- Category
- Small (2020-21)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0008393

About Lots Shipping Limited
Data last updated:
Lots Shipping Limited is a public limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the cargo services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 23 March 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U63090KL1994PLC007786. Its GSTIN is 32AAACL4062A1ZA (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9.97 Cr. It is led by directors including Philip Mathews (Managing Director) and Abraham Philip.
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 Ernakulam, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.26 Cr, a growth of 25% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.1 Lakh (net margin 1.9%) and EBITDA of ₹40.82 Lakh (EBITDA margin 7.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 17% over five years.
The company has about 25 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: LOTS Shipping Limited. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹34.63 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹23.36 Cr on record. Court records list 39 cases involving the company, including 22 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Lots Shipping Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0008393). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website lots-ship.com.
Company details
CIN history
Lots Shipping has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U63090KL2002PLC007786. The current CIN is U63090KL1994PLC007786, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U63090KL1994PLC007786 | Current |
| U63090KL2002PLC007786 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Lots Shipping
Contact details
Lots Shipping Limited's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its website is lots-ship.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressDoor No 13/420/2Bt2, 2nd Floor Alfa Horizon, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682504
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Cargo Services
To see the full contact details of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
- 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
Lots Shipping operates one associated brand: LOTS Shipping Limited. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers barge operations for cargo transport along Indian waterways and international logistics. | lots-ship.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Lots Shipping is transport and storage. In detail, this covers water transport.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H3 | Water transport |
To see the full business activity and turnover split of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
Financials of Lots Shipping Limited
FY 2025 filings availableLots Shipping Limited reported revenue of ₹5.26 Cr (up 25% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 25% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17%. 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
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | |||||
| Revenue from Operations | |||||
| Other Income | |||||
| Total Revenue | |||||
| Cost of Materials Consumed | |||||
| Employee Benefit Expense | |||||
| Finance Costs | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortisation | |||||
| Other Expenses | |||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| EBITDA | ₹40.82 Lakh | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | |||||
| Tax Expense | |||||
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.1 Lakh | ||||
| Balance Sheet | |||||
| Share Capital | |||||
| Reserves and Surplus | |||||
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | |||||
| Long-term Borrowings | |||||
| Short-term Borrowings | |||||
| Trade Payables | |||||
| Total Liabilities | |||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Investments | |||||
| Inventories | |||||
| Trade Receivables | |||||
| Cash and Bank Balance | |||||
| Total Assets | |||||
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||||
| EBITDA Margin | 7.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.9% | ||||
| Return on Equity (ROE) | |||||
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | |||||
| Return on Assets (ROA) | |||||
| Liquidity and Debt | |||||
| Current Ratio | |||||
| Quick Ratio | |||||
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | |||||
| Interest Coverage Ratio | |||||
| Efficiency and Growth | |||||
| Asset Turnover | |||||
| Receivable Days | |||||
| Payable Days | |||||
| Inventory Days | |||||
| Revenue Growth | |||||
| Net Profit Growth | |||||
To see the full financial statements and ratios of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Lots Shipping Limited
Lots Shipping has 3 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Philip Also directs: Master Shipyard Private Limited, Brightwick Design Studio LLP | Director | 27 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Susan Philip | Director | 27 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Philip Mathews Also directs: Master Shipyard Private Limited, Vulcan Shipping Private Limited | Managing Director | 24 Jun 2002 | 24 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Lots Shipping Limited is audited by TJ & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| TJ & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 011777S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lots Shipping Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||||
| Public | |||||
| Others |
To see the full shareholding pattern of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | 100841972 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹19.63 Lakh | Open | |
| 06 Jul 2001 | 90018281 | State Bank of India | ₹15 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2011 | 10274958 | State Bank of Travancore | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 30 Nov 2010 | 10257790 | State Bank of Travancore | ₹5.65 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Feb 2008 | 10096871 | State Bank of Travancore | ₹60 Lakh | Satisfied |
To see the full charge records of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 13 View all charges
Legal cases
Lots Shipping Limited has 39 court cases on record: 22 filed by Lots Shipping, 17 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 37 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| District courts | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 39)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Ceva Logistics India Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (EP(Com)) | Filed by the company against M/S Reliable Marine and Logistic Services Pvt. Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against United India Insurance Company Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1100-Arbitration Matters : SLPs challenging Arbitration Matters) | Filed against the company by Reliable Marine and Logistic Services Private Limited Office at 602-603, New India Chamber Building, Mahakali Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai ,Mumbai , Maharashtra | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Court case (AOP) | Filed by the company against Malabar Lines Pvt.Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
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 Lots Shipping Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Lots Shipping Limited has a workforce of 25 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Lots Shipping has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAACL4062A1ZA | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Lots Shipping Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Lots Shipping Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2002: 3 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Abraham Philip ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Dec 2020.
28 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lots Shipping is an active public limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in cargo services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 23 March 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63090KL1994PLC007786.
Lots Shipping has 3 current directors:
- Philip Mathews - Managing Director
- Abraham Philip - Director
- Susan Philip - Director
The latest financial statements of Lots Shipping 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 Lots Shipping is 32AAACL4062A1ZA, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lots Shipping is U63090KL1994PLC007786. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lots Shipping has 39 court cases on record: 22 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Lots Shipping was incorporated on 23 March 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Abraham Philip ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Dec 2020. Susan Philip ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Dec 2020. John Kondekeril Mathews ceased to be Director on 01 Jan 2020. Lots Shipping has 10 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Lots Shipping is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0008393).
Lots Shipping can be reached through the website lots-ship.com. Its registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.