About Penta Freight Private Limited
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Penta Freight Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the integrated logistics and supply chain solutions segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 28 January 1993 and has been in existence for over 33 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U63040MH1993PTC070564. Its GSTIN is 27AAACP4657M1ZZ (Maharashtra). The company holds 9 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.11 Cr. It is led by directors Shashi Narayan Kanchan and Prasanan Watson Kurup.
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 902 A Wing Unit No. 2 Times Squre Andheri Kurla Road Marol Andheri East Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹79.2 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹18.6 Cr (net margin 23.5%) and EBITDA of ₹32.22 Cr (EBITDA margin 40.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 26% over five years.
The company has about 171 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹102.68 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹23.67 Cr on record. Court records list 43 cases involving the company, including 39 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹30 Lakh; the latest was in March 2014. Its 3 peer companies in the Transport and Logistics industry (Diversified Logistics), with the same principal business activity (services incidental to land, water & air transportation) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Smart Marine Services Private Limited with revenue of ₹80.65 Cr. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 28 overdue payments to 19 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 pentafreight.com.
Company details
Contact details
Penta Freight Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is pentafreight.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address902 A Wing Unit No. 2 Times Squre Andheri Kurla Road Marol Andheri East Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Integrated & Diversified Logistics 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
Business activity
The main business activities of Penta Freight are transport and storage and trade. In detail, this covers services incidental to land, water & air transportation and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| H | Transport and storage | H5 | Services incidental to land, water & air transportation | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Penta Freight Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePenta Freight Private Limited reported revenue of ₹79.2 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 12% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 26%. EBITDA rose 14% 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 | ₹32.22 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹18.6 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 40.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 23.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Penta Freight Private Limited
Penta Freight has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shashi Narayan Kanchan Also directs: Boxport Packaging Solutions Private Limited | Director | 01 Jul 1995 | 31 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Prasanan Watson Kurup Also directs: Boxport Packaging Solutions Private Limited | Director | 28 Jan 1993 | 33 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Penta Freight Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Transport and Logistics industry (Diversified Logistics), with the same principal business activity (services incidental to land, water & air transportation), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Smart Marine Services Private Limited | ₹80.65 Cr (FY 2025) | 23.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Kashyap Shipping Pvt Ltd | ₹80.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Gandhidham, Gujarat, India | |||
| Penta Freight Private Limitedthis company | ₹79.2 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹18.6 Cr | 23.5% | 12.0% | 171 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Unique Speditorer Private Limited | ₹78.34 Cr (FY 2024) | 19.0% | Gandhidham, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Penta Freight Private Limited is audited by KARNIK & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| KARNIK & ASSOCIATES | FY 2024 | 0104872W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Penta Freight Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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 Oct 2025 | 101201169 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30.75 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Dec 2023 | 100826123 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹7 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 100548540 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Sep 2021 | 100500186 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15.05 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Dec 2011 | 10329399 | Others | ₹10.11 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 23 View all charges
Deals & funding
Penta Freight Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹30 Lakh; the latest was in March 2014.
Deals on record (3 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹15 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Apr 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2007 | Funding round | ₹15 Lakh | Investors: 3 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
Penta Freight Private Limited has 43 court cases on record: 39 filed by Penta Freight, 4 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 40 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| High courts | 15 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 43)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (LPETN) | Filed by the company against Sanika Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Aqua Logistics Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed by the company against Flexituff International Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S. Aqua Logistics Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Trywin Agrotech Private Ltd | 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
Penta Freight Private Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 28 overdue payments to 19 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 19)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Rathna Cools Private Limited | |||
| Uniqco All Port Cargo Private Limited | |||
| Surya Shipping Services | |||
| Asian Worldwide Services (India) Private Limited | |||
| Leadtime International Freight Solutions Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Penta Freight has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Boxport Packaging Solutions Private Limited | U25209MH2020PTC352613 |
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Employees & EPFO
Penta Freight Private Limited has a workforce of 171 employees on its EPFO records as of Dec 02, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Penta Freight has 9 GST registrations: 7 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACP4657M1ZZ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACP4657M1Z1 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACP4657M1ZW | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACP4657M1Z5 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Penta Freight Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 1993: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Ramesh Rajan ceased to be Director on 29 Sep 2009.
41 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Penta Freight is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in integrated and diversified logistics services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 28 January 1993 (33+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63040MH1993PTC070564.
Penta Freight has 2 current directors:
- Shashi Narayan Kanchan - Director
- Prasanan Watson Kurup - Director
The latest financial statements of Penta Freight 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 Penta Freight is 27AAACP4657M1ZZ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AAACP4657M1Z1 (Delhi), 19AAACP4657M1ZW (West Bengal), 24AAACP4657M1Z5 (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Penta Freight is U63040MH1993PTC070564. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Penta Freight has 43 court cases on record: 39 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Penta Freight was incorporated on 28 January 1993, making it 33+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Penta Freight has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹30 Lakh; the latest was in March 2014.
The peers of Penta Freight by revenue are Smart Marine Services Private Limited, Kashyap Shipping Pvt Ltd, Unique Speditorer Private Limited, all in the Transport and Logistics industry (Diversified Logistics), with the same principal business activity (services incidental to land, water & air transportation).
Ramesh Rajan ceased to be Director on 29 Sep 2009. Shashi Narayan Kanchan was appointed as Director on 01 Jul 1995. Prasanan Watson Kurup was appointed as Director on 28 Jan 1993.
Penta Freight has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 28 overdue payments to 19 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Penta Freight can be reached through the website pentafreight.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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