MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0037186
Principal Container Line Private Limited - transport and logistics in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹37.96 Cr
▲ 73% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹17.22 Lakh
Net margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹32.89 Lakh
EBITDA margin 0.9%
Authorised capital
₹5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹2 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹15.25 Cr
Satisfied ₹2.64 Cr
Company age
31 yrs
Est. 1995
Employees · EPFO
9
Provident fund records
About Principal Container Line Private Limited
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Principal Container Line Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Fei Cargo Limited. It operates in the shipping and maritime services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 06 April 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U63013MH1995PTC263500. Its GSTIN is 27AACCP7873R1ZF (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2 Cr. It was formerly known as Fei Freight Express International P Ltd. It is led by directors including Abhijeet Pratap Nair and Prathapachandran Koyyarampurath Nair.
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 A/103 Mangalya Marol Maroshi Road Marol Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹37.96 Cr, a growth of 73% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹17.22 Lakh (net margin 0.5%) and EBITDA of ₹32.89 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over three years and 65% over five years.
The company has about 9 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹15.25 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2.64 Cr on record.
Principal Container Line Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0037186). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website pclship.com.
Company details
CIN U63013MH1995PTC263500
Registration Number 263500
Incorporation Date 06 April 1995
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Fei Cargo Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0037186
CIN history
Principal Container Line has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U63013TN1995PTC030851. The current CIN is U63013MH1995PTC263500, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U63013MH1995PTC263500 | Current |
| U63013TN1995PTC030851 | Previous |
Key People
Abhijeet Pratap Nair Director Prathapachandran Koyyarampurath Nair Director Vidhi Abhijeet Nair Director Recognitions & Rankings of Principal Container Line
Contact details
Principal Container Line Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is pclship.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressA/103 Mangalya Marol Maroshi Road Marol Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Shipping & Maritime Services
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Comprehensive company report
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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
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Business activity
The main business activity of Principal Container Line is transportation and storage. In detail, this covers warehousing and support activities for transportation.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transportation and storage | 52 | Warehousing and support activities for transportation |
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Financials of Principal Container Line Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePrincipal Container Line Private Limited reported revenue of ₹37.96 Cr (up 73% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹37.96 Cr ▲ 73%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹17.22 Lakh margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹32.89 Lakh margin 0.9%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 73%
3 years · compounded
▼ 6%
5 years · compounded
▲ 65%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 22%
3 years · compounded
▼ 17%
5 years · compounded
▲ 27%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 65% over five years, including 73% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 22% 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 | ₹32.89 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹17.22 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Principal Container Line Private Limited
Principal Container Line has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijeet Pratap Nair Also directs: Shilus Properties LLP, Treta Communications Private Limited, Iwa Logistics Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 10 Sep 2007 | 19 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Prathapachandran Koyyarampurath Nair Also directs: Shilus Properties LLP, Treta Communications Private Limited, Iwa Logistics Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 06 Apr 1995 | 31 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Vidhi Abhijeet Nair Also directs: Treta Communications Private Limited, Iwa Logistics Private Limited, Fei Cargo Ltd. and 5 more | Director | 01 Apr 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Smita Shanthan Pillai Also directs: Iwa Logistics Private Limited, Fei Cargo Ltd., Freight Management India Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 28 Apr 2011 | 15 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Principal Container Line Private Limited is audited by P. M. Agrawal & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P. M. Agrawal & Associates | FY 2023 | 100147W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Principal Container Line 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.
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹15.25 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹2.64 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 25 Jul 2025 | 101140701 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹13.67 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 10562067 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.57 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 10319190 | Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited | ₹1.75 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Mar 2009 | 10157272 | Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited | ₹8.8 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 05 Aug 2008 | 10118205 | Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited | ₹80 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Principal Container Line 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
Principal Container Line Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 1 overdue payment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Express International Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Principal Container Line Private Limited has a workforce of 9 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 10, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
9
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
50%
GST
Principal Container Line has 6 GST registrations: 5 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
6
Active
5
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCP7873R1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AACCP7873R1ZL | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AACCP7873R1ZO | Kerala | Active | 13 Jul 2017 |
| 19AACCP7873R1ZC | West Bengal | Active | 14 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Principal Container Line Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1995: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Radhakrishnankb Balachandran ceased to be Director on 08 Jul 2021.
AGM
Principal Container Line Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 13.67 Cr with Charge ID 101140701 was registered on 25 Jul 2025.
Filing
Principal Container Line Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Mumbai.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited of Rs. 1.57 Cr registered on 10 Apr 2015 with Charge ID 10562067 was modified on 14 Oct 2024.
Ceased
Radhakrishnankb Balachandran ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 18 Nov 2011 via Charge ID 10319190 with Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 16 Mar 2017.
Charges
A charge registered on 24 Mar 2009 via Charge ID 10157272 with Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 30 Apr 2015.
Charges
A charge registered on 05 Aug 2008 via Charge ID 10118205 with Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 20 Apr 2015.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.57 Cr with Charge ID 10562067 was registered on 10 Apr 2015.
Charges
A charge with Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.75 Cr with Charge ID 10319190 was registered on 18 Nov 2011.
Charges
A charge with Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited of Rs. 0.80 Cr registered on 05 Aug 2008 with Charge ID 10118205 was modified on 10 May 2011.
Appointed
Smita Shanthan Pillai was appointed as Director.
8 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Principal Container Line is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in shipping and maritime services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 06 April 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63013MH1995PTC263500.
Principal Container Line has 4 current directors:
- Abhijeet Pratap Nair - Director
- Prathapachandran Koyyarampurath Nair - Director
- Vidhi Abhijeet Nair - Director
- Smita Shanthan Pillai - Director
The latest financial statements of Principal Container Line 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 Principal Container Line is 27AACCP7873R1ZF, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AACCP7873R1ZL (Gujarat), 32AACCP7873R1ZO (Kerala), 19AACCP7873R1ZC (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Principal Container Line is U63013MH1995PTC263500. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Principal Container Line was incorporated on 06 April 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Radhakrishnankb Balachandran ceased to be Director on 08 Jul 2021. Smita Shanthan Pillai was appointed as Director on 28 Apr 2011. Vidhi Abhijeet Nair was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2010. Principal Container Line has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Principal Container Line is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0037186).
Principal Container Line has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.
Principal Container Line can be reached through the website pclship.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Principal Container Line is at A103 Mangalya Marol Maroshi Road Marol Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059.