- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-18-0052041

About Tao Design Studio Private Limited
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Tao Design Studio Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the footwear retail and distribution segment of the consumer goods sector. It was incorporated on 01 May 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74999MH1996PTC099206. Its GSTIN is 27AAACM9770E1ZB (Maharashtra). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5.27 Lakh. It was formerly known as Manner Merchants and Developers Private Limited. It is led by directors Mahindra Hassaram Mahtani and Aastha Vikas Mahtani.
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 No.4 Plot No. 87 Near L & T Gate No. 7 Saki Vihar Road Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400072.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.76 Cr, a growth of 28% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.78 Lakh (net margin 0.4%) and EBITDA of ₹9.13 Lakh (EBITDA margin 1.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years and 43% over five years.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Tao Paris and Aria + Nica. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.98 Cr on record.
Tao Design Studio Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-18-0052041). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website arianica.in.
Company details
CIN history
Tao Design Studio has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U51900MH1996PTC099206. The current CIN is U74999MH1996PTC099206, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U74999MH1996PTC099206 | Current |
| U51900MH1996PTC099206 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Tao Design Studio
Contact details
Tao Design Studio Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is arianica.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressNo.4 Plot No. 87 Near L & T Gate No. 7 Saki Vihar Road Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400072
- IndustryConsumer Goods, Footwear 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
Tao Design Studio operates two associated brands: Tao Paris and Aria + Nica. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Online retailer selling fashionable shoes like heels, flats, wedges, and gladiators. | taoparis.in | |
| Kids' footwear is offered by an internet-first brand. | arianica.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Tao Design Studio 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 Tao Design Studio Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableTao Design Studio Private Limited reported revenue of ₹4.76 Cr (up 28% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 43% over five years, including 28% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 7% 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) | ₹1.78 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 1.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Tao Design Studio Private Limited
Tao Design Studio has 2 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Mahindra Hassaram Mahtani | Director | 08 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Aastha Vikas Mahtani Also directs: Elevate Fashion LLP | Director | 09 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Tao Design Studio Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Products industry (Footwear Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| RTS Fashions Private Limited | ₹4.81 Cr (FY 2022) | 283.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Puspak Commosale Privte Limited | ₹4.8 Cr (FY 2025) | 139.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Tao Design Studio Private Limitedthis company | ₹4.76 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹1.78 Lakh | 0.4% | 28.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Don Chem Private Limited | ₹4.54 Cr (FY 2024) | -38.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Tao Design Studio Private Limited is audited by B N KEDIA & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B N KEDIA & CO | FY 2022 | 001652N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Tao Design Studio Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 29 Dec 2025 | 101211887 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.5 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Dec 2022 | 100652608 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹48 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Tao Design Studio 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Tao Design Studio Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Tao Design Studio has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACM9770E1ZB | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACM9770E1Z7 | Karnataka | Active | 23 May 2024 |
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Recent activity
Tao Design Studio Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 1997: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Gulam Abdul Rehman Mastan Rasool ceased to be Director on 10 Nov 2025.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Tao Design Studio is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in footwear retail and distribution, within the consumer goods industry. It was incorporated on 01 May 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999MH1996PTC099206.
Tao Design Studio has 2 current directors:
- Mahindra Hassaram Mahtani - Director
- Aastha Vikas Mahtani - Director
The latest financial statements of Tao Design Studio 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 Tao Design Studio is 27AAACM9770E1ZB, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAACM9770E1Z7 (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Tao Design Studio is U74999MH1996PTC099206. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Tao Design Studio was incorporated on 01 May 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Tao Design Studio by revenue are RTS Fashions Private Limited, Puspak Commosale Privte Limited, Don Chem Private Limited, all in the Consumer Products industry (Footwear Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Gulam Abdul Rehman Mastan Rasool ceased to be Director on 10 Nov 2025. Mahindra Hassaram Mahtani ceased to be Additional Director on 14 Jul 2024. Viju Charivukalayil Varghese ceased to be Director on 10 Apr 2024. Tao Design Studio has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Tao Design Studio is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-18-0052041).
Tao Design Studio can be reached through the website arianica.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Tao Design Studio is at No.4 Plot No. 87 Near L & T Gate No. 7 Saki Vihar Road Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400072.