About Nilgiris Franchise Limited
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Nilgiris Franchise Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Private Limited. It operates in the hypermarkets and large retail chains segment of the consumer services sector. It was incorporated on 22 February 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U65910MH1996PLC265704. Its GSTIN is 29AABCN0750G1ZN (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.25 Cr. It was formerly known as Nilgiris Franchise Private Limited. It is led by directors including Satish Sharma and Gopinathan Ajith Kumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 16 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹24.38 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.84 Lakh (net margin 44.5%) and EBITDA of ₹20.84 Lakh (EBITDA margin 85.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Nilgiri's1905. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹216.67 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹47.54 Cr on record. Court records list 16 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. The company has 2 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in August 2015.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website nilgiris1905.com.
Company details
CIN history
Nilgiris Franchise has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U65910MH1996PLC265704, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U65910MH1996PLC265704 | Current |
| U65910KA1996PTC019885 | Previous |
| U65910MH1996PTC265704 | Previous |
Contact details
Nilgiris Franchise Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is nilgiris1905.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressKnowledge House Shyam Nagar Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road Jogesh, Wari(East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400060
- IndustryConsumer Services, Hypermarkets & Large Retail Chains
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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
Nilgiris Franchise operates one associated brand: Nilgiri's1905. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores retailing dairy, bakery, and assorted products are operated. | nilgiris1905.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Nilgiris Franchise is administrative and support service activities. In detail, this covers office administrative, office support and other business support activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Administrative and support service activities | 82 | Office administrative, office support and other business support activities |
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Financials of Nilgiris Franchise Limited
FY 2025 filings availableNilgiris Franchise Limited reported revenue of ₹24.38 Lakh (up 657% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 657% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20%. EBITDA rose 103% 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 | ₹20.84 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.84 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 85.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 44.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Nilgiris Franchise Limited
Nilgiris Franchise has 3 current directors and 22 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satish Sharma Also directs: Appu Nutritions Private Limited, Sublime Foods Limited, Aadhaar Supermarket Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 01 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Gopinathan Ajith Kumar Also directs: Appu Nutritions Private Limited, Nilgiri's Mechanised Bakery Private Limited, Delect Spices and Herbs Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 29 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Nitesh Surya Murulidhar Also directs: Appu Nutritions Private Limited, Sublime Foods Limited, Nilgiri's Mechanised Bakery Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 29 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Nilgiris Franchise Limited is audited by S. R. Batliboi & Associates Llp for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S. R. Batliboi & Associates Llp | FY 2023 | 101049W/E300004 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Nilgiris Franchise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2021 | 100442034 | Others | ₹31.67 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 100259048 | State Bank of India | ₹185 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Jan 2016 | 10612532 | Rbl Bank Limited | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Jul 2013 | 10444622 | The Ratnakar Bank Limited | ₹13 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Nov 2008 | 10130646 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹32 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Deals & funding
Nilgiris Franchise Limited has 2 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in August 2015.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd Jointly With Arun Kumar Agarwal, The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd Jointly With Samir Kedia, The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd Jointly With Murali Krishan Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2006 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Private Limited Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Nilgiris Franchise Limited has 16 court cases on record: 5 filed by Nilgiris Franchise, 11 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| High courts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 16)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Mumbai | Court case (C.A.(CAA)) | Filed by the company | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (FDP) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M S Rutun Enterprises | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Execution petition | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 Nilgiris Franchise Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Nilgiris Franchise has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AABCN0750G1ZN | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Nilgiris Franchise Limited has 25 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 22 cessations. The latest: Gopinathan Ajith Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 20 Aug 2024.
32 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Nilgiris Franchise is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in hypermarkets and large retail chains, within the consumer services industry. It was incorporated on 22 February 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U65910MH1996PLC265704.
Nilgiris Franchise has 3 current directors:
- Satish Sharma - Director
- Gopinathan Ajith Kumar - Director
- Nitesh Surya Murulidhar - Director
The latest financial statements of Nilgiris Franchise on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 16 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Nilgiris Franchise is 29AABCN0750G1ZN, registered in Karnataka. 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 Nilgiris Franchise is U65910MH1996PLC265704. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Nilgiris Franchise has 16 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Nilgiris Franchise was incorporated on 22 February 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Nilgiris Franchise has 2 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in August 2015.
Gopinathan Ajith Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 20 Aug 2024. Nitesh Surya Murulidhar ceased to be Additional Director on 20 Aug 2024. Gopinathan Ajith Kumar was appointed as Director on 29 Apr 2024. Nilgiris Franchise has 25 board changes on record in total.
Nilgiris Franchise can be reached through the website nilgiris1905.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.