About Whole Earth Brands Private Limited
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Whole Earth Brands Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Merisant Company 2 Sarl. It operates in the flavouring and seasoning additives segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 11 June 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U15419DL2003PTC120850. Its GSTIN is 06AACCM3132E1Z1 (Haryana). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹40.13 Cr. It was formerly known as Merisant India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Hrishikesh Ahluwalia (Whole-Time Director) and Maria Fernanda Teran Alcantara.
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 1st Floor Eros Corporate Towers Level 15 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹17.62 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.82 Cr (net margin -10.3%) and EBITDA of -₹1.79 Cr (EBITDA margin -10.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 29% over five years.
The company has about 16 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company has 8 deals on record (6 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹9.71 Cr; the latest was in September 2021. The company has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 112 overdue payments to 3 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 merisantindia.com.
Company details
Name history
Whole Earth Brands has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Merisant India Private Limited, and Whole Earth Brands Private Limited. The current legal name is Whole Earth Brands Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Whole Earth Brands Private Limited | Current |
| Merisant India Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is merisantindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address1st Floor Eros Corporate Towers Level 15 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Whole Earth Brands is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Whole Earth Brands Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWhole Earth Brands Private Limited reported revenue of ₹17.62 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 6% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 29%. EBITDA fell 656% 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) | -₹1.82 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -10.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -10.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Whole Earth Brands Private Limited
Whole Earth Brands has 4 current directors and 17 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Hrishikesh Ahluwalia | Whole-Time Director | 31 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Maria Fernanda Teran Alcantara | Director | 17 Feb 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Shradha Didwania | Director | 04 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Mario Pascale | Director | 20 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited is audited by Lodha & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Lodha & Co | FY 2023 | 301051E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Whole Earth Brands Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited has 8 deals on record (6 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹9.71 Cr; the latest was in September 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2021 | Rights issue | ₹3.65 Cr | Investors: Merisant Company 2 SARL |
| Oct 2020 | Rights issue | ₹44.9 Lakh | Investors: Merisant Company 2 SARL |
| Aug 2019 | Rights issue | ₹55.4 Lakh | Investors: Merisant Company 2 SARL |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Merisant Company 2 SARL Seller: Merisant Netherland BV |
| Jan 2018 | Rights issue | ₹2.74 Cr | Investors: Merisant Company 2 SARL |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Whole Earth Brands 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
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 112 overdue payments to 3 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 (3 of 3)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Higer Health Sciences LLP | |||
| Acme Lifetech LLP | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited has a workforce of 16 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Whole Earth Brands has 5 GST registrations: 1 active and 4 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 06AACCM3132E1Z1 | Haryana | Active | 23 Mar 2021 |
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Recent activity
Whole Earth Brands Private Limited has 20 board changes on record since 2015: 4 appointments and 16 cessations. The latest: Maria Fernanda Teran Alcantara ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025.
11 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Whole Earth Brands is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in flavouring and seasoning additives, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 11 June 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15419DL2003PTC120850.
Whole Earth Brands has 4 current directors:
- Hrishikesh Ahluwalia - Whole-Time Director
- Maria Fernanda Teran Alcantara - Director
- Shradha Didwania - Director
- Mario Pascale - Director
The latest financial statements of Whole Earth Brands 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 Whole Earth Brands is 06AACCM3132E1Z1, registered in Haryana. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 4 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Whole Earth Brands is U15419DL2003PTC120850. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Whole Earth Brands was incorporated on 11 June 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Whole Earth Brands has 8 deals on record (6 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹9.71 Cr; the latest was in September 2021.
Maria Fernanda Teran Alcantara ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Mario Pascale ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Shradha Didwania ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Whole Earth Brands has 20 board changes on record in total.
Whole Earth Brands has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 112 overdue payments to 3 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 21 Apr 2022.
Whole Earth Brands can be reached through the website merisantindia.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Whole Earth Brands is at 1st Floor Eros Corporate Towers Level 15 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
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