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- Medium (2021-22)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0003258

About Pothen Autos Private Limited
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Pothen Autos Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It operates in the automobile dealership and trading segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 29 June 2017 and has been in existence for over 9 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U50401KL2017PTC049608. Its GSTIN is 32AAJCP2775M1Z0 (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3 Cr. It is led by directors including Solly Ajay and Mary Pothen.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 December 2020, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020. The registered office is at Flat No.2B Kowdiar Manor Jawahar Nagar V, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹120 Cr, a growth of 84% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.68 Cr (net margin -1.4%) and EBITDA of ₹1.22 Cr (EBITDA margin 1%).
The company has about 29 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹32.29 Cr on record. Court records list 36 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 34 filed against it; 25 cases are pending.
Pothen Autos Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0003258). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website pothensmahindra.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Pothen Autos Private Limited's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its website is pothensmahindra.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressFlat No.2B Kowdiar Manor Jawahar Nagar V, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003
- IndustryAutomotive, Auto Dealership & Trading
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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 Pothen Autos is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Pothen Autos Private Limited
FY 2020 filings availablePothen Autos Private Limited reported revenue of ₹120 Cr (up 84% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 84% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 271% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹120 Cr | ||
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| EBITDA | ₹1.22 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.68 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 1% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -1.4% | ||
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Board of directors of Pothen Autos Private Limited
Pothen Autos has 3 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solly Ajay | Director | 29 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Mary Pothen Also directs: Pothen Motors Private Limited, Pothen Cars Private Limited, Pothen Vehicles and Services Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 29 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Ashok Pothen Also directs: Pothen Motors Private Limited, Pothen Cars Private Limited, Pothen Vehicles and Services Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 29 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Pothen Autos Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Automobiles industry (Auto and Components Dealers), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elconconnectors Cables Private Limited | ₹120.36 Cr (FY 2025) | 95.0% | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Maharia Automobiles Private Limited | ₹120.13 Cr (FY 2025) | 42.0% | Sikar, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Pothen Autos Private Limitedthis company | ₹120 Cr (FY 2020) | -₹1.68 Cr | -1.4% | 84.0% | 29 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Kanish Motors Private Limited | ₹119.32 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Madhuban, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Pothen Autos Private Limited is audited by PHILIP MATHEW & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| PHILIP MATHEW & ASSOCIATES | FY 2020 | 016420S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pothen Autos Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2022 | 100557571 | Indian Bank | ₹39.58 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Sep 2021 | 100484508 | Indian Bank | ₹17.57 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Sep 2021 | 100484509 | Indian Bank | ₹75.3 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Jul 2019 | 100282861 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Jul 2018 | 100189399 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹13.5 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Legal cases
Pothen Autos Private Limited has 36 court cases on record: 2 filed by Pothen Autos, 34 filed against it. 25 cases are pending and 11 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 30 | 29 | 23 |
| High courts | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 36)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Case) | Filed against the company by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Hykon India Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by M/S Valvoline Cummins Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Hykon India 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Pothen Autos Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Pothen Autos Private Limited has a workforce of 29 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Pothen Autos has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAJCP2775M1Z0 | Kerala | Active | 21 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Pothen Autos Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 2017: 3 appointments. The latest: Ashok Pothen was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2017.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Pothen Autos is an active private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in auto dealership and trading, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 29 June 2017 (9+ years old) and is registered under CIN U50401KL2017PTC049608.
Pothen Autos has 3 current directors:
- Solly Ajay - Director
- Mary Pothen - Director
- Ashok Pothen - Director
The latest financial statements of Pothen Autos on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2020. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 December 2020. Year-wise statements from FY 2018 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Pothen Autos is 32AAJCP2775M1Z0, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pothen Autos is U50401KL2017PTC049608. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Pothen Autos has 36 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 34 filed against it. 25 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Pothen Autos was incorporated on 29 June 2017, making it 9+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Pothen Autos by revenue are Elconconnectors Cables Private Limited, Maharia Automobiles Private Limited, Kanish Motors Private Limited, all in the Automobiles industry (Auto and Components Dealers), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Ashok Pothen was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2017. Mary Pothen was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2017. Solly Ajay was appointed as Director on 29 Jun 2017.
Yes, Pothen Autos is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0003258).
Pothen Autos can be reached through the website pothensmahindra.com. Its registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.