About VKL Seasoning Private Limited
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VKL Seasoning Private Limited is a private limited company based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Firmenich Trading Corporation. It operates in the flavouring and seasoning additives segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 24 August 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U52100MH2007PTC173441. Its GSTIN is 27AAGCA8622D1ZU (Maharashtra). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹117.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.48 Cr. It was formerly known as Afinity Trading Private Limited. It is led by directors including Rahul Jalan (Managing Director) and Poomkavil Sadanandan Saji.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 16 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Plot No. R 30 Ttc Industrial Area MIDC Rabale, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400701.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹598.41 Cr, a growth of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹42.28 Cr (net margin 7.1%) and EBITDA of ₹93.56 Cr (EBITDA margin 15.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company has about 345 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: VKL Seasoning. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹60 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹122.87 Cr on record. Court records list 29 cases involving the company, including 23 filed by the company and 6 filed against it; 7 cases are pending. The company has 16 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 4 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹160 Cr; the latest was in October 2024. The company has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,111 overdue payments to 191 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website vklspices.com.
Company details
Contact details
VKL Seasoning Private Limited's registered office is in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is vklspices.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressPlot No. R 30 Ttc Industrial Area MIDC Rabale, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400701
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Flavouring & Seasoning Additives
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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
VKL Seasoning operates one associated brand: VKL Seasoning. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Processed spices, seasonings, and flavors are manufactured and marketed globally. | vklspices.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of VKL Seasoning is manufacturing. In detail, this covers manufacture of food products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | 10 | Manufacture of food products |
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Financials of VKL Seasoning Private Limited
FY 2026 filings availableVKL Seasoning Private Limited reported revenue of ₹598.41 Cr (up 8% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over five years, including 8% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 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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| Total Revenue | ₹598.41 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹93.56 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹42.28 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.1% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of VKL Seasoning Private Limited
VKL Seasoning Private Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 16 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Poomkavil Sadanandan Saji | Director | 16 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Rahul Jalan | Managing Director | 16 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Sreeja Rajagopalan Nair | Company Secretary | 28 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Akshay Punjabi | Director | 19 May 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
VKL Seasoning Private Limited is audited by M S K C & Associates LLP for the financial year 2026.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M S K C & Associates LLP | FY 2026 | 001595S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of VKL Seasoning Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2026, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 06 Apr 2016 | 100023736 | Others | ₹60 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Mar 2016 | 100025216 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹39 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Jan 2015 | 10546708 | Small Industries Development Bank of India | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Mar 2013 | 10422125 | Union Bank of India | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Mar 2013 | 10422481 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹18.87 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
VKL Seasoning Private Limited has 16 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 4 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹160 Cr; the latest was in October 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 16)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2024 | Rights issue | ₹40 Cr | Investors: Firmenich Aromatics Production (India) Private Limited |
| Jul 2024 | Rights issue | ₹40 Cr | Investors: Firmenich Aromatics Production (India) Private Limited |
| Jan 2024 | Rights issue | ₹56.33 Cr | Investors: Firmenich Aromatics Production (India) Private Limited |
| Jul 2023 | Rights issue | ₹35 Cr | Investors: Firmenich Aromatics Production (India) Private Limited |
| Jan 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Firmenich Aromatics Production (India) Private Limited 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
VKL Seasoning Private Limited has 29 court cases on record: 23 filed by VKL Seasoning, 6 filed against it. 7 cases are pending and 22 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| District courts | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 29)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against American Fried Chicken Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Tierra Food India Pvt.Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Solan, Himachal Pradesh | Court case (Cr. M. A.) | Filed by the company against State of HP | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Maharashtra THR the Govt Pleader and Ors | 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.
MSME payment delays
VKL Seasoning Private Limited has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,111 overdue payments to 191 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 (5 of 191)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Aarkay Food Products Ltd | |||
| Drytech Processes (India) P Ltd | |||
| Mother Hitech Boards Private Limited | |||
| Shreeram Chemfood Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
VKL Seasoning Private Limited has a workforce of 345 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 345 |
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GST
VKL Seasoning has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAGCA8622D1ZU | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AAGCA8622D1Z3 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAGCA8622D1ZY | Haryana | Active | 07 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
VKL Seasoning Private Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2011: 4 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Akshay Punjabi ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Sep 2025.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
VKL Seasoning is an active private limited company based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in flavouring and seasoning additives, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 24 August 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52100MH2007PTC173441.
VKL Seasoning has 4 current directors and KMP:
- Rahul Jalan - Managing Director
- Poomkavil Sadanandan Saji - Director
- Akshay Punjabi - Director
- Sreeja Rajagopalan Nair - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of VKL Seasoning on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 16 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of VKL Seasoning is 27AAGCA8622D1ZU, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 32AAGCA8622D1Z3 (Kerala), 06AAGCA8622D1ZY (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of VKL Seasoning is U52100MH2007PTC173441. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
VKL Seasoning has 29 court cases on record: 23 filed by the company and 6 filed against it. 7 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
VKL Seasoning was incorporated on 24 August 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
VKL Seasoning has 16 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 4 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹160 Cr; the latest was in October 2024.
Akshay Punjabi ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Sep 2025. Akshay Punjabi was appointed as Director on 19 May 2025. Poomkavil Sadanandan Saji ceased to be Additional Director on 14 Sep 2023. VKL Seasoning has 19 board changes on record in total.
VKL Seasoning has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,111 overdue payments to 191 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.
VKL Seasoning can be reached through the website vklspices.com. Its registered office is in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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