- #1,320 K Kotaiah Chowdary & family ₹1,700 Cr

About Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited
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Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited is a private limited company based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It operates in the meat and fish processing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 23 August 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
Its director K Kotaiah Chowdary and family are #1,320 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Vijayawada, under CIN U15127AP2005PTC047208. Its GSTIN is 37AAJCS2286C1ZA (Andhra Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹13 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9.86 Cr. It is led by directors including Kotaiah Chowdary Kunam (Managing Director) and Madhukar Kunam (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Mig. 25A Lawsonsbay, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India – 530017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,811.12 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹99.94 Cr (net margin 5.5%) and EBITDA of ₹214.49 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company has about 1,492 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Sandhya Aqua. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹976.32 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹211.86 Cr on record. Court records list 28 cases involving the company, including 11 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 8 cases are pending. The company has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹5.94 Cr; the latest was in January 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website sandhyaaqua.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited's registered office is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Its website is sandhyaaqua.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressMig. 25A Lawsonsbay, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India – 530017
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Meat & Fish Processing & Distribution
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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
Sandhya Aqua Exports operates one associated brand: Sandhya Aqua. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Shrimp farming, processing, and exporting services in India. | sandhyaaqua.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Sandhya Aqua Exports is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers fishing and aquaculture.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A3 | Fishing and aquaculture |
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Financials of Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableSandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1,811.12 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over five years, including 18% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 1% 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 Margin | 11.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Krishna Kumari Kunnam | Director | 23 Aug 2005 | 21 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Madhukar Kunam | Whole-Time Director | 04 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Kotaiah Chowdary Kunam Also directs: Factor Farms Private Limited, Neeli Sea Foods Private Limited, India Feeds and Forages LLP and 2 more | Managing Director | 10 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited is audited by R C V & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| R C V & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS | FY 2023 | 017180S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Sandhya Aqua Exports 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 24 Jul 2025 | 101164812 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.41 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 101125309 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹19.46 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 101088994 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹2.22 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 101077774 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹66.54 Lakh | Open | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | 100906728 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹43.25 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 48 View all charges
Deals & funding
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹5.94 Cr; the latest was in January 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 14)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: 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
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited has 28 court cases on record: 11 filed by Sandhya Aqua Exports, 17 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 20 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| District courts | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 28)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S. Aquadev India Limited | Pending |
| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. and 5 others | Disposed |
| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Writ petition | Filed against the company by M/S. Aquadev India Limited, | Disposed |
| District court, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh | Court case (MVOP) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| High Court of Andhra Pradesh | Writ petition | Filed against the company | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited was last rated by Care on 21 Feb 2023.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 21 Feb 2023 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Neeli Sea Foods Private Limited | U15122AP2012PTC081148 | |
| Vijay Aqua Processors Private Limited | U74110AP1999PTC031271 |
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Employees & EPFO
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited has a workforce of 1,492 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 37AAJCS2286C1ZA | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2005: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Madhukar Kunam was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 04 Aug 2025.
53 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Sandhya Aqua Exports is an active private limited company based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The company works in meat and fish processing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 23 August 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15127AP2005PTC047208.
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 3 current directors:
- Kotaiah Chowdary Kunam - Managing Director
- Madhukar Kunam - Whole-Time Director
- Krishna Kumari Kunnam - Director
The latest financial statements of Sandhya Aqua Exports on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Sandhya Aqua Exports is 37AAJCS2286C1ZA, registered in Andhra Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sandhya Aqua Exports is U15127AP2005PTC047208. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 28 court cases on record: 11 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Sandhya Aqua Exports was incorporated on 23 August 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada.
Sandhya Aqua Exports has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹5.94 Cr; the latest was in January 2024.
Madhukar Kunam was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 04 Aug 2025. Madhukar Kunam ceased to be Additional Director on 04 Aug 2025. Sebanka Saha ceased to be Company Secretary on 12 Apr 2018. Sandhya Aqua Exports has 8 board changes on record in total.
Sandhya Aqua Exports can be reached through the website sandhyaaqua.com. Its registered office is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

