About Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited
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Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited is a public limited state government company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the soaps and detergents segment of the FMCG sector. It was incorporated on 09 July 1980 and has been in existence for over 46 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U85110KA1980SGC003871. Its GSTIN is 29AAACK8519K1Z3 (Karnataka). The company holds 31 GST registrations, of which 26 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹35 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹31.82 Cr. It is led by directors including Purada Katte Manematada Prashanth (Managing Director) and Aravind Murageppa Galagali.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at P.B.5531 Poona Highwaybangalore, Karnataka, India – 560055.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,615.28 Cr, a growth of 17% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹451.04 Cr (net margin 27.9%) and EBITDA of ₹586.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 36.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company has about 633 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Mysore Sandal Soap and MysoreSandal. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹10 Cr on record. Court records list 506 cases involving the company, including 242 filed by the company and 266 filed against it; 60 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website mysoresandal.karnataka.gov.in.
Company details
CIN history
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24241KA1980SGC003871. The current CIN is U85110KA1980SGC003871, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U85110KA1980SGC003871 | Current |
| U24241KA1980SGC003871 | Previous |
Contact details
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is mysoresandal.karnataka.gov.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressP.B.5531 Poona Highwaybangalore, Karnataka, India – 560055
- IndustryFMCG, Soaps & Detergents
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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
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents operates two associated brands: Mysore Sandal Soap and MysoreSandal. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Online platform for purchasing soaps, detergents, and related consumer goods. | mysurusandal.co.in | |
| Government body focused on promoting and developing telecommunications | mysoresandal.org |
Business activity
The main business activity of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKarnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited reported revenue of ₹1,615.28 Cr (up 17% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over five years, including 17% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 28% 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 | ₹586.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹451.04 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 36.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 27.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has 8 current directors and 85 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Ikramulla Shariff | Nominee Director | 06 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Aravind Murageppa Galagali | Director | 10 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Purada Katte Manematada Prashanth | Managing Director | 08 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Nanjegowda Shivakumar Also directs: Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited, Ngef (Hubli) Limited | Nominee Director | 25 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Channabasavaraj Shankar Rao Nadagouda | Nominee Director | 26 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Prathima Vankadaru Also directs: Ashoka Highways (Bhandara) Limited, Sambalpur Baragarh Tollway Limited, Dhankuni Kharagpur Tollway Limited and 5 more | Director | 10 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the FMCG industry (Soaps and Detergents), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Nirma Limited | ₹12,400 Cr (FY 2025) | 16.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| RSPL Limited | ₹4,642.2 Cr (FY 2025) | -21.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Jyothy Labs Limited | ₹2,902.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limitedthis company | ₹1,615.28 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹451.04 Cr | 27.9% | 17.0% | 633 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Unilever India Limited | ₹1,471.94 Cr (FY 2025) | 32.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Fena Private Limited | ₹1,434 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Ipf - Vikram India Private Limited | ₹1,330.53 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Chandigarh, India | |||
| R.M.Chemicals Pvt Ltd | ₹1,141.78 Cr (FY 2024) | -27.0% | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited is audited by P CHANDRASHEKAR LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P CHANDRASHEKAR LLP | FY 2023 | 000580S/S200066 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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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| 27 Jan 2009 | 10139930 | Corporation Bank | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
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Legal cases
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited has 506 court cases on record: 242 filed by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents, 266 filed against it. 60 cases are pending and 446 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 292 | 199 | 32 |
| District courts | 190 | 51 | 25 |
| Supreme Court | 24 | 16 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 506)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against M/S Patanjali Ayurved Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed against the company by M/S. Om Kare Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd., | Pending |
| High Court | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by M/S.Travancore Rayons Ltd.,(In Liqn.) Represented by the Official Liquidator High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed by the company against M/S. Olivia Impex Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed against the company by M/S Aurashine Essentials Pvt 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 Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited has a workforce of 633 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 14, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has 31 GST registrations: 26 active and 5 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAACK8519K1Z3 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACK8519K1DC | Karnataka | Active | 17 Oct 2018 |
| 07AAACK8519K1Z9 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAACK8519K1Z7 | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited has 94 board changes on record since 2007: 9 appointments and 85 cessations. The latest: Aravind Murageppa Galagali ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025.
87 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents is an active public limited state government company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in soaps and detergents, within the FMCG industry. It was incorporated on 09 July 1980 (46+ years old) and is registered under CIN U85110KA1980SGC003871.
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has 8 current directors:
- Purada Katte Manematada Prashanth - Managing Director
- Mohammed Ikramulla Shariff - Nominee Director
- Aravind Murageppa Galagali - Director
- Nanjegowda Shivakumar - Nominee Director
- Channabasavaraj Shankar Rao Nadagouda - Nominee Director
- Prathima Vankadaru - Director
- Syamaraju Kosur - Director
- Manojkumar - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents is 29AAACK8519K1Z3, registered in Karnataka. The company has 31 GST registrations in all, of which 26 are active and 5 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAACK8519K1DC (Karnataka), 07AAACK8519K1Z9 (Delhi), 08AAACK8519K1Z7 (Rajasthan).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents is U85110KA1980SGC003871. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has 506 court cases on record: 242 filed by the company and 266 filed against it. 60 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents was incorporated on 09 July 1980, making it 46+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents by revenue are Nirma Limited, RSPL Limited, Jyothy Labs Limited, Unilever India Limited, Fena Private Limited and 2 more, all in the FMCG industry (Soaps and Detergents), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products).
Aravind Murageppa Galagali ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Prathima Vankadaru ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Syamaraju Kosur ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Karnataka Soaps and Detergents has 94 board changes on record in total.
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents can be reached through the website mysoresandal.karnataka.gov.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents is at P.B.5531 Poona Highwaybangalore, Karnataka, India – 560055.