Other Activities including hunting |
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Financials of Limagrain India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableLimagrain India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹89.5 Cr (up 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 15% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5%. EBITDA rose 19% 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 | -₹24.56 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹28.03 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -27.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -31.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Limagrain India Private Limited
Limagrain India has 2 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Laurent Charles Pierre Wilsdorf | Director | 31 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ganiger Satish Sadasivappa | Managing Director | 01 Jul 2018 | 8 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Limagrain India Private Limited is audited by WALKER CHANDIOK & CO.LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| WALKER CHANDIOK & CO.LLP | FY 2023 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Limagrain India 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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| 14 Feb 2012 | 10339762 | Andhra Bank | ₹1.43 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 10 May 2010 | 10225428 | Andhra Bank | ₹8.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Dec 2009 | 10198278 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 04 Nov 2008 | 10128360 | Abn Amro Bank N. V. | ₹3.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Limagrain India Private Limited has 10 deals on record (4 rights issues, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹84.26 Cr; the latest was in May 2022.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2022 | Rights issue | ₹25 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Nov 2018 | Rights issue | ₹66 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Nov 2017 | Rights issue | ₹60 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Jul 2015 | Rights issue | ₹25 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Jul 2014 | Funding round | ₹24.26 Cr | Investors: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Limagrain India Private Limited has 70 court cases on record: 69 filed by Limagrain India, 1 filed against it. 36 cases are pending and 34 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 65 | 0 | 34 |
| High courts | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 70)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Court case (T.R.CRLMP) | Filed by the company against M/S. Sri Srishyala Mallikarjuna Swamy Agro Bida Kere,Rep.By Ajjaiah | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Court case (T.R.CRLMP) | Filed by the company against M/S.Kisan Trading Company Rep.By Raj Kumar Yadav | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Court case (T.R.CRLMP) | Filed by the company against M/S.Sai Beej Bhandar-Barabanki, Repby Mukesh Singh | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Court case (T.R.CRLMP) | Filed by the company against M/S. Netam Krishi Seva Kendra Gamri Rep.By Sadhuram Netam | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Court case (T.R.CRLMP) | Filed by the company against M/S.New Jai Kisan Beej Bhandar Rep.By Avaneesh Kumar | Pending |
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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
Limagrain India Private Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 88 overdue payments to 36 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 36)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Growhere Agri Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Kesari Fibres Private Limited | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Limagrain India Private Limited has a workforce of 201 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Limagrain India has 16 GST registrations: 1 active and 15 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 36AACCB6862A1ZY | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Limagrain India Private Limited has 22 board changes on record since 2006: 12 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Richard Cuzenic Cecile Anne Marie ceased to be Director on 09 Apr 2021.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Limagrain India is an active private limited company based in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in seed production and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 05 September 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24211TG2005PTC098468.
Limagrain India has 2 current directors:
- Ganiger Satish Sadasivappa - Managing Director
- Laurent Charles Pierre Wilsdorf - Director
The latest financial statements of Limagrain India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Limagrain India is 36AACCB6862A1ZY, registered in Telangana. The company has 16 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 15 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Limagrain India is U24211TG2005PTC098468. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Limagrain India has 70 court cases on record: 69 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 36 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Limagrain India was incorporated on 05 September 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Limagrain India has 10 deals on record (4 rights issues, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹84.26 Cr; the latest was in May 2022.
Richard Cuzenic Cecile Anne Marie ceased to be Director on 09 Apr 2021. Laurent Charles Pierre Wilsdorf was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2021. Bruno Carette ceased to be Director on 31 Aug 2019. Limagrain India has 22 board changes on record in total.
Limagrain India has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 88 overdue payments to 36 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.
Limagrain India can be reached through the website limagrain.com. Its registered office is in Secunderabad, Telangana, India.
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