Basf India Limited - Due diligence report

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1943-05-13 Mumbai, Maharashtra Active Listed Active Compliant
BI Basf India Limited
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Basf — 360° Intelligence Report

Generated from MCA filings & public records
76/100
Trust Score
Low Risk

Basf is assessed as Low Risk with a Trust Score of 76/100. Basf is an active public limited foreign company incorporated in india incorporated in 1943, operating in the Chemicals and Materials sector. The company has shown revenue growth across its recent filed years. It was profitable in its latest filed year. Based on MCA filings and public records, it currently shows a high compliance risk and low financial risk profile.

Report generated on 17 Jul 2026 from the latest processed filings. Basf India Limited snapshot & full profile →

Overall Assessment CautionWeakNeutralGoodStrong Strong

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 & explainable
Trust ScoreLow Risk
76/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreCaution Indicated
42/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreLow Risk
85/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreLow Risk
80/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreLow Risk
90/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreLow Risk
75/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreLow Risk
90/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard

Standalone · 5 filed year(s)

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Scores and observations on this page are already computed from the real filings - only the underlying figures are locked.

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Credit & Compliance Intelligence

Why the scores are what they are
Credit Risk Score: 80/100 Low Risk
  • No open charges - unencumbered balance sheet.
  • Working-capital cover adequate.
  • Profitable - internal accruals available.
  • Externally credit-rated (A1).

Charges position: 0 open (-) · 6 satisfied (172.32 cr).

Banking relationships (from registered charges)
LenderChargesAmount
State Bank Of India2 48.0 cr
Icici Bank Limited1 48.0 cr
Deutsche Bank Ag1 48.0 cr
Hdfc Bank Limited1 48.0 cr
Bnp Paribas1 48.0 cr
Compliance Score: 42/100 Caution Indicated
  • Company status is Active as per MCA.
  • Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025).
  • Flagged by authority: NSE, BSE.
  • Litigation present in 5 court forum(s).
  • Delayed payments to MSME suppliers disclosed (5672 disclosure(s)).
  • 18 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (5)
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Director Intelligence

Stability score: 90/100
NameDIN / PANDesignationAppointedTenureDIN status
PRADIP PANALAL SHAH 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
RAMKUMAR DHRUVA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
NARENDRANATH JAGANNATH BALIGA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
ALEXANDER GERDING 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
BAHRAM NAVROZ VAKIL 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
NARENDRANATH JAGANNATH BALIGA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
SONIA SINGH 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
SHYAMALA GOPINATH 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
Manohar Shrikant Kamath 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
Andrew George Postlethwaite 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
  • 11 directors on the board.
  • No disqualified or deactivated DINs.
  • 3 director exit(s) in the last 3 years.
  • Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2023)
NameDesignationTotal remuneration
A K SharmaManaging Director2.4 cr
R MehtaWhole-time Director1.6 cr
S IyerCFO95.0 L

Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report

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Ownership & Group Intelligence

As per FY 2023 annual return
Promoter holding
64.27%
Public / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
Basf Societas Europaea
Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
-
Capital events
2 allotment(s) · 64 transfer(s)

Promoters hold a majority stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.

Group entityRelationship% held
Basf Societas Europaea Holding Company 74.00%
Basf Schweiz Ag Holding Company 74.00%

Key managerial personnel: NARENDRANATH JAGANNATH BALIGA (CFO) · ALEXANDER GERDING (Managing Director) · NARENDRANATH JAGANNATH BALIGA (CFO) · ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY (Whole-time director)

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Risk Intelligence Center

Growth 75 · Distress 90
Growth signals & trust indicators
Revenue acceleration: +38% over 4 year(s).
EPFO headcount growing - hiring signal.
Operating for 83+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Compliance score is weak (42/100).
MSME payment delays disclosed - latest outstanding 51.26 cr.
5 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts

Vendor · Banker · Investor
Vendor due diligence67/100
Review suggested
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
  • Check the compliance flags before onboarding.
  • No distress signals on file.
  • Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment72/100
Favourable lending indicators
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
  • Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
  • No existing security registered - first-charge position available.
  • Compliance gaps should be priced into terms.
Investor view79/100
Positive growth indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
  • 2 growth signal(s) detected.
  • Margin and return trends computable from filings.
  • Management team looks stable.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline

Latest 15 events
01 Dec 2025
Director appointed
Andrew George Postlethwaite (Director)
12 Aug 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
06 May 2024
Director ceased
Marcelo Rocha Lu
Director ceased
BAHRAM NAVROZ VAKIL
Director ceased
SONIA SINGH
01 Apr 2024
Director appointed
BAHRAM NAVROZ VAKIL (Director)
Director appointed
SONIA SINGH (Director)
31 Mar 2023
Share transfer (FY 2023)
10.00000000 shares to CENTRAL DEPOSITORY SERVICES LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
45.00000000 shares to CENTRAL DEPOSITORY SERVICES LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
36.00000000 shares to NATIONAL SECURITY DEPOSITORY LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
40.00000000 shares to CENTRAL DEPOSITORY DEPOSITORY LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
81.00000000 shares to CENTRAL DEPOSITORY DEPOSITORY LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
25.00000000 shares to NATIONAL SECURITY DEPOSITORY LIMITED
Share transfer (FY 2023)
45.00000000 shares to NATIONAL SECURITY DEPOSITORY LIMITED
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Key Observations

Auto-generated from the data above
Revenue grew 1.42 over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 2.1x to 24%.
Net worth is positive.
11 active director(s) / partner(s); board looks stable and experienced.
18 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
All 6 registered charge(s) stand satisfied - past borrowings repaid.
Carries an external credit rating of A1 from Indiarating.
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 2 security allotment(s) - amounts available in the full report.
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Peers & Related Companies

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Who Uses This Report

CA · CS · Banker · Investor · Vendor
Chartered Accountants (CA)

Verify Basf before audits and certifications: compliance score 42/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.

Company Secretaries (CS)

Track statutory health of Basf: 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: Favourable lending indicators. Credit risk score 80/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.

Investors & Analysts

Investor view: Positive growth indicators. Growth score 75/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Basf - screening before a deeper diligence.

Vendors & Procurement Teams

Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Trust score 76/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Basf pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.

Lawyers & Compliance Teams

Litigation footprint (5 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Basf - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basf an active company?

Basf has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 42/100 (Caution Indicated).

Is Basf financially healthy?

Basf has a Financial Health Score of 85/100 (Low Risk) based on its filed financial statements.

Should I do business with Basf?

Its overall Trust Score is 76/100 (Low Risk). Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.

Who controls Basf?

The ultimate holding entity is Basf Societas Europaea. 11 active director(s) are on record.

Does Basf have loans or charges against its assets?

No open charges - all 6 registered charge(s) stand satisfied, indicating past borrowings were repaid.

Is Basf up to date with its ROC filings?

Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 42/100 (Caution Indicated).

Is it risky to lend to Basf?

Its Credit Risk Score is 80/100 (Low Risk). Banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators.

Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available in our system at the time of the last update. Scores, bands and verdicts are rule-based derived indicators of the underlying data - they are opinions generated by an algorithm, not statements of fact about the company, and are not credit ratings (within the meaning of SEBI regulations), audits, or investment, legal or financial advice. Verify from official sources and consult a qualified professional before any business, lending or investment decision. If you represent this company and believe any information is inaccurate or outdated, report it here and we will review promptly.