MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Medium (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-07-0003060
Malankara Plantations Limited - agriculture in Kottayam, Kerala, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹27.93 Cr
▼ 88% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹5.35 Cr
Net margin -19.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹6.36 Cr
EBITDA margin 22.8%
Authorised capital
₹4 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹3.25 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹3 Cr
Satisfied ₹77.17 Cr
Company age
116 yrs
Est. 1910
Employees · EPFO
436
Provident fund records
About Malankara Plantations Limited
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Malankara Plantations Limited is a public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 22 June 1910 and has been in existence for over 116 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U66000KL1910PLC000650. Its GSTIN is 32AABCT2019A1Z8 (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.25 Cr. It was formerly known as Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd and The Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd. It is led by directors including John Karot Thomas (Managing Director) and Susann Koshy (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Malankara Bldgsmalankara Bldgs Kodimatha, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686039.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹27.93 Cr, a decline of 88% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.35 Cr (net margin -19.1%) and EBITDA of ₹6.36 Cr (EBITDA margin 22.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 51% over three years and 24% over five years.
The company has about 436 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Malankaraplantations. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹77.17 Cr on record. Court records list 118 cases involving the company, including 101 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 26 cases are pending.
Malankara Plantations Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-07-0003060). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website malankaraplantations.co.in.
Company details
CIN U66000KL1910PLC000650
Registration Number 000650
Incorporation Date 22 June 1910
ROC Ernakulam
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KL-07-0003060
Name history
Malankara Plantations has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd, and The Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd. The current legal name is Malankara Plantations Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Malankara Plantations Limited | Current |
| Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd | Previous |
| The Malankara Rubber & Produce Co Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
Malankara Plantations has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U66000KL1910PLC000650, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U66000KL1910PLC000650 | Current |
| U01116KL1910PLC000650 | Previous |
| L01116KL1910PLC000650 | Previous |
Key People
John Karot Thomas Managing Director Susann Koshy Whole-Time Director Cherian Thomas Karot Director Recognitions & Rankings of Malankara Plantations
Contact details
Malankara Plantations Limited's registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala. Its website is malankaraplantations.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressMalankara Bldgsmalankara Bldgs Kodimatha, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686039
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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Brands
Malankara Plantations operates one associated brand: Malankaraplantations. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| malankaraplantations.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activities of Malankara Plantations are agriculture, forestry, fishing and manufacturing. In detail, this covers production of crops and animals, food, beverages and tobacco products and repair & installation of machinery & equipment, motor vehicles. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals | |
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | |
| C | Manufacturing | C12 | Repair & installation of machinery & equipment, motor vehicles |
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Financials of Malankara Plantations Limited
FY 2024 filings availableMalankara Plantations Limited reported revenue of ₹27.93 Cr (down 88% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹27.93 Cr ▼ 88%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹5.35 Cr margin -19.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹6.36 Cr margin 22.8%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 88%
3 years · compounded
▼ 51%
5 years · compounded
▼ 24%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 31%
3 years · compounded
▼ 18%
5 years · compounded
▲ 86%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over five years, including a 88% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 31% 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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| EBITDA | ₹6.36 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.35 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 22.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -19.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Malankara Plantations Limited
Malankara Plantations has 6 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Karot Thomas Also directs: Malankara Enterprises Limited, Upasi Commodities Exchange Limited, John Sons' Estates and Agencies Pvt Ltd and 2 more | Managing Director | 16 May 1991 | 35 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Cherian Thomas Karot | Director | 16 Jan 1988 | 38 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Balaji Krishnan Also directs: Malankara Enterprises Limited, Malankara Spaces Limited, KBS Creditors Management Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 26 Aug 2011 | 15 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Thomas John Also directs: Malankara Enterprises Limited, Malankara Spaces Limited | Director | 16 Mar 2009 | 17 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Balagopalan Nair Mecheril Kesava Paniker Also directs: Malankara Enterprises Limited, Malankara Spaces Limited | Director | 01 Jul 2010 | 16 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Susann Koshy Also directs: John Sons' Estates and Agencies Pvt Ltd | Whole-Time Director | 12 Aug 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Malankara Plantations Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Plantations), with the same principal business activity (production of crops and animals), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octavius Plantations Limited | ₹28.76 Cr (FY 2025) | 18.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Quality Tea Plantations Pvt Ltd. | ₹28.38 Cr (FY 2025) | -5.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Malankara Plantations Limitedthis company | ₹27.93 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹5.35 Cr | -19.1% | -88.0% | 436 | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| The Tropical Plantations Ltd | ₹26.84 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | Kottayam, Kerala, India | |||
| Vaikundam Plantations Limited | ₹22.05 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | |||
| Balanoor Plantations and Industries Limited | ₹20.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 64.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Shareholding
The shareholding of Malankara Plantations Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹3 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹77.17 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2022 | 100574887 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Sep 2023 | 100786244 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 100605882 | Others | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 100536969 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 03 Aug 2016 | 100045990 | State Bank of Travancore | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal cases
Malankara Plantations Limited has 118 court cases on record: 101 filed by Malankara Plantations, 17 filed against it. 26 cases are pending and 92 are disposed.
