- Category
- Micro (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-03-0002727

About Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd
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Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd is a public limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 12 November 1919 and has been in existence for over 107 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U01132KL1919PLC000658. Its GSTIN is 32AAACT8900B1ZX (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹15 Lakh. It was formerly known as The Malabar Agricultural Company Limited. It is led by directors including George Mathew Thomas (Managing Director) and Mary Thomas (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 No A P V 82No A P V 82 K Chappath, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685506.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹92.88 Lakh, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹23.72 Lakh (net margin -25.5%) and EBITDA of ₹1.86 Lakh (EBITDA margin 2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 27 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.98 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹3.78 Cr on record. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-03-0002727). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website malabarcoffee.com.
Company details
CIN history
Malabar Agricultural Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L01132KL1919PLC000658. The current CIN is U01132KL1919PLC000658, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U01132KL1919PLC000658 | Current |
| L01132KL1919PLC000658 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Malabar Agricultural Co
Contact details
Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd's registered office is in Idukki, Kerala. Its website is malabarcoffee.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered AddressNo A P V 82No A P V 82 K Chappath, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685506
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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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 Malabar Agricultural Co is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers production of crops and animals.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals |
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Financials of Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableMalabar Agricultural Co Ltd reported revenue of ₹92.88 Lakh (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 7% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA fell 75% 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 | ₹1.86 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹23.72 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -25.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd
Malabar Agricultural Co has 5 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shwetha Elizabeth George | Director | 26 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rony Kurian | Director | 26 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Mary Thomas | Whole-Time Director | 29 Aug 2011 | 15 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Manoj Baker Fenn | Director | 30 Aug 2005 | 21 Years 2 Months | Current |
| George Mathew Thomas | Managing Director | 01 Sep 2000 | 26 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd is audited by ZACHARIAH & ZACHARIAH for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| ZACHARIAH & ZACHARIAH | FY 2018 | 004806S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, 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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| 24 Jan 2014 | 10570715 | Corporation Bank | ₹7.2 Lakh | Open | |
| 21 Jan 2014 | 10570714 | Corporation Bank | ₹4.33 Lakh | Open | |
| 27 Dec 2013 | 10570712 | Corporation Bank | ₹12 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Sep 2013 | 10574273 | Corporation Bank | ₹24.6 Lakh | Open | |
| 15 Aug 2013 | 10574272 | Corporation Bank | ₹12 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 33 View all charges
Legal cases
Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd has 11 court cases on record: 9 filed by Malabar Agricultural Co, 2 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| District courts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Kerala and 8 others | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Registrar of Companies | Disposed |
| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Kerala | Disposed |
| District court, Idukki, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Inspecting Asst.Commissioner(Spl) and 1 other | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd, 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 Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Malabar Agricultural Co has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAACT8900B1ZX | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Malabar Agricultural Co Ltd has 9 board changes on record since 2000: 5 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Mary Thomas ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 29 Sep 2023.
55 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Malabar Agricultural Co is an active public limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 12 November 1919 (107+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01132KL1919PLC000658.
Malabar Agricultural Co has 5 current directors:
- George Mathew Thomas - Managing Director
- Mary Thomas - Whole-Time Director
- Shwetha Elizabeth George - Director
- Rony Kurian - Director
- Manoj Baker Fenn - Director
The latest financial statements of Malabar Agricultural Co 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 Malabar Agricultural Co is 32AAACT8900B1ZX, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Malabar Agricultural Co is U01132KL1919PLC000658. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Malabar Agricultural Co has 11 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Malabar Agricultural Co was incorporated on 12 November 1919, making it 107+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Mary Thomas ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 29 Sep 2023. George Mathew Thomas ceased to be Managing Director on 05 Sep 2022. Rony Kurian was appointed as Director on 26 Jun 2019. Malabar Agricultural Co has 9 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Malabar Agricultural Co is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-03-0002727).
Malabar Agricultural Co can be reached through the website malabarcoffee.com. Its registered office is in Idukki, Kerala, India.

