- Category
- Small (2022-23)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0000762

About True Coat Paints Private Limited
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True Coat Paints Private Limited is a private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the paint and coatings segment of the manufacturing sector. It was incorporated on 13 April 1999 and has been in existence for over 27 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U24222KL1999PTC012965. Its GSTIN is 32AABCT3527H1ZN (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹99.44 Lakh. It is led by directors including Methaparambil Deepu Skaria (Managing Director) and Kottakkaran Paulose Mariam.
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 XI/249B & Dkutta Kaninad P O Puthencruz, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682310.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹21.73 Cr, a decline of 22% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2.76 Lakh (net margin -0.1%) and EBITDA of ₹64.25 Lakh (EBITDA margin 3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 12 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5.21 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹9.7 Cr on record. Court records list 68 cases involving the company, including 67 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 29 cases are pending.
True Coat Paints Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0000762). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website truecoatpaints.com.
Company details
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Contact details
True Coat Paints Private Limited's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its website is truecoatpaints.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressXI/249B & Dkutta Kaninad P O Puthencruz, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682310
- IndustryManufacturing, Paint & Coatings
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of True Coat Paints is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of True Coat Paints Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableTrue Coat Paints Private Limited reported revenue of ₹21.73 Cr (down 22% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 22% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7%. EBITDA fell 65% 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 | ₹64.25 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹2.76 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of True Coat Paints Private Limited
True Coat Paints has 4 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Kottakkaran Paulose Mariam | Director | 30 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Arun Skaria Methaparambil Also directs: Truecem Wonder Colours Private Limited | Director | 30 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Skaria Thadathil Mathew Also directs: Truecem Wonder Colours Private Limited | Director | 30 Sep 2010 | 16 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Methaparambil Deepu Skaria Also directs: Truecem Wonder Colours Private Limited | Managing Director | 01 Oct 2010 | 16 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
True Coat Paints Private Limited is audited by A.GEORGE & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A.GEORGE & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 000904S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of True Coat Paints Private 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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| 21 Dec 2023 | 100864176 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹45.45 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 100727183 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹45 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2022 | 100550273 | Others | ₹15.75 Lakh | Open | |
| 04 Jun 2021 | 100455357 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹4 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 100427884 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹14.88 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Legal cases
True Coat Paints Private Limited has 68 court cases on record: 67 filed by True Coat Paints, 1 filed against it. 29 cases are pending and 39 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 65 | 1 | 28 |
| High courts | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 68)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | 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.
MSME payment delays
True Coat Paints Private Limited has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 53 overdue payments to 17 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 17)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| NSN Oxides and Pigments Private Limited | |||
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| Srivilas Hydrotech Private Limited | |||
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| Associated Rubber Chemicals Kochi Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
True Coat Paints Private Limited has a workforce of 12 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
True Coat Paints has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AABCT3527H1ZN | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
True Coat Paints Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2009: 4 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Jini Kunjappan ceased to be Director on 25 Jun 2016.
35 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
True Coat Paints is an active private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in paint and coatings, within the manufacturing industry. It was incorporated on 13 April 1999 (27+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24222KL1999PTC012965.
True Coat Paints has 4 current directors:
- Methaparambil Deepu Skaria - Managing Director
- Kottakkaran Paulose Mariam - Director
- Arun Skaria Methaparambil - Director
- Skaria Thadathil Mathew - Director
The latest financial statements of True Coat Paints 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 True Coat Paints is 32AABCT3527H1ZN, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of True Coat Paints is U24222KL1999PTC012965. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
True Coat Paints has 68 court cases on record: 67 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 29 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
True Coat Paints was incorporated on 13 April 1999, making it 27+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Jini Kunjappan ceased to be Director on 25 Jun 2016. Arun Skaria Methaparambil ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013. Kottakkaran Paulose Mariam ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013. True Coat Paints has 11 board changes on record in total.
Yes, True Coat Paints is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0000762).
True Coat Paints has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 53 overdue payments to 17 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 10 Sep 2023.
True Coat Paints can be reached through the website truecoatpaints.com. Its registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

