About Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited
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Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the IT consulting and support services segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 12 November 2009.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U72100KA2009PTC051467. Its GSTIN is 29AADCB9158Q1ZS (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3.17 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.08 Cr. It is led by directors including Nagashree and Basavaraj Nagaraju.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2022, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020. The registered office is at Sector 7, Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹30.5 Cr, a decline of 34% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹4.99 Lakh (net margin 0.2%) and EBITDA of ₹3.07 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 40% over five years.
The company has about 11 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Black pepper technologies. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹29.9 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹12.27 Cr on record. Court records list 122 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 113 filed against it; 12 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
The last known website on record is blackpeppertech.com.
Company details
Contact details
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is blackpeppertech.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo. 1004 1st Floor 9th Main, Sector 7 Hsr Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560102
- IndustryInformation Technology, IT Consulting & Support Services
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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
Black Pepper Technologies operates one associated brand: Black pepper technologies. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Delivers comprehensive diversified BPO services. | blackpeppertech.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Black Pepper Technologies is information and communication. In detail, this covers computer programming, consultancy and related activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J6 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities |
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Financials of Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited
FY 2020 filings availableBlack Pepper Technologies Private Limited reported revenue of ₹30.5 Cr (down 34% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 34% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 40%. EBITDA fell 32% 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) | ₹4.99 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited
Black Pepper Technologies has 5 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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| Nagashree | Director | 19 Jan 2010 | 16 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Basavaraj Nagaraju Also directs: V5 Biofuels Private Limited | Director | 04 Aug 2016 | 10 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
| Manoj Sundareswaran | Director | 21 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Hari Krishnan Puravankara | Director | 12 Nov 2009 | 16 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Suresh Kannan Also directs: AAA Insolvency Professionals LLP, Suresh Kannan & Co LLP, Outsource 4 Value.Com Private Limited and 1 more | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 15 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited is audited by HARISH BASAVARAJ & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| HARISH BASAVARAJ & CO | FY 2019 | 013098S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Black Pepper Technologies 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Oct 2018 | 100272402 | Others | ₹45.88 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Jul 2018 | 100194311 | Others | ₹29.44 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Dec 2016 | 100091268 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹10.19 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 14 Sep 2016 | 100062807 | Others | ₹1.68 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 03 Jul 2013 | 10440979 | State Bank of Bikner & Jaipur | ₹40 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Deals on record (3 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | ₹1.5 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| May 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited has 122 court cases on record: 9 filed by Black Pepper Technologies, 113 filed against it. 12 cases are pending and 110 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 117 | 111 | 11 |
| High courts | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 122)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (PC) | Filed against the company by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Rep by Ponraj Thangadurai | Pending |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (PC) | Filed against the company by M/S. Indusind Bank Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory and Manager-Legal B. Nishanthi | Disposed |
| District court, South, Delhi | Court case (OMP (I) (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Orix Auto Infrastructure Services Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Edelweiss Retail Finance Limited | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.EX.) | Filed against the company by M/S Religare Finvest Ltd | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited has a workforce of 11 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 31, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Black Pepper Technologies has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AADCB9158Q1ZS | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Black Pepper Technologies Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2009: 5 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Suresh Kannan was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 15 Jan 2025.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Black Pepper Technologies is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Black Pepper Technologies is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in IT consulting and support services, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 12 November 2009 and is registered under CIN U72100KA2009PTC051467. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Black Pepper Technologies has 5 current directors:
- Nagashree - Director
- Basavaraj Nagaraju - Director
- Manoj Sundareswaran - Director
- Hari Krishnan Puravankara - Director
- Suresh Kannan - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
The latest financial statements of Black Pepper Technologies on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2020. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2022. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Black Pepper Technologies is U72100KA2009PTC051467. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Black Pepper Technologies has open charges of ₹29.9 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹12.27 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Black Pepper Technologies has 122 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 113 filed against it. 12 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Black Pepper Technologies was incorporated on 12 November 2009. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Black Pepper Technologies has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Suresh Kannan was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 15 Jan 2025. Kashinath Vedatla Subramanya Sastry ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Sep 2021. Narayanan Jei ceased to be Additional Director on 19 Nov 2019. Black Pepper Technologies has 9 board changes on record in total.
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