- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-03-0002182

Southern Crop Science Private Limited
About Southern Crop Science Private Limited
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Southern Crop Science Private Limited is a private limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 29 May 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U51497KL2003PTC016172. Its GSTIN is 32AAHCS9626C1ZG (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.08 Cr. It is led by directors including Sabu Pappachan (Managing Director) and Sabu Jacob Joseph (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Building No 10/17 Vandanmedu P O, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685551.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹19.7 Cr, a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.89 Lakh (net margin 0.2%) and EBITDA of ₹72.32 Lakh (EBITDA margin 3.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Southerncropscience. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹50 Lakh on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company; 2 cases are pending.
Southern Crop Science Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-03-0002182). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Southern Crop Science
Contact details
Southern Crop Science Private Limited's registered office is in Idukki, Kerala. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressBuilding No 10/17 Vandanmedu P O, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685551
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro Retail & 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
Southern Crop Science operates one associated brand: Southerncropscience. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| southerncropscience.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Southern Crop Science is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Southern Crop Science Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableSouthern Crop Science Private Limited reported revenue of ₹19.7 Cr (down 7% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 7% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9%. EBITDA fell 13% 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 | ₹72.32 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.89 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Southern Crop Science Private Limited
Southern Crop Science has 14 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Varghese Thattaradyil | Director | 27 Sep 2003 | 23 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Gonsha Elaize Thundathil | Director | 28 May 2018 | 8 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Sabu Jacob Joseph | Whole-Time Director | 27 Sep 2003 | 23 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Georgy P Sabu | Director | 17 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Jacob Joseph | Director | 27 Sep 2003 | 23 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Liya Margaret Antony | Additional Director | 15 Jun 2022 | 4 Years 4 Months | Current |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Southern Crop Science Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 16 Jun 2009 | 10164156 | Others | ₹50 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Southern Crop Science Private Limited has 6 court cases on record: 6 filed by Southern Crop Science. 2 cases are pending and 4 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Idukki, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against individuals | Pending |
| District court, Idukki, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Idukki, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Idukki, Kerala | Civil suit | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Southern Crop Science Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Southern Crop Science has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAHCS9626C1ZG | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Southern Crop Science Private Limited has 23 board changes on record since 2003: 14 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Amal George Thomas was appointed as Additional Director on 06 Jan 2023.
16 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Southern Crop Science is an active private limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 29 May 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51497KL2003PTC016172.
Southern Crop Science has 14 current directors:
- Sabu Pappachan - Managing Director
- Sabu Jacob Joseph - Whole-Time Director
- Varghese Thattaradyil - Director
- Gonsha Elaize Thundathil - Director
- Georgy P Sabu - Director
- Jacob Joseph - Director
- Liya Margaret Antony - Additional Director
- Molly John - Additional Director
- Mathew P Sabu - Additional Director
- Amal George Thomas - Additional Director
- Lingsi Sabu - Director
- Shiny Antony - Director
- Linda Margaret Antony - Director
- Varkey Keliamparampil Antony - Director
The latest financial statements of Southern Crop Science on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Southern Crop Science is 32AAHCS9626C1ZG, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Southern Crop Science is U51497KL2003PTC016172. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Southern Crop Science has 6 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Southern Crop Science was incorporated on 29 May 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Amal George Thomas was appointed as Additional Director on 06 Jan 2023. Liya Margaret Antony was appointed as Additional Director on 15 Jun 2022. Mathew P Sabu was appointed as Additional Director on 15 Jun 2022. Southern Crop Science has 23 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Southern Crop Science is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-03-0002182).
The registered office of Southern Crop Science is at Building No 1017 Vandanmedu P O, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685551.

