About Plant Lipids Private Limited
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Plant Lipids Private Limited is a private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the flavouring and seasoning additives segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 15 March 1979 and has been in existence for over 47 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U15495KL1979PTC003044. Its GSTIN is 32AABCP6061C1ZY (Kerala). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹48 Lakh. It was formerly known as Plant Lipids Limited. It is led by directors including John George Nechupadom (Managing Director) and Beena George (Whole-Time Director).
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 Ap – V/450 Kadayiruppu Post Kolencherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682311.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,307.11 Cr, a growth of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹150.18 Cr (net margin 6.5%) and EBITDA of ₹277.16 Cr (EBITDA margin 12%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 880 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Plant Lipids. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹862 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹228.69 Cr on record. Court records list 112 cases involving the company, including 82 filed by the company and 30 filed against it; 37 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2017. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 9 overdue payments to 4 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 plantlipids.com.
Company details
Contact details
Plant Lipids Private Limited's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its website is plantlipids.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressAp – V/450 Kadayiruppu Post Kolencherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682311
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Flavouring & Seasoning Additives
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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
Plant Lipids operates one associated brand: Plant Lipids. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Natural ingredients manufacturing, including oleoresins and spice extracts, with a focus on global supply and sustainability. | plantlipids.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Plant Lipids are manufacturing and electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply. In detail, this covers manufacture of food products and electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | 10 | Manufacture of food products | |
| D | Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply | D1 | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution |
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Financials of Plant Lipids Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePlant Lipids Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2,307.11 Cr (up 16% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 16% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 16% 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 | ₹2,307.11 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹277.16 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹150.18 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 12% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Plant Lipids Private Limited
Plant Lipids has 5 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John George Nechupadom Also directs: FF Bioworks (India) Private Limited, Blue Ridge Farms Private Limited, Plant Lipids Phytochem Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 17 Aug 2015 | 11 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Beena George | Whole-Time Director | 17 Aug 2015 | 11 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Mariam George Also directs: Blue Ridge Farms Private Limited, La Nature India Private Limited, Aurea Biolabs Private Limited and 3 more | Whole-Time Director | 17 Aug 2015 | 11 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Chennakattu John George Also directs: Blue Ridge Farms Private Limited, Plant Lipids Phytochem Private Limited, Plant Lipids Condiments Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 19 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Tarun Thomas Kurian Also directs: PL Nurture Foundation | Whole-Time Director | 01 Oct 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Plant Lipids Private Limited is audited by Elias George & Co. for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Elias George & Co. | FY 2025 | 000801S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Plant Lipids Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 13 Jan 2023 | 100673618 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Apr 2012 | 10360868 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 05 May 2009 | 10160248 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Feb 2004 | 90019615 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Jan 2003 | 90018977 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & funding
Plant Lipids Private Limited has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2017.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: C J George (PL Family Trust), an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Nov 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: C J George (PL Family Trust) Seller: 2 individuals |
| May 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Apr 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2013 | 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
Plant Lipids Private Limited has 112 court cases on record: 82 filed by Plant Lipids, 30 filed against it. 37 cases are pending and 75 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 64 | 26 | 20 |
| District courts | 44 | 3 | 17 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 112)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Tomoz Spices and Products Private Limited (Previously Known As M/S Livbio Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Appeal | Filed by the company against Vidya Herbs Private Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Iccg India Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Dolcas Botanosys Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Wow Momo Foods Pvt 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
Plant Lipids Private Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 9 overdue payments to 4 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 (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Metalage Technologies | |||
| Ikon Technologies | |||
| Shantiflex |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Plant Lipids has 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Plant Lipids Private Limited has a workforce of 880 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 5 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 880 |
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GST
Plant Lipids has 10 GST registrations: 7 active and 3 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AABCP6061C1ZY | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AABCP6061C2ZX | Kerala | Active | 01 Apr 2025 |
| 29AABCP6061C1ZL | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AABCP6061C1ZW | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Plant Lipids Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2005: 8 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Tarun Thomas Kurian was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 01 Oct 2024.
44 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Plant Lipids is an active private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in flavouring and seasoning additives, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 15 March 1979 (47+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15495KL1979PTC003044.
Plant Lipids has 5 current directors:
- John George Nechupadom - Managing Director
- Beena George - Whole-Time Director
- Mariam George - Whole-Time Director
- Chennakattu John George - Whole-Time Director
- Tarun Thomas Kurian - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Plant Lipids 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 Plant Lipids is 32AABCP6061C1ZY, registered in Kerala. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AABCP6061C2ZX (Kerala), 29AABCP6061C1ZL (Karnataka), 33AABCP6061C1ZW (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Plant Lipids is U15495KL1979PTC003044. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Plant Lipids has 112 court cases on record: 82 filed by the company and 30 filed against it. 37 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Plant Lipids was incorporated on 15 March 1979, making it 47+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Plant Lipids has 6 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2017.
Tarun Thomas Kurian was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 01 Oct 2024. Sareeka John Nechupadom ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 30 Sep 2021. Bechu Kurian Thomas ceased to be Director on 01 Oct 2016. Plant Lipids has 11 board changes on record in total.
Plant Lipids has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 9 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 15 Jul 2019.
Plant Lipids can be reached through the website plantlipids.com. Its registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
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