About Popular Freight Express Private Limited
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Popular Freight Express Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. It operates in the air transport services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 08 September 2009 and has been in existence for over 17 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U63010KL2009PTC024722. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It is led by directors including Jomon Thomas and George Greenson Kunnath Mathew.
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 Plot No. 111 Judges Avenue Road Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.39 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹11,355 (net margin 4.7%) and EBITDA of -₹2.28 Lakh (EBITDA margin -95.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 89% over three years and 77% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.1 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 9 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website popularfreightexpress.com.
Company details
Contact details
Popular Freight Express Private Limited's registered office is in Kochi, Kerala. Its website is popularfreightexpress.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressPlot No. 111 Judges Avenue Road Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682017
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Air Transport Services, Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFA)
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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 Freight Express is transport and storage. In detail, this covers services incidental to land, water & air transportation.
| 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 |
Financials of Popular Freight Express Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePopular Freight Express Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.39 Lakh (up 1756% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 77% over five years. 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 | ₹2.39 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹2.28 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹11,355 | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -95.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Popular Freight Express Private Limited
Popular Freight Express has 4 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Jomon Thomas Also directs: Concord Freight Private Limited | Director | 08 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
| George Greenson Kunnath Mathew | Director | 08 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Kurian Punnen Also directs: Jaykay Air Express Private Limited | Director | 08 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Pettah Joseph George | Director | 08 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Popular Freight Express Private Limited is audited by ROY VARGHESE & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ROY VARGHESE & ASSOCIATES | FY 2019 | 006226S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Freight Express Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 29 Mar 2010 | 10212094 | South Indian Bank Limited | ₹1.1 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Popular Freight Express Private Limited has 10 court cases on record: 9 filed by Popular Freight Express, 1 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 1 is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Robin Exports, Eathavilai, Kollakudivilai, Mekkamandapam, K.K.District, Tamilnadu, Rep. by Propriet and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Robin Exports and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Kozhikode, Kerala | Execution petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Robin Exports | Pending |
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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 Freight Express Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Popular Freight Express Private Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 05, 2024.
GST
Popular Freight Express has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Popular Freight Express Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2009: 4 appointments. The latest: George Greenson Kunnath Mathew was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 2009.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Freight Express is an active private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The company works in air transport services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 08 September 2009 (17+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63010KL2009PTC024722.
Popular Freight Express has 4 current directors:
- Jomon Thomas - Director
- George Greenson Kunnath Mathew - Director
- Kurian Punnen - Director
- Pettah Joseph George - Director
The latest financial statements of Popular Freight Express 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.
No. Popular Freight Express has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Freight Express is U63010KL2009PTC024722. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Popular Freight Express has 10 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Popular Freight Express was incorporated on 08 September 2009, making it 17+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
George Greenson Kunnath Mathew was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 2009. Jomon Thomas was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 2009. Kurian Punnen was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 2009. Popular Freight Express has 4 board changes on record in total.
Popular Freight Express can be reached through the website popularfreightexpress.com. Its registered office is in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The registered office of Popular Freight Express is at Plot No. 111 Judges Avenue Road Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682017.