About Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited
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Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Carl Bechem Gmbh. It operates in the petrochemicals and derivatives segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 04 December 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U23201KA2003PTC032976. Its GSTIN is 29AACCB3015F1Z4 (Karnataka). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.13 Cr. It was formerly known as Bangalore Speciality Lubricants P Ltd. It is led by directors including Michael Karl Dr Gerle and Natarajan Krishnamoorthy.
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 No. 28 – D Bidadi Industrial Area Bidadi – Harohalli Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 562109.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹373.91 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹61.48 Cr (net margin 16.4%) and EBITDA of ₹77.6 Cr (EBITDA margin 20.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years.
The company has about 141 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Bechem. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹16.37 Lakh on record. Court records list 22 cases involving the company, including 17 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.92 Cr; the latest was in December 2010. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2022, listing 55 overdue payments to 14 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website bechemindia.com.
Company details
Contact details
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is bechemindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo. 28 – D Bidadi Industrial Area Bidadi – Harohalli Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 562109
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Petrochemicals & Derivatives
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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
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) operates one associated brand: BECHEM. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of a vast array of speciality lubricants | bechemindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCarl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹373.91 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years, including 12% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 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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| Total Revenue | ₹373.91 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹77.6 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹61.48 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 20.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 16.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) 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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| Michael Karl Dr Gerle | Director | 29 Jun 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Natarajan Krishnamoorthy Also directs: Kyodo Yushi India Private Limited | Director | 04 Dec 2003 | 22 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Christoph Knut Hundertmark Also directs: Kyodo Yushi India Private Limited | Director | 07 Jan 2016 | 10 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Anirban Bhattacharya Also directs: Kyodo Yushi India Private Limited | Director | 01 Sep 2012 | 14 Years 2 Months | Current |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, 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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| 29 Aug 2023 | 100782943 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹5 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Oct 2020 | 100408851 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹7.88 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Nov 2019 | 100318658 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹8.49 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.92 Cr; the latest was in December 2010.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2010 | Funding round | ₹2.92 Cr | Investors: Carl Bechem GMBH |
| Mar 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Carl Bechem GMBH Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited has 22 court cases on record: 17 filed by Carl Bechem Lubricants (India), 5 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 18 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| High courts | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 22)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, RAMANAGARA, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against Ms Aeprocurex Sourcing Pvt.Ltd | Pending |
| District court, RAMANAGARA, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against Ms. Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd., | Pending |
| District court, RAMANAGARA, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against M/S Natems Sugar Pvt Ltd., Rep. by Its M.D, Nanda Ramanujalu Kumar, Ramanujula Nanda Kumar Ramnath | Pending |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by United India Insurance Company Limited M/S.M.B.Gopalan Associates, ,M.B.Raghavan | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against GRR Logistics Private Limited and 3 others | 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
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2022, listing 55 overdue payments to 14 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 14)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Cargo Mar Private Limited | |||
| Shakti Containers Private Limited | |||
| Manoj Cargo Carriers | |||
| Mohini Organics Private Limited | |||
| S L & E L Co |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 141 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 09, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 5 GST registrations: 2 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCB3015F1Z4 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AACCB3015F4ZC | Tamil Nadu | Active | 23 Mar 2026 |
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Recent activity
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2003: 4 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Michael Karl Dr Gerle was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2020.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in petrochemicals and derivatives, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 04 December 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U23201KA2003PTC032976.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 4 current directors:
- Michael Karl Dr Gerle - Director
- Natarajan Krishnamoorthy - Director
- Christoph Knut Hundertmark - Director
- Anirban Bhattacharya - Director
The latest financial statements of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) 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 Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) is 29AACCB3015F1Z4, registered in Karnataka. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AACCB3015F4ZC (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) is U23201KA2003PTC032976. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 22 court cases on record: 17 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) was incorporated on 04 December 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹2.92 Cr; the latest was in December 2010.
Michael Karl Dr Gerle was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2020. Martin Heinrich Walter ceased to be Director on 25 Apr 2019. Christoph Knut Hundertmark was appointed as Director on 07 Jan 2016. Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 8 board changes on record in total.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2022, listing 55 overdue payments to 14 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2022.
Carl Bechem Lubricants (India) can be reached through the website bechemindia.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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