About Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited
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Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mahuva, Gujarat, India. It operates in the instant and ready-to-eat foods segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 13 December 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U15499GJ2004PTC045135. Its GSTIN is 24AAECM3496P1ZV (Gujarat).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹35 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹32.05 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ashiqhusain Mohmadhusain Merchant and Sajjadhusain Mohmodhusain Merchant.
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 Mahuva, Gujarat.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.84 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹9.55 Lakh (net margin 1.1%) and EBITDA of ₹52.88 Lakh (EBITDA margin 6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹4.86 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website merchantdehydrates.com.
Company details
Contact details
Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited's registered office is in Mahuva, Gujarat. Its website is merchantdehydrates.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressC/O Sajjadhusen M Merchant Plot No. 27 Najaf Society Opp New S T, Stand, Mahuva, Gujarat, India – 364290
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Instant & Ready-to-Eat Foods
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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 Merchant Dehydrates is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMerchant Dehydrates Private Limited reported revenue of ₹8.84 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 24% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹9.55 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited
Merchant Dehydrates has 4 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashiqhusain Mohmadhusain Merchant | Director | 14 Dec 2004 | 21 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sajjadhusain Mohmodhusain Merchant | Director | 13 Dec 2004 | 21 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Mohamedabbas Ashikhusen Merchant | Director | 29 May 2023 | 3 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sirajali Husenali Merchant | Director | 05 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Instant Foods), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Ann FMCG Private Limited | ₹8.97 Cr (FY 2025) | -48.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Sampradaya Foods Private Limited | ₹8.88 Cr (FY 2020) | 34.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Gritty Foodworks Private Limited | ₹8.87 Cr (FY 2024) | 14.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Merchant Dehydrates Private Limitedthis company | ₹8.84 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹9.55 Lakh | 1.1% | 9.0% | 1 | Mahuva, Gujarat, India |
| Relent Foods Private Limited | ₹8.82 Cr (FY 2021) | -1.0% | Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India | |||
| Nevik Food Industries Private Limited | ₹8.78 Cr (FY 2025) | 27.0% | Patna, Bihar, India |
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Auditor
Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited is audited by GAUDANI ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| GAUDANI ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 117217W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 02 Jul 2022 | 100593833 | State Bank of India | ₹84 Lakh | Open | |
| 23 Jun 2022 | 100593829 | State Bank of India | ₹84 Lakh | Open | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 100459700 | State Bank of India | ₹1.43 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Dec 2005 | 80027985 | State Bank of India | ₹1.75 Cr | Open |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Merchant Dehydrates has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 24AAECM3496P1ZV | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Merchant Dehydrates Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2004: 4 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Mohamedabbas Ashikhusen Merchant was appointed as Director on 29 May 2023.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Merchant Dehydrates is an active private limited company based in Mahuva, Gujarat, India. The company works in instant and ready-to-eat foods, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 13 December 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15499GJ2004PTC045135.
Merchant Dehydrates has 4 current directors:
- Ashiqhusain Mohmadhusain Merchant - Director
- Sajjadhusain Mohmodhusain Merchant - Director
- Mohamedabbas Ashikhusen Merchant - Director
- Sirajali Husenali Merchant - Director
The latest financial statements of Merchant Dehydrates 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 Merchant Dehydrates is 24AAECM3496P1ZV, registered in Gujarat.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Merchant Dehydrates is U15499GJ2004PTC045135. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Merchant Dehydrates was incorporated on 13 December 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
The peers of Merchant Dehydrates by revenue are Ann FMCG Private Limited, Sampradaya Foods Private Limited, Gritty Foodworks Private Limited, Relent Foods Private Limited, Nevik Food Industries Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Instant Foods), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Mohamedabbas Ashikhusen Merchant was appointed as Director on 29 May 2023. Mahdihasan Sajjadhusain Merchant ceased to be Director on 17 Oct 2022. Mohmadhusain Rajabali Merchant ceased to be Director on 17 Aug 2020. Merchant Dehydrates has 8 board changes on record in total.
Merchant Dehydrates can be reached through the website merchantdehydrates.com. Its registered office is in Mahuva, Gujarat, India.
The registered office of Merchant Dehydrates is at CO Sajjadhusen M Merchant Plot No. 27 Najaf Society Opp New S T, Stand, Mahuva, Gujarat, India – 364290.
Merchant Dehydrates operates in the food and beverages industry, in the instant and ready-to-eat foods segment.