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About Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company)
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Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is a private not for profit company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It operates in the foreign affair segment of the public administration sector. It was incorporated on 20 December 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U91990KL2002NPL015838. Its GSTIN is 32AACCR7531A2ZX (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.52 Cr. It was formerly known as Roots-Nrk Development Initiative(Sec.25 Company) and Roots-Nrk Development Initiative. It is led by directors including Pinarayi Vijayan and Rappai Vareed Chirayath.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Iiird And Ivth Floor Norka Centre Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695014.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹95.33 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.81 Cr (net margin -1.9%) and EBITDA of -₹1.12 Cr (EBITDA margin -1.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 17% over five years.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website norkaroots.org.
Company details
Name history
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Roots-Nrk Development Initiative(Sec.25 Company), and Roots-Nrk Development Initiative. The current legal name is Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company).
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| Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) | Current |
| Roots-Nrk Development Initiative(Sec.25 Company) | Previous |
| Roots-Nrk Development Initiative | Previous |
Contact details
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company)'s registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its website is norkaroots.org. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressIiird And Ivth Floor Norka Centre Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695014
- IndustryPublic Administration, Foreign Affair, Defence, Public Order Administration
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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 Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is public services by government agencies. In detail, this covers administration of activities relating to foreign affairs, defence, public order, compulsory social security, etc..
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| O | Public Services by Government agencies | O3 | Administration of activities relating to Foreign affairs, Defence, public order, compulsory social security, etc. |
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Financials of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company)
FY 2024 filings availableNorka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) reported revenue of ₹95.33 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over five years, including 5% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 155% 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 Margin | -1.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -1.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company)
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 12 current directors and 23 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Peer comparison
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (administration of activities relating to foreign affairs, defence, public order, compulsory social security, etc.), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Indo- Russian Rifles Private Limited | ₹217.07 Cr (FY 2025) | -18.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company)this company | ₹95.33 Cr (FY 2024) | -₹1.81 Cr | -1.9% | 5.0% | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | |
| Kerala Land Development Corporation Limited | ₹7.77 Cr (FY 2018) | 70.0% | Thrissur, Kerala, India | |||
| Ekta Forex Private Limited | ₹5.89 Cr (FY 2025) | 812.0% | Goa, India | |||
| Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre | ₹2 Cr (FY 2025) | 54.0% | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Buzet Web Digital (OPC) Private Limited | ₹1.02 Cr (FY 2023) | 85.0% | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is audited by DHAN&CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DHAN&CO | FY 2023 | 000740S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) 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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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company); the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AACCR7531A2ZX | Kerala | Active | 24 Apr 2018 |
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Recent activity
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 58 board changes on record since 2004: 35 appointments and 23 cessations. The latest: Ajithkolassery was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2024.
49 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is an active private not for profit company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in foreign affair, within the public administration industry. It was incorporated on 20 December 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U91990KL2002NPL015838.
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 12 current directors:
- Pinarayi Vijayan - Director
- Rappai Vareed Chirayath - Director
- Mandayapurath Azad Moopen - Director
- Ravindran Pillai Balakrishna Pillai - Director
- Oliyath Vazayil Mohamed Mustafa - Director
- Jayakrishnan Krishna Menon - Director
- Preetha Sukumaran Nair - Director
- Sreeramakrishnan Purayath - Director
- Anirudhan Madhavan - Director
- Yusuffali Musaliam Veettil Abdul Kader - Director
- Kuppurama Vasuki - Director
- Ajithkolassery - Director
The latest financial statements of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is 32AACCR7531A2ZX, 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 Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is U91990KL2002NPL015838. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) was incorporated on 20 December 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) by revenue are Indo- Russian Rifles Private Limited, Kerala Land Development Corporation Limited, Ekta Forex Private Limited, Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre, Buzet Web Digital (OPC) Private Limited, all in the same principal business activity (administration of activities relating to foreign affairs, defence, public order, compulsory social security, etc.).
Ajithkolassery was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2024. Harikrishnan Nampoothiri ceased to be CEO on 14 Aug 2024. Kuppurama Vasuki was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2024. Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) has 58 board changes on record in total.
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) can be reached through the website norkaroots.org. Its registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
The registered office of Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) is at Iiird And Ivth Floor Norka Centre Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695014.
Norka-Roots (Sec 25 Company) operates in the public administration industry, in the foreign affair segment.

