About Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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Zuari Agri Sciences Limited was a public limited company based in Mormugao, Goa, India, operated as a subsidiary of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the crop protection segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 12 January 1995.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Goa, under CIN U01122GA1995PLC001751. Its GSTIN is 19AAACZ1136F1ZH (West Bengal). The company held 10 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹45 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹30.42 Cr. It was led by directors including Sukhbir Singh Malik (Whole-Time Director) and Bhaskar Chatterjee.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 September 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at Jai Kisaan Bhawan Zuari Nagar, Mormugao, Goa, India – 403726.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹155.38 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹85.8 Lakh (net margin 0.6%) and EBITDA of ₹7.64 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.9%).
The company had about 91 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹19.52 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹21 Cr; the latest was in October 2015. Its 10 peer companies in the Agriculture industry (Pesticides, Seeds) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Mahesh Cotspin Private Limited with revenue of ₹162.13 Cr.
The last known website on record is zuari.in.
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- Registered AddressJai Kisaan Bhawan Zuari Nagar, Mormugao, Goa, India – 403726
- IndustryAgriculture, Crop Protection, Seed Production & Distribution
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Business Activity of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
The main business activity of Zuari Agri Sciences is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading | Locked |
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Financials of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited FY 2017 filings available
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited reported revenue of ₹155.38 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Revenue rose 18% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 190% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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Financial Ratios of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Zuari Agri Sciences are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
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Peer Comparison of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Pesticides, Seeds). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Mahesh Cotspin Private Limited | ₹162.13 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -11.0% | •••• | Gangakhed, Maharashtra, India |
| Indo-American Hybrid Seeds (India) Private Limited | ₹160.23 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -13.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Edible Agro Products Limited | ₹159.28 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -8.0% | •••• | Howrah, West Bengal, India |
| Nakasa Crop Science Private Limited | ₹156.9 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 22.0% | •••• | Telangana, India |
| Sakata Seed India Private Limited | ₹156.89 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -5.0% | •••• | Dod Ballapur, Karnataka, India |
| Zuari Agri Sciences Limited this company | ₹155.38 Cr (FY 2017) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Mormugao, Goa, India |
| Nandi Texfab Limited | ₹154.79 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 49.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Western Agri Seeds Limited | ₹153.08 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -11.0% | •••• | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Mikusu India Private Limited | ₹152.46 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 64.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Daftari Agro Private Limited | ₹150.87 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 46.0% | •••• | Wrdha, Maharashtra, India |
| Pioneer Pesticides Pvt Ltd | ₹149.83 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 27.0% | •••• | Chandigarh, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Zuari Agri Sciences by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Pesticides, Seeds), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited is audited by S R BATLIBOI & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2016.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| S R BATLIBOI & ASSOCIATES LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Board of Directors of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences has 5 current directors and 19 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Bhaskar Chatterjee | Director | 15 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Naveen Kumar Kapoor Also directs: Zuari Insurance Brokers Limited, Zuari Management Services Limited | Director | 24 Jan 2008 | 18 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Seshadri Venkatadriagharam | Director | 31 Mar 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Lingapuram Chandrasekaran Madhyagowder | Director | 15 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Sukhbir Singh Malik Also directs: Taikinys Value Solutions Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 20 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
Ownership and Shareholding of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 04 Mar 2005 | Uti Bank Limited | ₹3.52 Cr | Satisfied |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Canara Bank Ltd | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Canara Bank | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹21 Cr; the latest was in October 2015.
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2015 | Rights issue | ₹9.75 Cr | Investors: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹6.5 Cr | Investors: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited |
| May 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited Seller: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited |
| May 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: Zuari Global Limited, 3 individuals |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
Full deal history
All 7 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Legal Cases of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited has 5 court cases on record: 2 filed by Zuari Agri Sciences, 2 filed against it, 1 where it is another party. 2 cases are pending and 3 are disposed. Status as checked between 28 Sep 2026 and 02 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Amravati, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.C.) | Filed against the company by State of Maharashtra | Pending |
| District court, Dhule, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.C.) | Company is another party | Pending |
| District court, Amravati, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.C.) | Filed against the company by State of Maharashtra | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COP) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COAPM) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited has a workforce of 91 employees as of Apr 04, 2024.
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Recent Activity on Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited has 22 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Sukhbir Singh Malik was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 20 Jul 2017.
21 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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MSME Payment Delays by Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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GST Compliance of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences has 10 GST registrations: 2 active and 8 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACZ1136F1ZH | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 21AAACZ1136F1ZW | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Zuari Agri Sciences has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Zuari Agri Sciences was a public limited company based in Mormugao, Goa, India. The company worked in crop protection, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 12 January 1995 and is registered under CIN U01122GA1995PLC001751. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Zuari Agri Sciences was incorporated on 12 January 1995. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Goa.
Zuari Agri Sciences had 5 directors:
- Sukhbir Singh Malik - Whole-Time Director
- Bhaskar Chatterjee - Director
- Naveen Kumar Kapoor - Director
- Seshadri Venkatadriagharam - Director
- Lingapuram Chandrasekaran Madhyagowder - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Zuari Agri Sciences is U01122GA1995PLC001751. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Zuari Agri Sciences is at Jai Kisaan Bhawan Zuari Nagar, Mormugao, Goa, India – 403726.
Zuari Agri Sciences can be reached through the website zuari.in. Its registered office is in Mormugao, Goa, India.
Zuari Agri Sciences reported revenue of ₹155.38 Cr for FY 2017 (up 18% YoY).
Zuari Agri Sciences has an authorised share capital of ₹45 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹30.42 Cr.
Zuari Agri Sciences reported a net profit of ₹85.8 Lakh (net margin 0.6%) and EBITDA of ₹7.64 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.9%) for FY 2017, as per its filed financial statements.
The GSTIN of Zuari Agri Sciences is 19AAACZ1136F1ZH, registered in West Bengal. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 8 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 21AAACZ1136F1ZW (Odisha).