Total cases
118
Filed by the company
101
Filed against the company
17
Pending
26
Disposed
92
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 79 | 11 | 15 |
| District courts | 38 | 5 | 11 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 118)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company by Team Sustain Ltd. and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Tea Trade Association of Cochin and 10 others | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and 8 others | Disposed |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and 7 others | Disposed |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S.Team Sustain 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Malankara Plantations Limited was last rated by Icra on 22 Feb 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Icra | 22 Feb 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Malankara Plantations has 2 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
2
Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Malankara Wood Ltd | U36101KL1995PLC008536 | |
| Malankara Enterprises Limited | U50100KL2010PLC025335 |
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Employees & EPFO
Malankara Plantations Limited has a workforce of 436 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 5 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
436
Active EPFO establishments
5
Employee growth
-10.5%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 | 436 |
| FY 2025-26 | |
| FY 2024-25 | |
| FY 2023-24 | |
| FY 2022-23 | |
| FY 2021-22 | |
| FY 2020-21 | |
| FY 2019-20 | |
| FY 2018-19 | |
| FY 2017-18 | |
| FY 2016-17 |
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GST
Malankara Plantations has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AABCT2019A1Z8 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Malankara Plantations Limited has 13 board changes on record since 1988: 6 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Joseph Markos ceased to be Director on 27 Jul 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 22 Dec 2011 via Charge ID 10369159 with Tea Board was fully satisfied on 24 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 22 Dec 2011 via Charge ID 10369158 with Tea Board was fully satisfied on 10 Mar 2025.
AGM
Malankara Plantations Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 27 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Joseph Markos ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Thomas John ceased to be Director.
Filing
Malankara Plantations Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Ernakulam.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Jul 2013 via Charge ID 10442501 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 27 Mar 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 19 Aug 2022 via Charge ID 100605882 with Others was fully satisfied on 27 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 05 Sep 2023 via Charge ID 100786244 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 26 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 22 Oct 2021 via Charge ID 100536969 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 08 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 5.00 Cr with Charge ID 100786244 was registered on 05 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge with State Bank Of India of Rs. 40.59 Cr registered on 17 Jul 2013 with Charge ID 10442501 was modified on 01 Feb 2023.
35 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Malankara Plantations is an active public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 22 June 1910 (116+ years old) and is registered under CIN U66000KL1910PLC000650.
Malankara Plantations has 6 current directors:
- John Karot Thomas - Managing Director
- Susann Koshy - Whole-Time Director
- Cherian Thomas Karot - Director
- Balaji Krishnan - Director
- Thomas John - Director
- Balagopalan Nair Mecheril Kesava Paniker - Director
The latest financial statements of Malankara Plantations on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Malankara Plantations is 32AABCT2019A1Z8, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Malankara Plantations is U66000KL1910PLC000650. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Malankara Plantations has 118 court cases on record: 101 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 26 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Malankara Plantations was incorporated on 22 June 1910, making it 116+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Malankara Plantations by revenue are Octavius Plantations Limited, Quality Tea Plantations Pvt Ltd, The Tropical Plantations Ltd, Vaikundam Plantations Limited, Balanoor Plantations and Industries Limited, all in the Agriculture industry (Plantations), with the same principal business activity (production of crops and animals).
Joseph Markos ceased to be Director on 27 Jul 2024. Thomas John ceased to be Director on 13 Jun 2024. Susann Koshy ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Malankara Plantations has 13 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Malankara Plantations is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-07-0003060).
Malankara Plantations can be reached through the website malankaraplantations.co.in. Its registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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