India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #1,750 Anand Sancheti & family ₹1,000 Cr
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2,488.06 Cr
▲ 9% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹120.24 Cr
Net margin 4.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹518.64 Cr
EBITDA margin 20.8%
Authorised capital
₹31.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹10.26 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹2,658.32 Cr
Satisfied ₹2,299.1 Cr
Company age
29 yrs
Est. 1997
Employees · EPFO
2,357
Provident fund records
About SMS Limited
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SMS Limited is a public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the general construction services segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 08 May 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
Its director Anand Sancheti and family are #1,750 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U80100MH1997PLC107906. Its GSTIN is 27AACCS9854P1ZF (Maharashtra). The company holds 23 GST registrations, of which 21 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹31.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹10.26 Cr. It was formerly known as Shaktikumar M. Sancheti Limited and Sms Infrastructure Limited. It is led by directors including Anand Shaktikumar Sancheti (Managing Director) and Akshay Abhay Sancheti (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at IT Park 20 S.T.P.I. Gayatri Nagar Parsodi, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440022.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,488.06 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹120.24 Cr (net margin 4.8%) and EBITDA of ₹518.64 Cr (EBITDA margin 20.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 2,357 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 13 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2,658.32 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,299.1 Cr on record. Court records list 250 cases involving the company, including 150 filed by the company and 100 filed against it; 54 cases are pending. The company has 13 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹80.33 Cr; the latest was in July 2022. The company has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 350 overdue payments to 123 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 smsl.co.in.
Company details
CIN U80100MH1997PLC107906
Registration Number 107906
Incorporation Date 08 May 1997
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 28 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Name history
SMS has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Shaktikumar M. Sancheti Limited, and Sms Infrastructure Limited. The current legal name is Sms Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| SMS Limited | Current |
| Shaktikumar M. Sancheti Limited | Previous |
| Sms Infrastructure Limited | Previous |
CIN history
SMS has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U80100MH1997PLC107906, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U80100MH1997PLC107906 | Current |
| U45201MH1997PLC107906 | Previous |
| U45201MH1997PTC107906 | Previous |
Key People
Anand Shaktikumar Sancheti Managing Director Akshay Abhay Sancheti Whole-Time Director Paramveer Abhay Sancheti Whole-Time Director Recognitions & Rankings of SMS
Contact details
SMS Limited's registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its website is smsl.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressIT Park 20 S.T.P.I. Gayatri Nagar Parsodi, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440022
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, General Construction Services
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business activity
The main business activities of SMS are construction and mining and quarrying. In detail, this covers roads, railways, utility projects and other mining & quarrying activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Construction | F2 | Roads, railways, Utility projects | |
| B | Mining and quarrying | B4 | Other Mining & Quarrying Activities |
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Financials of SMS Limited
FY 2024 filings availableSMS Limited reported revenue of ₹2,488.06 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2,488.06 Cr ▲ 9%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹120.24 Cr margin 4.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹518.64 Cr margin 20.8%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 9%
3 years · compounded
▲ 11%
5 years · compounded
▲ 8%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 9%
3 years · compounded
▼ 6%
5 years · compounded
▼ 1%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 9% 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 | ₹518.64 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹120.24 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 20.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of SMS Limited
SMS has 10 current directors and 21 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranay Bhatia Prakash Also directs: Effiinext Advisory LLP | Additional Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Anand Shaktikumar Sancheti Also directs: Veetrag Hospitality Private Limited, SMS Mining Limited, Valencia Constructions Private Limited and 4 more | Managing Director | 08 May 1997 | 29 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Akshay Abhay Sancheti Also directs: Veetrag Hospitality Private Limited, Sancheti Seva Foundation, SMS Hazardous Waste Management Private Limited and 2 more | Whole-Time Director | 01 Mar 2020 | 6 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Paramveer Abhay Sancheti Also directs: Veetrag Hospitality Private Limited, Valencia Constructions Private Limited, Sancheti Seva Foundation and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 01 Mar 2020 | 6 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ramachandra Rao Kasaraneni | Whole-Time Director | 22 May 2024 | 2 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Dilip Bhawarlal Surana Also directs: Sms-Aabs India Tollways Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 24 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
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Auditor
SMS Limited is audited by V.K. Surana & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| V.K. Surana & Co | FY 2023 | 110634W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of SMS 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 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||||
| Public | |||||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹2,658.32 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹2,299.1 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 101192237 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.46 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 101191489 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹88 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 101191326 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.54 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 101192909 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹77 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 101185848 | Others | ₹6.9 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 434 View all charges
Deals & funding
SMS Limited has 13 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹80.33 Cr; the latest was in July 2022.
