- Category
- Medium (2022-23)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TS-02-0000018

About Kekule Pharma Limited
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Kekule Pharma Limited is a public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the API manufacturers segment of the pharmaceuticals sector. It was incorporated on 29 November 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U24231TG1984PLC005145. Its GSTIN is 36AABCK3469K1Z8 (Telangana). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹19 Cr. It is led by directors including Kudaravalli Sridhar (Managing Director) and Kudaravalli Durgarani (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at H. No. 8 – 3 – 680 Opp. Vishal Towers Lic Colony Yellareddy Guda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500073.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹144.48 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.44 Cr (net margin 2.4%) and EBITDA of ₹11.28 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 158 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kekule Pharma. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹107.64 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹109.15 Cr on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹6.9 Cr; the latest was in February 2014. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Jan 2019, listing 323 overdue payments to 80 micro and small suppliers.
Kekule Pharma Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TS-02-0000018). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kekulepharma.com.
Company details
CIN history
Kekule Pharma has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U24231TG1984PLC005145, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24231TG1984PLC005145 | Current |
| U01119AP2006PTC048851 | Previous |
| U24231AP1984PLC005145 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Kekule Pharma
Contact details
Kekule Pharma Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is kekulepharma.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressH. No. 8 – 3 – 680 Opp. Vishal Towers Lic Colony Yellareddy Guda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500073
- IndustryPharma, API Manufacturers
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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
Kekule Pharma operates one associated brand: Kekule Pharma. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A pharmaceutical company manufacturing high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates. | kekulepharma.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Kekule Pharma is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Kekule Pharma Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKekule Pharma Limited reported revenue of ₹144.48 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over five years, including 5% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 21% 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 | ₹144.48 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹11.28 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.44 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.4% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Kekule Pharma Limited
Kekule Pharma Limited currently reports 5 directors and 1 key managerial person. 14 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadella Madhava Rao Also directs: Madhava Hi-Tech Cold Storage Private Limited | Director | 03 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Jaswanthi Chittabathini Also directs: Ricer Research Private Limited | Director | 13 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Kudaravalli Durgarani Also directs: Premier Klenz Private Limited, Kekule Pharmaceuticals (A.P) Limited, Dura Estates Private Limited and 1 more | Whole-Time Director | 15 Jun 2001 | 25 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Srilakshmi Kudaravalli | Cfo | 03 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Kudaravalli Raja Rao Also directs: Premier Klenz Private Limited, Kekule Pharmaceuticals (A.P) Limited, Alpha Energy Systems Limited and 3 more | Whole-Time Director | 26 May 2004 | 22 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Kudaravalli Sridhar Also directs: Alpha Energy Systems Limited, Kekule Life Sciences Limited | Managing Director | 20 Feb 1998 | 28 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kekule Pharma Limited is audited by M N Rao Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M N Rao Associates | FY 2024 | 005386S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kekule Pharma 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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| 29 Mar 2023 | 100719351 | Others | ₹38.69 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 100589844 | Others | ₹58.95 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Jul 2020 | 100359707 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 100564420 | Others | ₹2.6 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Sep 2020 | 100373883 | Others | ₹2.77 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 25 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kekule Pharma Limited has 5 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹6.9 Cr; the latest was in February 2014.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Funding round | ₹1.4 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2012 | Funding round | ₹3 Cr | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Sep 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Premier Klenz Private Limited , 3 individuals Seller: Premier Industrial Equipments Private Limited, an individual |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹2.5 Cr | Investors: Premier Industrial Equipments Private Limited, 3 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kekule Pharma Limited has 14 court cases on record: 9 filed by Kekule Pharma, 5 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 13 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| High courts | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TELANGANA | Court case (MACMA) | Filed against the company by Icici Lombard General Insurance Co.Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Qualitek Pharma | Disposed |
| High Court, TELANGANA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd., and 3 others | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Court case (CC - NI) | Filed by the company against M/S. Qualitek Pharma and 2 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Kekule Pharma Limited was last rated by Care on 01 Apr 2026.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 01 Apr 2026 |
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MSME payment delays
Kekule Pharma Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Jan 2019, listing 323 overdue payments to 80 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 80)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayar Chemical Industries | |||
| Sanchem Sophin Private Limited | |||
| Yogi Dye Chem Industries | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Unique Control System |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Kekule Pharma Limited has a workforce of 158 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 13, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kekule Pharma has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AABCK3469K1Z8 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AABCK3469K3Z4 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 22 Jun 2018 |
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Recent activity
Kekule Pharma Limited has 19 board changes on record since 1998: 7 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Jaswanthi Chittabathini ceased to be Additional Director on 07 Mar 2024.
69 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kekule Pharma is an active public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in api manufacturers, within the pharma industry. It was incorporated on 29 November 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24231TG1984PLC005145.
Kekule Pharma has 6 current directors and KMP:
- Kudaravalli Sridhar - Managing Director
- Kudaravalli Durgarani - Whole-Time Director
- Kudaravalli Raja Rao - Whole-Time Director
- Nadella Madhava Rao - Director
- Jaswanthi Chittabathini - Director
- Srilakshmi Kudaravalli - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Kekule Pharma on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kekule Pharma is 36AABCK3469K1Z8, registered in Telangana. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 37AABCK3469K3Z4 (Andhra Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kekule Pharma is U24231TG1984PLC005145. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kekule Pharma has 14 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kekule Pharma was incorporated on 29 November 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Kekule Pharma has 5 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹6.9 Cr; the latest was in February 2014.
Jaswanthi Chittabathini ceased to be Additional Director on 07 Mar 2024. Jaswanthi Chittabathini was appointed as Director on 13 Feb 2024. Kudaravalli Raja Rao ceased to be Managing Director on 16 Feb 2022. Kekule Pharma has 19 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Kekule Pharma is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TS-02-0000018).
Kekule Pharma has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Jan 2019, listing 323 overdue payments to 80 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 26 Jun 2019.

