India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#957- Wealth
- ₹3,000 Cr
- Company
- John Distilleries
2019 #512 2018 #541 2015 #275
Current companies 5 active board seats
Past companies 14 historical roles
Total affiliations 19 Since Oct 1987
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About Paul Plathotathil John
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Paul Plathotathil John is a Director at Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited (since 2017), Director at Luxury Hideaways Private Limited (since 2013) and Director at Indian Malt Whisky Association (since 2024), and holds 2 more current directorships. The companies operate in Travel and Hospitality, Transport and Logistics and Food and Beverages. The 4 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹242 Cr; the largest is Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited at ₹156 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Paul Plathotathil John was a Managing Director at John Distilleries Private Limited (2006–2025) and Managing Director at Chateau De Banyan Limited (2006–2008) and 12 more.
Paul P John is #957 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹3,000 Cr.
DIN 00012851
Primary Designation Director
Industry Travel and Hospitality
First Appointment 14 Oct 1987
Oldest Company Age 41 yrs
Largest company Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited · ₹156 Cr (FY 2025)
Combined revenue ₹242 Cr across 4 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited U55101KA2003PTC032853 | Director | 06 Feb 2017 | 2003 | ₹156 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Luxury Hideaways Private Limited U63040KA2013PTC069174 | Director | 17 May 2013 | 2013 | ₹84.51 Cr (FY 2024) | Active |
 Indian Malt Whisky Association U94990HR2024NPL123142 | Director | 08 Jul 2024 | 2024 | ₹80 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Klr Properties Private Limited U45209KA2022PTC161892 | Director | 31 May 2022 | 2022 | ₹1 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Primrose Hospitality Private Limited U74995KA2007PTC043821 | Director | 10 Sep 2007 | 2007 | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Distilleries Private Limited U51228KA1996PTC021158 | Managing Director | 01 Mar 2006 | 1996 | ₹9,447 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Chateau De Banyan Limited U15511KA2006PLC038209 | Managing Director | 12 Jan 2006 | 2006 | Amalgamated | |
 Rashtra Deepika Ltd U22122KL1989PLC005447 | Director | 20 Dec 2005 | 1989 | ₹47.80 Cr (FY 2023) | Active |
 John Estates Private Limited U70101KA1989PTC010187 | Director | 26 Jun 1989 | 1989 | ₹18.6 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Rashtra Deepika News Corporation Private Limited U22211KL2005PTC017784 | Director | 20 Dec 2005 | 2005 | ₹4.39 Cr (FY 2017) | Strike Off |
| Kodagu Retails Private Limited U52100KA2014PTC074702 | Director | 03 Jun 2014 | 2014 | ₹69.72 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Chelavara Plantations Private Limited U02001KA1995PTC017658 | Director | 24 Mar 2007 | 1995 | Strike Off | |
| Chitali Distillery Limited U15130PN2003PLC134014 | Director | 23 Jul 2008 | 2003 | Amalgamated | |
| Black Pearl Commodities Private Limited U05121KA1987PTC008660 | Director | 14 Oct 1987 | 1987 | Strike Off | |
| Pramod Foods Private Limited U05149KA1985PTC006974 | Director | 11 Jun 1999 | 1985 | Amalgamated | |
| Bloomingdale Constructions Private Limited U45209KA1999PTC025943 | Director | 12 Nov 1999 | 1999 | Strike Off | |
| Wilderness Lodge Private Limited U55101KA2015PTC083868 | Director | 04 Nov 2015 | 2015 | ₹3.1 Lakh (FY 2017) | Amalgamated |
 Kumarakom Lake Resort Private Limited U55102KL1997PTC011822 | Managing Director | 01 Oct 1997 | 1997 | Amalgamated | |
| Kumarakom Water Transport Private Limited U61100KA2001PTC097671 | Director | 20 Feb 2007 | 2001 | ₹4.45 Cr (FY 2017) | Amalgamated |
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Board colleagues of Paul Plathotathil John
| Name | DIN | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Mahalingegowda Jeevitha | Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited | Company Secretary | |
| Mohamed Ali Nisar | 00515077 | Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited , Luxury Hideaways Private Limited and 1 more | Whole-Time Director |
| Shelley Ulahannan Thayil | 10338624 | Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited , Luxury Hideaways Private Limited and 1 more | Director |
| Abhishek Khaitan | 00772865 | Indian Malt Whisky Association | Director |
| Akhil Dada | 02321706 | Indian Malt Whisky Association | Director |
| Neelakantarao Jagdale Rakshit | 00181229 | Indian Malt Whisky Association | Director |
| Biju Plathotathil John | 00108208 | Primrose Hospitality Private Limited | Managing Director |
| Mereena Biju John | 02079406 | Primrose Hospitality Private Limited | Director |
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Chitali Distillery Limited
Black Pearl Commodities Private Limited
Pramod Foods Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Plathotathil John
Paul Plathotathil John currently holds 5 directorships: Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited (Director, since 06 Feb 2017, revenue ₹156 Cr (FY 2025)); Luxury Hideaways Private Limited (Director, since 17 May 2013, revenue ₹84.51 Cr (FY 2024)); Indian Malt Whisky Association (Director, since 08 Jul 2024, revenue ₹80 Lakh (FY 2025)); Klr Properties Private Limited (Director, since 31 May 2022, revenue ₹1 Lakh (FY 2025)); Primrose Hospitality Private Limited (Director, since 10 Sep 2007).
Paul Plathotathil John was first appointed on 14 Oct 1987 as Director at Black Pearl Commodities Private Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 08 Jul 2024 at Indian Malt Whisky Association.
The 4 current companies of Paul Plathotathil John that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹242 Cr: Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited ₹156 Cr (FY 2025); Luxury Hideaways Private Limited ₹84.51 Cr (FY 2024); Indian Malt Whisky Association ₹80 Lakh (FY 2025); Klr Properties Private Limited ₹1 Lakh (FY 2025).
Paul Plathotathil John held 14 earlier board appointments: John Distilleries Private Limited (Managing Director, 01 Mar 2006 to 31 Oct 2025); Chateau De Banyan Limited (Managing Director, 12 Jan 2006 to 02 Aug 2008); Rashtra Deepika Ltd (Director, 20 Dec 2005 to 31 Dec 2007); John Estates Private Limited (Director, 26 Jun 1989 to 20 Jun 2016); Rashtra Deepika News Corporation Private Limited (Director, 20 Dec 2005 to 31 Dec 2007); and 9 more.
The current boards of Paul Plathotathil John's companies include Bangalore Mahalingegowda Jeevitha (Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited), Mohamed Ali Nisar (Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited), Shelley Ulahannan Thayil (Paul Resorts & Hotels Private Limited), Abhishek Khaitan (Indian Malt Whisky Association), Akhil Dada (Indian Malt Whisky Association), Neelakantarao Jagdale Rakshit (Indian Malt Whisky Association), among others.