- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0021730

About Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd
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Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 20 May 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U15495KL1994PTC007930. Its GSTIN is 32AADCS3325C1Z0 (Kerala). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹8.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.98 Cr. It is led by directors including Vivek Anil Saraf and Asha Devi Vithal Rao Saraf.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Saraf Housemarar Road Willingdon Island, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹36.47 Cr, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2.87 Cr (net margin -7.9%) and EBITDA of -₹62.98 Lakh (EBITDA margin -1.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 172 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Suntips. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹23.01 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹46 Lakh on record. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 11 filed by the company; 4 cases are pending.
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0021730). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website suntips.in.
Company details
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Contact details
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its website is suntips.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressSaraf Housemarar Road Willingdon Island, Ernakulam, Kerala, India – 682003
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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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
Saraf Trading Corporation operates one associated brand: Suntips. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Tea production, blending, and sales services in India, focusing on premium blends and gift offerings. | suntips.in |
Financials of Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableSaraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹36.47 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 14% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13%. 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 | ₹36.47 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹62.98 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹2.87 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -1.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -7.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd
Saraf Trading Corporation has 4 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Anil Saraf | Director | 21 Aug 2018 | 8 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Asha Devi Vithal Rao Saraf | Director | 03 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ambarish Ulhas Saraf | Director | 04 Jan 2006 | 20 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ulhas Vithal Saraf | Director | 20 May 1994 | 32 Years 5 Months | Current |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd 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 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 12 Sep 2025 | 101151833 | Others | ₹24.4 Lakh | Open | |
| 08 Feb 2024 | 100890768 | Others | ₹1.79 Cr | Open | |
| 19 May 2020 | 100345072 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | 90017983 | Others | ₹18.97 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Oct 2007 | 10072585 | Union Bank of India | ₹36 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd has 11 court cases on record: 11 filed by Saraf Trading Corporation. 4 cases are pending and 7 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Kochi | Company petition | Filed by the company against Sri Magenta Chemicals Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court, Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (WPMP) | Filed by the company against Union of India and 3 others | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India and 3 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd was last rated by Indiarating on 04 Jun 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Indiarating | 04 Jun 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 3 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Printcare India Private Limited | |||
| Excel Tubes & Cones |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Saraf Trading Corporation has 6 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 172 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Saraf Trading Corporation has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AADCS3325C1Z0 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AADCS3325C1ZO | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AADCS3325C1ZY | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd has 12 board changes on record since 1994: 8 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Asha Devi Vithal Rao Saraf was appointed as Director on 03 Oct 2020.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Saraf Trading Corporation is an active private limited company based in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 20 May 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15495KL1994PTC007930.
Saraf Trading Corporation has 4 current directors:
- Vivek Anil Saraf - Director
- Asha Devi Vithal Rao Saraf - Director
- Ambarish Ulhas Saraf - Director
- Ulhas Vithal Saraf - Director
The latest financial statements of Saraf Trading Corporation on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Saraf Trading Corporation is 32AADCS3325C1Z0, registered in Kerala. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 19AADCS3325C1ZO (West Bengal), 33AADCS3325C1ZY (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Saraf Trading Corporation is U15495KL1994PTC007930. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Saraf Trading Corporation has 11 court cases on record: 11 filed by the company. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Saraf Trading Corporation was incorporated on 20 May 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Asha Devi Vithal Rao Saraf was appointed as Director on 03 Oct 2020. Vivek Anil Saraf was appointed as Director on 21 Aug 2018. Amol Ulhas Saraf ceased to be Director on 01 Aug 2018. Saraf Trading Corporation has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Saraf Trading Corporation is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0021730).
Saraf Trading Corporation has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 3 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 28 Apr 2022.
Saraf Trading Corporation can be reached through the website suntips.in. Its registered office is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.