- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-28-0010583

Popular Distributors Private Limited
About Popular Distributors Private Limited
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Popular Distributors Private Limited is a private limited company based in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the pharmaceutical retail and distribution segment of the pharmaceuticals sector. It was incorporated on 22 March 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN U51397PN2004PTC019036. Its GSTIN is 27AADCP2852K1Z7 (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹16.75 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹14.9 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ankur Vidyadhar Thatte and Kiran Shankar Jogalekar.
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 205 Shriyashmouje Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India – 415712.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.83 Cr, a decline of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹9,331 (net margin 0%) and EBITDA of ₹14.62 Lakh (EBITDA margin 5.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 5% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.1 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹60 Lakh on record.
Popular Distributors Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-28-0010583). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
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Contact details
Popular Distributors Private Limited's registered office is in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address205 Shriyashmouje Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India – 415712
- IndustryPharma, Pharmaceutical Retailers & Distributors
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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 Popular Distributors is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Popular Distributors Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availablePopular Distributors Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.83 Cr (down 13% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including a 13% fall in the latest year. 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹9,331 | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0% | ||||
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Board of directors of Popular Distributors Private Limited
Popular Distributors has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ankur Vidyadhar Thatte | Director | 22 Mar 2004 | 22 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Kiran Shankar Jogalekar | Director | 07 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Swati Vidyadhar Thatte | Director | 07 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Popular Distributors Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Pharma industry (Pharma Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Tradeniger Impex Private Limited | ₹2.84 Cr (FY 2025) | 9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Infochem Pharma Private Limited | ₹2.84 Cr (FY 2024) | 39.0% | Kankerbagh, Bihar, India | |||
| Mission Cure Pharma Private Limited | ₹2.84 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Glosun Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | ₹2.84 Cr (FY 2025) | 22.0% | Cuttack, Odisha, India | |||
| Popular Distributors Private Limitedthis company | ₹2.83 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹9,331 | 0% | -13.0% | Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India | |
| Genetech Biotech Private Limited. | ₹2.83 Cr (FY 2025) | -29.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Karad and Patil Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | ₹2.82 Cr (FY 2022) | 3274.0% | Latur, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Popular Distributors Private Limited is audited by K V DABKE & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K V DABKE & CO | FY 2023 | 156538W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Distributors Private Limited 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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| 13 Jun 2022 | 100601545 | Others | ₹20 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Mar 2018 | 100181143 | Others | ₹90 Lakh | Open | |
| 01 Dec 2004 | 90088871 | State Bank of India | ₹60 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Popular Distributors Private Limited 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 Popular Distributors Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Popular Distributors has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCP2852K1Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Popular Distributors Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2004: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Amey Moreshwar Marathe ceased to be Director on 29 Sep 2020.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Distributors is an active private limited company based in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India. The company works in pharmaceutical retailers and distributors, within the pharma industry. It was incorporated on 22 March 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51397PN2004PTC019036.
Popular Distributors has 3 current directors:
- Ankur Vidyadhar Thatte - Director
- Kiran Shankar Jogalekar - Director
- Swati Vidyadhar Thatte - Director
The latest financial statements of Popular Distributors 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 Popular Distributors is 27AADCP2852K1Z7, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Distributors is U51397PN2004PTC019036. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Popular Distributors was incorporated on 22 March 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
The peers of Popular Distributors by revenue are Tradeniger Impex Private Limited, Infochem Pharma Private Limited, Mission Cure Pharma Private Limited, Glosun Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Genetech Biotech Private Limited. and 1 more, all in the Pharma industry (Pharma Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Amey Moreshwar Marathe ceased to be Director on 29 Sep 2020. Jayant Gangadhar Bhave ceased to be Director on 01 Oct 2018. Tanmaya Jayant Bhave ceased to be Director on 01 Oct 2018. Popular Distributors has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Popular Distributors is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-28-0010583).
The registered office of Popular Distributors is at 205 Shriyashmouje Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India – 415712.
Popular Distributors operates in the pharma industry, in the pharmaceutical retailers and distributors segment.