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About Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited
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Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Paul John Lifestyle Experiences Private Limited. It operates in the hotel and accommodation services segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 13 November 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
Its director Paul P John is #957 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U55101KA2003PTC032853. Its GSTIN is 29AACCB3797N1ZY (Karnataka). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹78.84 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹78.25 Cr. It was formerly known as Bloomingdale Hotels Private Limited. It is led by directors including Mohamed Ali Nisar (Whole-Time Director) and Paul Plathotathil John.
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 139/28 3rd Main Amarjyothi West Wing Domlur Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹156.46 Cr, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹18.4 Cr (net margin 11.8%) and EBITDA of ₹46.76 Cr (EBITDA margin 29.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 46% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company has about 472 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Pauljohnhotels and Paul Resorts and Hotels. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹234.1 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,265.14 Cr on record. Court records list 17 cases involving the company, including 15 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹99.65 Cr; the latest was in September 2020. Its 6 peer companies in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels, Resorts), with the same principal business activity (accommodation services provided by hotel, inns, resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc.) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is U P Hotels Limited with revenue of ₹159.17 Cr. The company has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 146 overdue payments to 16 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website thepaul.in.
Company details
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Contact details
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is thepaul.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address139/28 3rd Main Amarjyothi West Wing Domlur Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560071
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Hotel & Accommodation Services
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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
Paul Resorts & Hotels operates two associated brands: Pauljohnhotels and Paul Resorts and Hotels. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provides luxury resorts and hotels with premium accommodations in India. | pauljohnhotels.com | |
| Hotel and resort services including accommodation and exploration. | thepaul.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Paul Resorts & Hotels is accommodation and food service. In detail, this covers accommodation services provided by hotel, inns, resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc..
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I1 | Accommodation services provided by Hotel, Inns, Resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc. |
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Financials of Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePaul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited reported revenue of ₹156.46 Cr (up 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over five years, including 4% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 3% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹156.46 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹46.76 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹18.4 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 29.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 11.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 3 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Plathotathil John Also directs: KLR Properties Private Limited, Paul John Hotels India Private Limited, Luxury Hideaways Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 06 Feb 2017 | 9 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Mohamed Ali Nisar Also directs: KLR Properties Private Limited, Luxury Hideaways Private Limited, Shonali Export House Private Limited and 4 more | Whole-Time Director | 13 Nov 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Shelley Ulahannan Thayil Also directs: KLR Properties Private Limited, Paul John Hotels India Private Limited, Luxury Hideaways Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 03 Oct 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels, Resorts), with the same principal business activity (accommodation services provided by hotel, inns, resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc.), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| U P Hotels Limited | ₹159.17 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Marudhar Hotels Pvt Ltd | ₹158.89 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Haveli Restaurant & Resorts Limited | ₹157.73 Cr (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Phagwara, Punjab, India | |||
| Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limitedthis company | ₹156.46 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹18.4 Cr | 11.8% | 4.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| Radha Regent Hotels Private Limited | ₹156.23 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Kovalam Resort Private Limited | ₹154.84 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Kanakia Hotels & Resorts Private Limited | ₹154.72 Cr (FY 2024) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited is audited by Srinivasa and Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Srinivasa and Co | FY 2023 | 013843S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Paul Resorts & Hotels 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.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Jan 2026 | 101231349 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹35 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 101201080 | Others | ₹229.12 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Sep 2024 | 100986961 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.49 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | 100981593 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30.18 Lakh | Open | |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 100962436 | Others | ₹2.2 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 34 View all charges
Deals & funding
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹99.65 Cr; the latest was in September 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2020 | Rights issue | ₹9.72 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Bloomingdale International LLC |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2017 | Funding round | ₹84.65 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 4 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited has 17 court cases on record: 15 filed by Paul Resorts & Hotels, 2 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 13 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| District courts | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 17)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Karnataka | Pending |
| District court, KODAGU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court, Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, KODAGU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1807-Ordinary Civil Matters : Others) | Filed by the company against The District Collector Kottayam Collectorate Kottayam , , Kerala and 2 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 14 Apr 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Brickwork | 14 Apr 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 146 overdue payments to 16 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 16)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| AA Food Solution | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| KLR Properties Private Limited | U45209KA2022PTC161892 |
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GST
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 7 GST registrations: 2 active and 5 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCB3797N1ZY | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AACCB3797N3Z9 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2003: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Purakkattil Paulose Joy ceased to be Director on 03 Oct 2024.
72 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Paul Resorts & Hotels is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in hotel and accommodation services, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 13 November 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U55101KA2003PTC032853.
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 3 current directors:
- Mohamed Ali Nisar - Whole-Time Director
- Paul Plathotathil John - Director
- Shelley Ulahannan Thayil - Director
The latest financial statements of Paul Resorts & Hotels 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 Paul Resorts & Hotels is 29AACCB3797N1ZY, registered in Karnataka. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 5 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AACCB3797N3Z9 (Kerala).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Paul Resorts & Hotels is U55101KA2003PTC032853. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 17 court cases on record: 15 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Paul Resorts & Hotels was incorporated on 13 November 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹99.65 Cr; the latest was in September 2020.
The peers of Paul Resorts & Hotels by revenue are U P Hotels Limited, Marudhar Hotels Pvt Ltd, Haveli Restaurant & Resorts Limited, Radha Regent Hotels Private Limited, Kovalam Resort Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Consumer Services industry (Hotels, Resorts), with the same principal business activity (accommodation services provided by hotel, inns, resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc.).
Purakkattil Paulose Joy ceased to be Director on 03 Oct 2024. Shelley Ulahannan Thayil was appointed as Director on 03 Oct 2024. Shelley Ulahannan Thayil ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Mar 2024. Paul Resorts & Hotels has 8 board changes on record in total.
Paul Resorts & Hotels has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 146 overdue payments to 16 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 17 Nov 2023.
Paul Resorts & Hotels can be reached through the website thepaul.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

