Oriental Kuries Ltd
About Oriental Kuries Ltd
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Oriental Kuries Ltd is a public limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It operates in the microfinance institutions segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 19 August 1933 and has been in existence for over 93 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U65992KL1933PLC000835. Its GSTIN is 32AAACO2644P1ZC (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Lakh. It was formerly known as The Oriental Insurance and Banking Union Limited and Oriental Insurance and Banking Union Limited. It is led by directors including Sebastian Kavalakkat Francis and Sivy P Jose.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Thrissur, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.3 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.3 Cr (net margin 56.7%) and EBITDA of ₹1.63 Cr (EBITDA margin 70.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 147% over three years and 60% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5.5 Lakh on record. Court records list 153 cases involving the company, including 127 filed by the company and 26 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Name history
Oriental Kuries has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as The Oriental Insurance And Banking Union Limited, and Oriental Insurance And Banking Union Limited. The current legal name is Oriental Kuries Ltd.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Oriental Kuries Ltd | Current |
| The Oriental Insurance And Banking Union Limited | Previous |
| Oriental Insurance And Banking Union Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Oriental Kuries Ltd's registered office is in Thrissur, Kerala. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressTc 12/2294 1st Floor Udaya Building, College Road Ambakkaden Junction, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680001
- IndustryFinancial Services, Microfinance Institutions
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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 Oriental Kuries is financial and insurance activities. In detail, this covers financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance activities | 64 | Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding |
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Financials of Oriental Kuries Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableOriental Kuries Ltd reported revenue of ₹2.3 Cr (up 1190% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 60% over five years. 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 | ₹1.63 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.3 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 70.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 56.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Oriental Kuries Ltd
Oriental Kuries has 5 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sebastian Kavalakkat Francis | Director | 27 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sivy P Jose | Director | 08 Aug 2016 | 10 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Manjila Lazer Sunny | Director | 20 Nov 2000 | 25 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Denny Jose Chungath | Director | 19 Nov 2018 | 7 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Jose Erinjery John | Director | 13 Oct 2014 | 12 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Oriental Kuries Ltd is audited by ABRAHAM & JOSE for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ABRAHAM & JOSE | FY 2021 | 000010S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Oriental Kuries Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 04 Aug 2020 | 100374912 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹3.5 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Dec 1985 | 90023612 | The Federal Bank Ltd. | ₹2 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Oriental Kuries Ltd has 153 court cases on record: 127 filed by Oriental Kuries, 26 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 152 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 126 | 2 | 0 |
| High courts | 26 | 24 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 153)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by The South Indian Bank Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, Kerala | Revision petition | Filed against the company by individuals | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Kerala, and 7 others | Disposed |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Court case (EA) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (OP (RC)) | 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 Oriental Kuries Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Oriental Kuries has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAACO2644P1ZC | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Oriental Kuries Ltd has 15 board changes on record since 2000: 6 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Jose Pettah Joseph was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Aug 2025.
8 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Oriental Kuries is an active public limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The company works in microfinance institutions, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 19 August 1933 (93+ years old) and is registered under CIN U65992KL1933PLC000835.
Oriental Kuries has 5 current directors:
- Sebastian Kavalakkat Francis - Director
- Sivy P Jose - Director
- Manjila Lazer Sunny - Director
- Denny Jose Chungath - Director
- Jose Erinjery John - Director
The latest financial statements of Oriental Kuries on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Oriental Kuries is 32AAACO2644P1ZC, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Oriental Kuries is U65992KL1933PLC000835. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Oriental Kuries has 153 court cases on record: 127 filed by the company and 26 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Oriental Kuries was incorporated on 19 August 1933, making it 93+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Jose Pettah Joseph was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Aug 2025. Jose Pettah Joseph ceased to be Director on 21 Apr 2025. Denny Jose Chungath ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Sep 2019. Oriental Kuries has 15 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Oriental Kuries is at Tc 122294 1st Floor Udaya Building, College Road Ambakkaden Junction, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680001.
Oriental Kuries operates in the financial services industry, in the microfinance institutions segment.