Promoter holding
64.27%
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Apeejay Tea Limited - Due diligence report
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Apeejay Tea Limited — 360° Intelligence Report
Generated from MCA filings & public records57/100
Trust Score
Moderate
Apeejay Tea Limited is assessed as Moderate with a Trust Score of 57/100. Apeejay Tea Limited is an active public limited indian non-government company incorporated in 1995, operating in the Agriculture sector. Reported revenue has declined across its recent filed years. It reported a loss in its latest filed year. Based on MCA filings and public records, it currently shows a moderate compliance risk and high financial risk profile.
Report generated on 28 Jun 2026 from the latest processed filings. Apeejay Tea Limited snapshot & full profile →
Automated indicators derived from public MCA / GST / EPFO records - not a credit rating, not investment, legal or financial advice. Spotted an inaccuracy? Report an error.
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Score Card
Higher is safer · rule-based & explainableTrust ScoreModerate
57/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreModerate
68/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreCaution Indicated
5/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreLow Risk
80/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreCaution Indicated
40/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreModerate
55/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard
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Credit & Compliance Intelligence
Why the scores are what they are
Credit Risk Score: 45/100 Caution Indicated
- Negative operating earnings - debt service depends on external support.
- Externally credit-rated (D).
Charges position: 14 open (462.51 cr) · 16 satisfied (1,343.40 cr).
Banking relationships (from registered charges)
| Lender | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 9 | 48.0 cr |
| Yes Bank Limited | 5 | 48.0 cr |
| Axis Bank Limited | 4 | 48.0 cr |
| Hdfc Bank Limited | 9 | 48.0 cr |
| Dbs Bank Ltd. | 2 | 48.0 cr |
| Dbs Bank Ltd. (Acting As An Security Agent) | 1 | 48.0 cr |
Compliance Score: 68/100 Moderate
- Company status is Active as per MCA.
- Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2024).
- Litigation present in 4 court forum(s).
- 6 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (4)
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Director Intelligence
Stability score: 80/100| Name | DIN / PAN | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | DIN status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRITI PAUL | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| KARAN PAUL | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| SADAQUAT ALI CHOUDHURY | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| ASESH JYOTI DUTTA | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| DEBANGSHU MUKHERJEE | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
- 5 directors on the board.
- No disqualified or deactivated DINs.
- 5 director exits in 3 years - high churn.
- Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2023)
| Name | Designation | Total remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| A K Sharma | Managing Director | 2.4 cr |
| R Mehta | Whole-time Director | 1.6 cr |
| S Iyer | CFO | 95.0 L |
Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report
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Ownership & Group Intelligence
As per FY 2023 annual returnPublic / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
Kathua Steel Works Pvt Ltd
Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
-
Capital events
7 allotment(s) · 0 transfer(s)
Promoters hold a majority stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.
| Group entity | Relationship | % held |
|---|---|---|
| Apeejay Tea (panama) Inc. | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
| Kathua Steel Works Pvt Ltd | Holding Company | 74.00% |
Key managerial personnel: SADAQUAT ALI CHOUDHURY (Whole-time director)
Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →
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Risk Intelligence Center
Growth 40 · Distress 55
Growth signals & trust indicators
Operating for 31+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Revenue declined year-on-year.
Negative net worth.
14 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
4 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts
Vendor · Banker · InvestorVendor due diligence61/100
Review suggested
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
- Check the compliance flags before onboarding.
- 2 distress signal(s) - see Risk Center.
- Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment39/100
Enhanced diligence advised
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
- Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
- 14 open charge(s) of 462.51 cr already registered.
- Compliance gaps should be priced into terms.
Investor view32/100
Limited indicators at present
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
- No clear growth signals in the filed years.
- Margin and return trends computable from filings.
- Management team looks stable.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline
Latest 15 events30 Sep 2024
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
29 Sep 2024
Director ceased
ASESH JYOTI DUTTA
Director ceased
DEBANGSHU MUKHERJEE
31 Mar 2024
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
08 Mar 2024
Director appointed
ASESH JYOTI DUTTA (Director)
Director appointed
DEBANGSHU MUKHERJEE (Director)
01 Feb 2024
Director ceased
DEBANJAN MANDAL
04 Jan 2024
Charge satisfied
Yes Bank Limited
29 Sep 2023
Director ceased
SADAQUAT ALI CHOUDHURY
Director ceased
NARAYAN DAS CHOWDHURY
02 May 2023
Charge satisfied
Yes Bank Limited
18 Apr 2023
Director appointed
SADAQUAT ALI CHOUDHURY (Whole-time director)
13 Apr 2023
Charge satisfied
Others
01 Mar 2023
Charge satisfied
Axis Bank Limited
03 Feb 2023
Charge satisfied
Yes Bank Limited
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Key Observations
Auto-generated from the data aboveRevenue declined 38% over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 1.42 to 2.1x.
5 active director(s) / partner(s); board looks stable and experienced.
6 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Carries an external credit rating of D from Icra.
EPFO-registered employer - verifiable payroll history exists.
Promoters hold a majority stake as per the FY 2023 annual return.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
Capital has been raised through 7 security allotment(s) - amounts available in the full report.
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Who Uses This Report
CA · CS · Banker · Investor · VendorChartered Accountants (CA)
Verify Apeejay Tea Limited before audits and certifications: compliance score 68/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.
Company Secretaries (CS)
Track statutory health of Apeejay Tea Limited: ACTIVE compliance status, annual-return recency, director DIN status, board churn and the events timeline - the inputs for secretarial audits and due-diligence certificates.
Bankers & NBFCs
Current banker verdict: Enhanced diligence advised. Credit risk score 45/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.
Investors & Analysts
Investor view: Limited indicators at present. Growth score 40/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Apeejay Tea Limited - screening before a deeper diligence.
Vendors & Procurement Teams
Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Trust score 57/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Apeejay Tea Limited pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.
Lawyers & Compliance Teams
Litigation footprint (4 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Apeejay Tea Limited - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apeejay Tea Limited an active company?
Apeejay Tea Limited has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 68/100 (Moderate).
Is Apeejay Tea Limited financially healthy?
Apeejay Tea Limited has a Financial Health Score of 5/100 (Caution Indicated) based on its filed financial statements.
Should I do business with Apeejay Tea Limited?
Its overall Trust Score is 57/100 (Moderate). Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.
Who controls Apeejay Tea Limited?
The ultimate holding entity is Kathua Steel Works Pvt Ltd. 5 active director(s) are on record.
Does Apeejay Tea Limited have loans or charges against its assets?
14 open charge(s) are registered against its assets, and 16 earlier charge(s) stand satisfied.
Is Apeejay Tea Limited up to date with its ROC filings?
Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2024). Overall compliance score: 68/100 (Moderate).
Is it risky to lend to Apeejay Tea Limited?
Its Credit Risk Score is 45/100 (Caution Indicated). Banker verdict: Enhanced diligence advised.
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