Total deals
13
Secondary share transfers
9
Funding rounds
3
Rights issue
1
Disclosed funding
₹80.33 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 13)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Best Power Plus Pvt Ltd Seller: Femina Industrial Finance Pvt Ltd , Femina Share Management Services Pvt.Ltd. |
| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹5 Cr | Investors: Femina Industrial Finance Pvt Ltd , Femina Share Management Services Pvt.Ltd. , 2 individuals |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹20.86 Cr | Investors: Femina Industrial Finance Pvt Ltd , 3 individuals |
| Oct 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Best Power Plus Pvt Ltd Seller: Femina Industrial Finance Pvt Ltd |
| May 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Femina Share Management Services Pvt.Ltd. , Femina Industrial Finance Pvt Ltd 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
SMS Limited has 250 court cases on record: 150 filed by SMS, 100 filed against it. 54 cases are pending and 196 are disposed.
Total cases
250
Filed by the company
150
Filed against the company
100
Pending
54
Disposed
196
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 153 | 37 | 42 |
| District courts | 75 | 49 | 7 |
| Supreme Court | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| NCLT | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 250)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case | Filed against the company by The Western Coalfields Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case | Filed against the company by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by Bharat Electronics Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (OMP (ENF.) (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited | Pending |
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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
SMS Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 17 Nov 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 17 Nov 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
SMS Limited has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 350 overdue payments to 123 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 123)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Prabhu Industrial Udyog Pvt Ltd | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Keyrock Mining Solutions |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
SMS has 13 subsidiary companies and 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
13
Subsidiary companies
2
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Mining Limited | U14290MH2021PLC368362 | |
| SMSL Ketki Mdo Project Limited | U14294MH2022PLC393634 | |
| SMS Vidhyut Private Limited | U40101MH2006PTC166038 | |
| Maharashtra Enviro Power Limited | U40105MH2005PLC150780 | |
| Sms-Aabs India Tollways Private Limited | U45200MP2014PTC032929 | |
| SMS Envoclean Private Limited | U52100MH2005PTC156774 |
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Employees & EPFO
SMS Limited has a workforce of 2,357 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
2,357
Active EPFO establishments
3
Employee growth
39.63%
GST
SMS has 23 GST registrations: 21 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
23
Active
21
Cancelled / inactive
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCS9854P1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCS9854P2ZE | Maharashtra | Active | 23 Sep 2020 |
| 06AACCS9854P1ZJ | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AACCS9854P1ZH | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
SMS Limited has 31 board changes on record since 1997: 11 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Sharad Chandak was appointed as Director on 21 May 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.46 Cr with Charge ID 101192237 was registered on 26 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.88 Cr with Charge ID 101191489 was registered on 26 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.54 Cr with Charge ID 101191326 was registered on 26 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.77 Cr with Charge ID 101192909 was registered on 15 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 6.90 Cr with Charge ID 101185848 was registered on 10 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.62 Cr with Charge ID 101188812 was registered on 01 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.62 Cr with Charge ID 101188809 was registered on 01 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 18.50 Cr with Charge ID 101188259 was registered on 28 Oct 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 3.12 Cr with Charge ID 101184476 was registered on 28 Oct 2025.
Charges
A charge with Tjsb Sahakari Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 29.50 Cr with Charge ID 101176070 was registered on 16 Oct 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 10.00 Cr with Charge ID 101173786 was registered on 30 Sep 2025.
Charges
A charge with Uco Bank amounted to Rs. 49.52 Cr with Charge ID 101170802 was registered on 26 Sep 2025.
779 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
SMS is an active public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The company works in general construction services, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 08 May 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U80100MH1997PLC107906.
SMS has 10 current directors:
- Anand Shaktikumar Sancheti - Managing Director
- Akshay Abhay Sancheti - Whole-Time Director
- Paramveer Abhay Sancheti - Whole-Time Director
- Ramachandra Rao Kasaraneni - Whole-Time Director
- Dilip Bhawarlal Surana - Whole-Time Director
- Hemant Kumar Lodha - Whole-Time Director
- Nirbhay Ajay Sancheti - Whole-Time Director
- Pranay Bhatia Prakash - Additional Director
- Anil Kumar Jha - Director
- Sharad Chandak - Director
The latest financial statements of SMS on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of SMS is 27AACCS9854P1ZF, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 23 GST registrations in all, of which 21 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AACCS9854P2ZE (Maharashtra), 06AACCS9854P1ZJ (Haryana), 07AACCS9854P1ZH (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of SMS is U80100MH1997PLC107906. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
SMS has 250 court cases on record: 150 filed by the company and 100 filed against it. 54 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
SMS was incorporated on 08 May 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
SMS has 13 deals on record (9 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹80.33 Cr; the latest was in July 2022.
Sharad Chandak was appointed as Director on 21 May 2025. Pranay Bhatia Prakash was appointed as Additional Director on 01 Apr 2025. Ajay Kumar Lakhotia ceased to be Director on 30 Mar 2025. SMS has 31 board changes on record in total.
SMS has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 350 overdue payments to 123 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 18 May 2024.
SMS can be reached through the website smsl.co.in. Its registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.