About Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited
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Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Goodyield Investments Private Limited. The company is currently undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency professional. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 27 October 1995.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U85110KA1995PTC019074.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹46 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹45.78 Cr. It was formerly known as Apollo Distilleries Private Limited. It is led by directors including Shaji Purushothaman (Managing Director) and Sheena Purushothaman (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at Midford House Plot No.205 – Amidford Gardens M.G.Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹110.83 Cr, a decline of 36% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.37 Cr (net margin -3%) and EBITDA of ₹14.86 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years.
The company has about 52 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹70.96 Cr on record. Court records list 24 cases involving the company, including 24 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹31.66 Cr; the latest was in October 2018. Its 7 peer companies in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is NKJ Biofuel Private Limited with revenue of ₹118.11 Cr.
The last known website on record is empeegroup.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24111KA1995PTC019074. The current CIN is U85110KA1995PTC019074, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U85110KA1995PTC019074 | Current |
| U24111KA1995PTC019074 | Previous |
Contact details
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is empeegroup.co.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered AddressMidford House Plot No.205 – Amidford Gardens M.G.Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableAppollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited reported revenue of ₹110.83 Cr (down 36% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years, including a 36% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 17% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹110.83 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹14.86 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.37 Cr | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.4% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | -3% | |||
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Board of directors of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has 5 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Peer comparison
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), 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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| NKJ Biofuel Private Limited | ₹118.11 Cr (FY 2025) | 22.0% | Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Jagpin Breweries Ltd | ₹117.58 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | New Elhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited | ₹117.58 Cr (FY 2024) | 22.0% | Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India | |||
| Thiru Arooran Sugars Limited | ₹116.44 Cr (FY 2025) | 364.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Bengal Wines Private Limited | ₹111.06 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | Serampore, West Bengal, India | |||
| Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limitedthis company | ₹110.83 Cr (FY 2018) | -₹3.37 Cr | -3% | -36.0% | 52 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Yashraaj Ethanoll Processing Private Limited | ₹109.79 Cr (FY 2025) | -21.0% | Satara, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Khoday India Limited | ₹109.12 Cr (FY 2025) | 50.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited is audited by VENKATESH & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| VENKATESH & CO | FY 2018 | 004636S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2014 | 10515383 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.58 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 10242868 | Others | ₹69.38 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹31.66 Cr; the latest was in October 2018.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Goodyield Investments Private Limited Seller: South (India) Hotels Private Limited |
| Oct 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: South (India) Hotels Private Limited , an individual Seller: Empee Distilleries Limited , an individual |
| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: South (India) Hotels Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2012 | Funding round | ₹30.81 Cr | Investors: Empee Distilleries Limited , Empee Holdings Limited |
| Mar 2011 | Acquisition | ₹14.09 Cr | Buyer: Empee Distilleries 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
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited has 24 court cases on record: 24 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 15 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| NCLAT | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| High courts | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 24)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLAT, Court I | Tribunal matter | Filed against the company by SNJ Distillers Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Pending |
| NCLAT, Court I | Tribunal matter | Filed against the company by Empee Distilleries Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (RFA(COMM)) | Filed against the company by M/S. Agya Imports Ltd. Through Its Director | Pending |
| NCLT, NCLT Bengaluru | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Superior Malt Private Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by South (India) Hotels Private Limited | 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
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited was last rated by Care on 02 Nov 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 02 Nov 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
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Employees & EPFO
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited has a workforce of 52 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
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Recent activity
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 2008: 5 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Sheena Purushothaman ceased to be Director on 27 Sep 2018.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries is undergoing "Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process" (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency resolution professional. The company may not be able to independently enter into new commitments during this period. This is a high-risk status - verify the resolution status before any engagement.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries is a company under insolvency, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 27 October 1995 and is registered under CIN U85110KA1995PTC019074. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has 5 current directors:
- Shaji Purushothaman - Managing Director
- Sheena Purushothaman - Whole-Time Director
- Purushothaman Payyan Mooliyil - Director
- Sheeju Purushothaman - Director
- Nisha Purushothaman - Director
The latest financial statements of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries is U85110KA1995PTC019074. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has open charges of ₹70.96 Cr and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has 24 court cases on record: 24 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the nclat.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries was incorporated on 27 October 1995. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹31.66 Cr; the latest was in October 2018.
The peers of Appollo Distilleries and Breweries by revenue are NKJ Biofuel Private Limited, Jagpin Breweries Ltd, Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Thiru Arooran Sugars Limited, Bengal Wines Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Sheena Purushothaman ceased to be Director on 27 Sep 2018. Shaji Purushothaman ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 11 Feb 2016. Shaji Purushothaman was appointed as Managing Director on 25 Aug 2014. Appollo Distilleries and Breweries has 12 board changes on record in total.