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- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KR-03-0009634

About Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited
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Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the designer and branded fashion segment of the fashion and textiles sector. It was incorporated on 14 August 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U18100KA1991PTC050353. Its GSTIN is 29AABCP6636K1ZZ (Karnataka). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.7 Cr. It is led by directors Amir Jusabali Pradhan (Whole-Time Director) and Jamal Jusabali Pradhan (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 Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹107.32 Cr, a growth of 37% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹97 Lakh (net margin 0.9%) and EBITDA of ₹2.59 Cr (EBITDA margin 2.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years.
The company has about 358 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: PMPL. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹32.37 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹49.93 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. The company has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.61 Cr; the latest was in October 2014. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier.
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0009634). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website pmplgroup.com.
Company details
CIN history
Pradhan Mercantile has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U18100KA1991PTC050353, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U18100KA1991PTC050353 | Current |
| U51109MH1991PTC062957 | Previous |
| U51109KA1991PTC050353 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Pradhan Mercantile
Contact details
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is pmplgroup.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo. 113 Krishna Reddy Industrial Area, 7th Mile Hosur Road Kudlu Gate, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560068
- IndustryFashion and Textile, Designer & Branded Fashion
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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
Pradhan Mercantile operates one associated brand: PMPL. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Garments are produced through contract manufacturing by PMPL in India. | pmplgroup.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Pradhan Mercantile 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 Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePradhan Mercantile Private Limited reported revenue of ₹107.32 Cr (up 37% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years, including 37% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 34% 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) | ₹97 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited
Pradhan Mercantile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Jusabali Pradhan Also directs: Mirage Enterprises LLP, Jag Lifestyle LLP, Garware Marine Industries Limited and 2 more | Whole-Time Director | 15 Dec 1997 | 28 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Jamal Jusabali Pradhan | Whole-Time Director | 14 Aug 1991 | 35 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited is audited by A F & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| A F & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | S200137 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 18 Oct 2022 | 100622199 | Others | ₹32.1 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Oct 2022 | 100622259 | Others | ₹27 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 100418474 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹12 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 10461755 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹18.71 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 22 Dec 2012 | 10401650 | Bank of Baroda | ₹12.8 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.61 Cr; the latest was in October 2014.
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Oct 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Apr 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Vivek V. Vaid Huf, 2 individuals |
| Jan 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: Everest Interanational Private Limited, 3 individuals |
| Jul 2009 | Funding round | ₹1.21 Cr | Investors: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited has 6 court cases on record: 4 filed by Pradhan Mercantile, 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| District courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Appeal | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (CRL.RP) | Filed by the company against M/S Virgin Apparels | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Appeal | Filed by the company against Official Liquidator of | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (CRL.P) | Filed against the company by M/S Virgin Apparels | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | 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
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. 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 (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximizer Ventures Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Pradhan Mercantile has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited has a workforce of 358 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Pradhan Mercantile has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AABCP6636K1ZZ | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCP6636K1Z7 | Haryana | Active | 29 Jul 2022 |
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Recent activity
Pradhan Mercantile Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1991: 4 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Nikesh Mafatlal Patel ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2012.
17 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Pradhan Mercantile is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in designer and branded fashion, within the fashion and textile industry. It was incorporated on 14 August 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U18100KA1991PTC050353.
Pradhan Mercantile has 2 current directors:
- Amir Jusabali Pradhan - Whole-Time Director
- Jamal Jusabali Pradhan - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Pradhan Mercantile 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 Pradhan Mercantile is 29AABCP6636K1ZZ, registered in Karnataka. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AABCP6636K1Z7 (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pradhan Mercantile is U18100KA1991PTC050353. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Pradhan Mercantile has 6 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Pradhan Mercantile was incorporated on 14 August 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Pradhan Mercantile has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.61 Cr; the latest was in October 2014.
Nikesh Mafatlal Patel ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2012. Vivek Vinodkumar Vaid ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2012. Nikesh Mafatlal Patel was appointed as Director on 12 Mar 2007. Pradhan Mercantile has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Pradhan Mercantile is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0009634).
Pradhan Mercantile has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 08 Jun 2019.

