Popular Foods Pvt Ltd
About Popular Foods Pvt Ltd
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Popular Foods Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. It operates in the bakery and confectionery products segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 03 October 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN U15412MP1991PTC006682. Its GSTIN is 23AADCP7696K1ZV (Madhya Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It is led by directors Rishabh Keswani and Nisha Keshwani.
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 2279 Napier Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India – 482002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹7.51 Cr, a decline of 22% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹8.54 Lakh (net margin 1.1%) and EBITDA of ₹53.52 Lakh (EBITDA margin 7.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over three years and 1% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹80.19 Lakh on record. Court records list 4 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 3 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Popular Foods Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address2279 Napier Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India – 482002
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery Products
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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 Foods is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Popular Foods Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availablePopular Foods Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹7.51 Cr (down 22% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over five years, including a 22% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 24% 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 | ₹53.52 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹8.54 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Popular Foods Pvt Ltd
Popular Foods has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rishabh Keswani Also directs: Popular Rich Bread India Private Limited | Director | 01 Jan 2009 | 17 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Nisha Keshwani Also directs: Popular Rich Bread India Private Limited | Director | 03 Oct 1991 | 35 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Popular Foods Pvt Ltd is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Confectionery and Bakery Products), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Pitambar Food Products Private Limited | ₹7.7 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Avr Bake Products Private Limited | ₹7.68 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India | |||
| Servo Foods Private Limited | ₹7.66 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| New Hope Food Industries Private Limited | ₹7.65 Cr (FY 2024) | 11.0% | Erode, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Tejaar Private Limited | ₹7.6 Cr (FY 2022) | 289.0% | Jagadhri, Haryana, India | |||
| Popular Foods Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹7.51 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹8.54 Lakh | 1.1% | -22.0% | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Senta Foodwork Private Limited | ₹7.49 Cr (FY 2024) | 9.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Fine Taste Foods Private Limited | ₹7.47 Cr (FY 2025) | -43.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Popular Foods Pvt Ltd is audited by ARUN GROVER & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ARUN GROVER & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 002268C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Foods Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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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| 15 Jan 2024 | 100890633 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹14.99 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 100771655 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹45.09 Lakh | Open | |
| 24 Mar 2022 | 100580818 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹12.06 Lakh | Open | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 10013688 | Centurion Bank of Punjab | ₹3.8 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Nov 2004 | 90209771 | Centurion Bank Ltd. | ₹4.25 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
Popular Foods Pvt Ltd has 4 court cases on record: 1 filed by Popular Foods, 3 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 4)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (2901-Simple Money & Mortgage Matters Etc. : Money Lending Act) | Filed against the company by Raga Structure and Buildcon Company Pvt. Ltd. THR Its Managing Director Ram Asrani Raga Complex, Near Amit Apartment Corporation Road Jabalpur ,Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MCA) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (RCS A) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (RCT) | Filed by the company against 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 Popular Foods Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Popular Foods has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 23AADCP7696K1ZV | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Popular Foods Pvt Ltd has 4 board changes on record since 1991: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Pratap Keshwani ceased to be Managing Director on 24 Jun 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Foods is an active private limited company based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in bakery and confectionery products, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 03 October 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15412MP1991PTC006682.
Popular Foods has 2 current directors:
- Rishabh Keswani - Director
- Nisha Keshwani - Director
The latest financial statements of Popular Foods 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 Popular Foods is 23AADCP7696K1ZV, registered in Madhya Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Foods is U15412MP1991PTC006682. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Popular Foods has 4 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Popular Foods was incorporated on 03 October 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
The peers of Popular Foods by revenue are Pitambar Food Products Private Limited, Avr Bake Products Private Limited, Servo Foods Private Limited, New Hope Food Industries Private Limited, Tejaar Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Confectionery and Bakery Products), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Pratap Keshwani ceased to be Managing Director on 24 Jun 2015. Rishabh Keswani ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2009. Rishabh Keswani was appointed as Director on 01 Jan 2009. Popular Foods has 4 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Popular Foods is at 2279 Napier Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India – 482002.
Popular Foods operates in the food and beverages industry, in the bakery and confectionery products segment.
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