About Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited
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Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 19 March 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U15531TN1982PLC009285. Its GSTIN is 33AAACM2415L1ZR (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹130 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹127.63 Cr. It is led by directors including Nandagopal Arvind (Managing Director) and Masilamani Nandagopal (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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹510.25 Cr, a decline of 47% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹59.19 Cr (net margin 11.6%) and EBITDA of ₹155.4 Cr (EBITDA margin 30.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years.
The company has about 818 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Mohan Meakin and Mohan Breweries And Distilleries Limited. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹301.25 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,718.18 Cr on record. Court records list 177 cases involving the company, including 56 filed by the company and 122 filed against it; 19 cases are pending. The company has 19 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 3 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹396.96 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website mbdl.co.in.
Company details
Contact details
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is mbdl.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressOld No. 4 New No .7 1st Street, Chandra Bagh Avenue, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing & 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
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries operates two associated brands: Mohan Meakin and Mohan Breweries And Distilleries Limited. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Beverages, liquors, and food products are manufactured and distributed. | mohanmeakin.com | |
| Alcoholic beverages are distributed by Mohan Breweries And Distilleries Limited. | mbdl.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Mohan Breweries and Distilleries 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 Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited
FY 2024 filings availableMohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited reported revenue of ₹510.25 Cr (down 47% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years, including a 47% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 18% 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) | ₹59.19 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 30.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 11.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 5 current directors and 35 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sengutuvan Venkataachalam | Director | 26 Oct 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Masilamani Nandagopal Also directs: Mohan Breweries and Distilleries (Ap) Private Limited, Orissa Sugars Ltd, Meakin Alco Beverages Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 08 Oct 1982 | 44 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ramamurthy Natarajan Also directs: Binny Limited, Sip Industries Limited | Additional Director | 24 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Nandagopal Arvind | Managing Director | 09 Oct 2017 | 9 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Madhaneswari Nandagopal | Director | 18 May 2015 | 11 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited is audited by V.Senthilkumar & Co for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| V.Senthilkumar & Co | FY 2022 | 014528S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 31 Dec 2024 | 101034887 | Others | ₹1.6 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2024 | 100904560 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.6 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Feb 2024 | 100919148 | Others | ₹36.25 Lakh | Open | |
| 21 Dec 2021 | 100515019 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹130 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Aug 2021 | 100473264 | Others | ₹1.04 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 120 View all charges
Deals & funding
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited has 19 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 3 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹396.96 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2021 | Acquisition | ₹554 Cr | Buyer: Binny Limited Seller: Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited |
| Sep 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Mother Mira Industries Limited Seller: SNJ Sugars and Products Limited |
| Mar 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: SNJ Sugars and Products Limited |
| Nov 2006 | Funding round | ₹1.5 Cr | Investors: SNJ Sugars and Products Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited has 177 court cases on record: 56 filed by Mohan Breweries and Distilleries, 122 filed against it. 19 cases are pending and 158 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 102 | 91 | 7 |
| High courts | 65 | 27 | 12 |
| Supreme Court | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 177)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TELANGANA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited, and 11 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Government of Tamil Nadu | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Government of Tamil Nadu | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case | Filed by the company against The Government of Tamil Nadu | Disposed |
| High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by M/S SPR Construction Private Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr Hitesh Kumar P Kawad M/S.Ark Law Associates, ,N.Ramakrishnan,Advaidh Nelankanttan R,S.Sahaana,M.V.Kartik | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited was last rated by Care on 16 Sep 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 16 Sep 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 1 subsidiary company and 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2021. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Orissa Sugars Ltd | U15421OR1990PLC002449 |
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Employees & EPFO
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited has a workforce of 818 employees on its EPFO records as of Aug 20, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 5 GST registrations: 4 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACM2415L1ZR | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACM2415L2ZQ | Tamil Nadu | Active | 27 Jul 2017 |
| 34AAACM2415L1ZP | Puducherry | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AAACM2415L1ZJ | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited has 33 board changes on record since 1982: 5 appointments and 28 cessations. The latest: Sathya Narayanan Balakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 16 Nov 2024.
280 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 19 March 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15531TN1982PLC009285.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 5 current directors:
- Nandagopal Arvind - Managing Director
- Masilamani Nandagopal - Whole-Time Director
- Sengutuvan Venkataachalam - Director
- Ramamurthy Natarajan - Additional Director
- Madhaneswari Nandagopal - Director
The latest financial statements of Mohan Breweries and Distilleries 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 Mohan Breweries and Distilleries is 33AAACM2415L1ZR, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACM2415L2ZQ (Tamil Nadu), 34AAACM2415L1ZP (Puducherry), 37AAACM2415L1ZJ (Andhra Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Mohan Breweries and Distilleries is U15531TN1982PLC009285. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 177 court cases on record: 56 filed by the company and 122 filed against it. 19 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries was incorporated on 19 March 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 19 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 3 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹396.96 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Sathya Narayanan Balakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 16 Nov 2024. Pitchumani Aarathi ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Dec 2021. Ramamurthy Natarajan was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Jun 2021. Mohan Breweries and Distilleries has 33 board changes on record in total.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries can be reached through the website mbdl.co.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.