About Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited
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Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited is a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the waste management and recycling solutions segment of the environmental services sector. It was incorporated on 03 August 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U85110KA1994PLC016020. Its GSTIN is 29AAACT8310P1ZV (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.33 Cr. It is led by directors including Range Gowda Ganesha (Managing Director) and Mavinakunte Chikkamallanna Chandrashekar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 October 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at 104 Ranka Park 5 Lalbagh Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560027.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹10.84 Lakh, a decline of 55% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹56.53 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹6.15 Lakh (EBITDA margin -56.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 45% over three years and 39% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3.06 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4 Cr on record. Court records list 9 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 4 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website terrafirmabiotech.com.
Company details
CIN history
Terra Firma Bio Technologies has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24129KA1994PLC016020. The current CIN is U85110KA1994PLC016020, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U85110KA1994PLC016020 | Current |
| U24129KA1994PLC016020 | Previous |
Contact details
Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is terrafirmabiotech.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address104 Ranka Park 5 Lalbagh Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560027
- IndustryEnvironment, Waste Management & Recycling Solutions
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Terra Firma Bio Technologies is water supply, sewerage and waste management. In detail, this covers waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery and other waste management services.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Water supply, sewerage and waste management | E3 | Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery and Other waste management services |
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Financials of Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited
FY 2023 filings availableTerra Firma Bio Technologies Limited reported revenue of ₹10.84 Lakh (down 55% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over five years, including a 55% fall 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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| Total Revenue | ₹10.84 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹6.15 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹56.53 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -56.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited
Terra Firma Bio Technologies has 4 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavinakunte Chikkamallanna Chandrashekar | Director | 01 Sep 2008 | 18 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Dayananda Rangaiah | Director | 10 Aug 2006 | 20 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Range Gowda Ganesha | Managing Director | 03 Aug 1994 | 32 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Koushik Ganesh Also directs: House of Amsia Private Limited | Director | 12 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Cleantech industry (Recycling and Waste Treatment), with the same principal business activity (waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery and other waste management services), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Futurefusion Recycles Private Limited | ₹11.29 Lakh (FY 2018) | 12305.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Spaak Global Agra Waste Collection Private Limited | ₹11.26 Lakh (FY 2025) | 21.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Sortgoa Recyclers Private Limited | ₹11.11 Lakh (FY 2018) | -89.0% | Alto Porvorim, Goa, India | |||
| Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limitedthis company | ₹10.84 Lakh (FY 2023) | -₹56.53 Lakh | -55.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | ||
| Yogi Bioenviro Private Limited | ₹10.8 Lakh (FY 2025) | -71.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Greenmark Technologies Private Limited | ₹10.7 Lakh (FY 2018) | 297.0% | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited is audited by NAVEEN KUMAR & Co., Chartered Accountants for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| NAVEEN KUMAR & Co., Chartered Accountants | FY 2023 | 02443S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited 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 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 27 Mar 2010 | 10214679 | Srei Equipment Finance Private Limited | ₹18.5 Lakh | Open | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | 10153066 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹75 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Sep 1995 | 90196277 | Canara Bank | ₹14.4 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Sep 1995 | 90198832 | Canara Bank | ₹14.4 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Mar 1995 | 90198802 | Canara Bank | ₹1.62 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited has 9 court cases on record: 5 filed by Terra Firma Bio Technologies, 4 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| District courts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 9)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed against the company by Savani Carrying Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Savani Carrying Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal case | Filed against the company by M/S Jain Wire Netting Stores | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The State of Karnataka | 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 Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Terra Firma Bio Technologies has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAACT8310P1ZV | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Terra Firma Bio Technologies Limited has 11 board changes on record since 1994: 4 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Prashant Choraria ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2014.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Terra Firma Bio Technologies is an active public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in waste management and recycling solutions, within the environment industry. It was incorporated on 03 August 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U85110KA1994PLC016020.
Terra Firma Bio Technologies has 4 current directors:
- Range Gowda Ganesha - Managing Director
- Mavinakunte Chikkamallanna Chandrashekar - Director
- Dayananda Rangaiah - Director
- Koushik Ganesh - Director
The latest financial statements of Terra Firma Bio Technologies on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 October 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Terra Firma Bio Technologies is 29AAACT8310P1ZV, registered in Karnataka. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Terra Firma Bio Technologies is U85110KA1994PLC016020. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Terra Firma Bio Technologies has 9 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Terra Firma Bio Technologies was incorporated on 03 August 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of Terra Firma Bio Technologies by revenue are Futurefusion Recycles Private Limited, Spaak Global Agra Waste Collection Private Limited, Sortgoa Recyclers Private Limited, Yogi Bioenviro Private Limited, Greenmark Technologies Private Limited, all in the Cleantech industry (Recycling and Waste Treatment), with the same principal business activity (waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery and other waste management services).
Prashant Choraria ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2014. Mallanagouda Basanagouda Patil ceased to be Director on 02 May 2013. Megha Ganesh ceased to be Additional Director on 03 Sep 2012. Terra Firma Bio Technologies has 11 board changes on record in total.
Terra Firma Bio Technologies can be reached through the website terrafirmabiotech.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Terra Firma Bio Technologies is at 104 Ranka Park 5 Lalbagh Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560027.
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