Hippocampus Learning Centres Private Limited - Due diligence report

A 360° intelligence report on Hippocampus: trust score, financial health, credit view, compliance, directors, growth and distress signals - …

2010-05-28 Bangalore, Karnataka Active Unlisted Active Compliant
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Hippocampus — 360° Intelligence Report

Generated from MCA filings & public records
51/100
Trust Score
Moderate

Hippocampus is assessed as Moderate with a Trust Score of 51/100. Hippocampus is an active private limited indian non-government company incorporated in 2010, operating in the Education 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 high compliance risk and high financial risk profile.

Report generated on 17 Jul 2026 from the latest processed filings. Hippocampus Learning Centres Private Limited snapshot & full profile →

Financial Health › Caution
Overall Assessment CautionWeakNeutralGoodStrong Neutral
Compliance › Neutral

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 ScoreModerate
51/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreCaution Indicated
20/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreCaution Indicated
40/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreModerate
55/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreModerate
70/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard

Standalone · 5 filed year(s)

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Credit & Compliance Intelligence

Why the scores are what they are
Credit Risk Score: 40/100 Caution Indicated
  • Negative operating earnings - debt service depends on external support.

Charges position: 2 open (2.59 cr) · 0 satisfied (-).

Banking relationships (from registered charges)
LenderChargesAmount
Others1 48.0 cr
Hdfc Bank Limited1 48.0 cr
Compliance Score: 45/100 Caution Indicated
  • Company status is Active as per MCA.
  • Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025).
  • Flagged by authority: EPFO.
  • Litigation present in 1 court forum(s).
  • 1 auditor resignation(s) filed - latest: M/s. M R Jayaprakash & Associates on 2016-09-29.
  • Delayed payments to MSME suppliers disclosed (2 disclosure(s)).
  • 2 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (1)
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Director Intelligence

Stability score: 45/100
NameDIN / PANDesignationAppointedTenureDIN status
RAJIV KUCHHAL 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
MAHENDRA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
UMESH MALHOTRA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
BALASUBRAMANIAM SRIKANTH 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
  • 4 directors on the board.
  • MAHENDRA has DIN status "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".
  • 1 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
-
Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
-
Capital events
33 allotment(s) · 21 transfer(s)

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

Key managerial personnel: UMESH MALHOTRA (Managing Director)

Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →

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Risk Intelligence Center

Growth 55 · Distress 70
Growth signals & trust indicators
Latest year revenue grew 38%.
EPFO headcount growing - hiring signal.
Operating for 16+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Negative net worth.
Compliance score is weak (45/100).
2 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
1 auditor resignation(s) on record - review the stated reasons.
MSME payment delays disclosed - latest outstanding 3.45 Lakh.
1 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts

Vendor · Banker · Investor
Vendor due diligence54/100
Review suggested
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
  • Check the compliance flags before onboarding.
  • 1 distress signal(s) - see Risk Center.
  • Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment35/100
Enhanced diligence advised
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
  • Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
  • 2 open charge(s) of 2.59 cr already registered.
  • Compliance gaps should be priced into terms.
Investor view42/100
Limited indicators at present
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
  • 2 growth signal(s) detected.
  • Margin and return trends computable from filings.
  • Management churn warrants questions.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline

Latest 15 events
30 Sep 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
03 Oct 2023
Charge created
Hdfc Bank Limited - 8.68 Lakh
28 Sep 2023
Director ceased
MAHENDRA
18 Apr 2023
Director appointed
MAHENDRA (Director)
31 Mar 2022
Share transfer (FY 2022)
1.00000000 shares to UMESH Malhotra
Share transfer (FY 2022)
61424.00000000 shares to UMESH MALHOTRA
Share transfer (FY 2022)
954.00000000 shares to XSEED EDUCATION PTE LTD
Share transfer (FY 2022)
750.00000000 shares to XSEED EDUCATION PTE LTD
Share transfer (FY 2022)
500.00000000 shares to XSEED EDUCATION PTE LTD
Share transfer (FY 2022)
400.00000000 shares to XSEED EDUCATION PTE LTD
Share transfer (FY 2022)
967.00000000 shares to XSEED EDUCATION PTE LTD
22 Sep 2021
Securities allotted
4000 Equity Shares - 9.92 Lakh raised
02 Jul 2021
Securities allotted
12474 Preference Shares - 1.65 cr raised
22 Jun 2021
Securities allotted
757 Preference Shares - 10.01 Lakh raised
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Key Observations

Auto-generated from the data above
Revenue declined 1.42 over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 2.1x to 24%.
4 active director(s) / partner(s); review board churn before relying on management continuity.
2 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
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 33 security allotment(s) - amounts available in the full report.
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Peers & Related Companies

Full peer comparison →
CompanyCINLocation
Vasal Educational Group Private Limited U80301PB1996PTC018620 Punjab, Punjab, India
Sar Edutech Limited U72200DL2004PLC430836 New Delhi, Delhi, India
Taurian Infrastructure Private Limited U45203MH2007PTC169282 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Magic Beanstalk Institutions U74899DL1982PTC012958 New Delhi, Delhi, India
Asclepius Wellness Foundation U85320DL2017NPL312869 New Delhi, Delhi, India
Oasis Prime Educational Institutes U80302RJ2011NPL036137 Amarpura Jatan Suratgarh, Rajasthan, India
Drivechange Learning & Resource Centre Foundation U80902PN2019NPL183197 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Rkl Galaxy International School Foundation U80902PN2017NPL172914 Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Who Uses This Report

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

Verify Hippocampus before audits and certifications: compliance score 45/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.

Company Secretaries (CS)

Track statutory health of Hippocampus: 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 40/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.

Investors & Analysts

Investor view: Limited indicators at present. Growth score 55/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Hippocampus - screening before a deeper diligence.

Vendors & Procurement Teams

Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Trust score 51/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Hippocampus pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.

Lawyers & Compliance Teams

Litigation footprint (1 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Hippocampus - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hippocampus an active company?

Hippocampus has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 45/100 (Caution Indicated).

Is Hippocampus financially healthy?

Hippocampus has a Financial Health Score of 20/100 (Caution Indicated) based on its filed financial statements.

Should I do business with Hippocampus?

Its overall Trust Score is 51/100 (Moderate). Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.

Who controls Hippocampus?

Promoters hold a majority stake - exact percentages are in the full report. 4 active director(s) are on record.

Does Hippocampus have loans or charges against its assets?

2 open charge(s) are registered against its assets.

Is Hippocampus up to date with its ROC filings?

Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 45/100 (Caution Indicated).

Is it risky to lend to Hippocampus?

Its Credit Risk Score is 40/100 (Caution Indicated). Banker verdict: Enhanced diligence advised.

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.