About Camson Bio Technologies Limited
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Camson Bio Technologies Limited is a public 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 agricultural support and advisory segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 19 November 1993.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN L85110KA1993PLC014944. Its GSTIN is 29AAACC5909K2ZE (Karnataka). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 1 is active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares were delisted from BSE on 26 Oct 2015 · permitted scrips.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹35 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹30 Cr. It was formerly known as Camson Agritech Limited and Camson Agritech Private Limited. It is led by directors including Dhirendra Kumar (Managing Director) and Anurudh Kumar Singh.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at C 7 7th Floor Corporate Block Golden Enclave Old Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.18 Cr, a decline of 60% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹11.22 Cr (net margin -137.2%) and EBITDA of -₹21.31 Cr (EBITDA margin -260.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 49% over three years and 47% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Camson Bio Technologies. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹42.7 Cr on record. Court records list 189 cases involving the company, including 120 filed by the company and 69 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 77 deals on record (68 market trades, 5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹144.39 Cr; the latest was in February 2019.
The last known website on record is camsonbiotechnologies.com.
Company details
Name history
Camson Bio Technologies has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Camson Agritech Limited, and Camson Agritech Private Limited. The current legal name is Camson Bio Technologies Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Camson Bio Technologies Limited | Current |
| Camson Agritech Limited | Previous |
| Camson Agritech Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Camson Bio Technologies has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U05190KA1993PLC014944. The current CIN is L85110KA1993PLC014944, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L85110KA1993PLC014944 | Current |
| U05190KA1993PLC014944 | Previous |
Contact details
Camson Bio Technologies Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is camsonbiotechnologies.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered AddressC 7 7th Floor Corporate Block Golden Enclave Old Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560017
- IndustryAgriculture, Agri 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
Camson Bio Technologies operates one associated brand: Camson Bio Technologies. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Delivers diversified biological solutions to enhance crop productivity for farmers. | camsonbiotechnologies.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Camson Bio Technologies is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers support activities to agriculture and other activities including hunting.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A4 | Support activities to agriculture and Other Activities including hunting |
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Financials of Camson Bio Technologies Limited
FY 2018 filings availableCamson Bio Technologies Limited reported revenue of ₹8.18 Cr (down 60% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 47% over five years, including a 60% fall 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) | -₹11.22 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -260.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -137.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Camson Bio Technologies Limited
Camson Bio Technologies has 6 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anurudh Kumar Singh | Director | 28 Nov 2008 | 17 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Manoj Srivastava | Director | 29 May 2017 | 9 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Geok Lan Tay | Director | 29 May 2017 | 9 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Virendra Kumar Singh | Additional Director | 12 Aug 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Peter Joseph Kennedy | Director | 02 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
| Dhirendra Kumar Also directs: Camson Farm Management Venture LLP, Mavaide LLP, Camson Agri-Ventures Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 26 Oct 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Camson Bio Technologies Limited is audited by Y C R J & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Y C R J & ASSOCIATES | FY 2018 | 006927S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Camson Bio Technologies Limited 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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| 03 Jul 2015 | 10625786 | Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited | ₹2.7 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | 10323640 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Camson Bio Technologies Limited has 77 deals on record (68 market trades, 5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹144.39 Cr; the latest was in February 2019.
Deals on record (5 of 77)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Karvy Stock Broking Limited , Others - Camson Bio Technologies Ltd., an individual Seller: SBI Magnum Comma Fund, Chemex Goods Pvt Ltd , an individual |
| Sep 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Others - Camson Bio Technologies Ltd. Seller: Silver Cross Marketing Pvt Ltd , Niche Financial Services Private Limited , Emerging India Focus Funds |
| Sep 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Emerging India Focus Funds, Niche Financial Services Private Limited , Others - Camson Bio Technologies Ltd. Seller: Indianivesh Securities Limited |
| Dec 2014 | Market trade | ₹1.85 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: Indianivesh Securities Limited |
| Sep 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: SBI Magnum Comma Fund, Others - Camson Bio Technologies Ltd., Indian Syntans Investments Private Limited Seller: 4 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Camson Bio Technologies Limited has 189 court cases on record: 120 filed by Camson Bio Technologies, 69 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 180 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 169 | 63 | 8 |
| High courts | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 189)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Ltd | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Leaseplan India Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Nashik, Maharashtra | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Star Agri Finance Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank 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 Camson Bio Technologies Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Camson Bio Technologies has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2018. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
Camson Bio Technologies has 10 GST registrations: 1 active and 9 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAACC5909K2ZE | Karnataka | Active | 21 Jul 2020 |
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Recent activity
Camson Bio Technologies Limited has 40 board changes on record since 1993: 23 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Karan Singh ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2019.
34 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Camson Bio 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.
Camson Bio Technologies is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in agri support services, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 19 November 1993 and is registered under CIN L85110KA1993PLC014944. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Camson Bio Technologies has 6 current directors:
- Dhirendra Kumar - Managing Director
- Anurudh Kumar Singh - Director
- Manoj Srivastava - Director
- Geok Lan Tay - Director
- Virendra Kumar Singh - Additional Director
- Peter Joseph Kennedy - Director
The latest financial statements of Camson Bio Technologies on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Camson Bio Technologies is L85110KA1993PLC014944. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Camson Bio Technologies is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares were delisted from BSE on 26 Oct 2015 · permitted scrips.
Camson Bio Technologies has open charges of ₹42.7 Cr and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
Camson Bio Technologies has 189 court cases on record: 120 filed by the company and 69 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Camson Bio Technologies was incorporated on 19 November 1993. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Camson Bio Technologies has 77 deals on record (68 market trades, 5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹144.39 Cr; the latest was in February 2019.
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