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Kotak Securities Limited - Due diligence report
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Kotak Securities — 360° Intelligence Report
Generated from MCA filings & public records69/100
Trust Score
Moderate
Kotak Securities is assessed as Moderate with a Trust Score of 69/100. Kotak Securities is an active public limited indian non-government company incorporated in 1994, operating in the Financial Services 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 18 Aug 2026 from the latest processed filings. Kotak Securities 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
69/100
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
95/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreModerate
70/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreCaution Indicated
40/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreLow Risk
95/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreLow Risk
80/100
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: 70/100 Moderate
- Liabilities ≈ 38% EBITDA - stretched.
- Moderate gearing (D/E 1.42).
- Working-capital cover adequate.
- Profitable - internal accruals available.
- Externally credit-rated (A1).
Charges position: 6 open (3,975.00 cr) · 26 satisfied (4,956.03 cr).
Banking relationships (from registered charges)
| Lender | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 7 | 48.0 cr |
| Idbi Trusteeship Services Limited | 3 | 48.0 cr |
| State Bank Of India | 2 | 48.0 cr |
| Hdfc Bank Limited | 2 | 48.0 cr |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 48.0 cr |
| Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited | 1 | 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: BSE, SEBI, MSEI.
- Litigation present in 4 court forum(s).
- Delayed payments to MSME suppliers disclosed (41 disclosure(s)).
- 27 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (4)
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Director Intelligence
Stability score: 40/100| Name | DIN / PAN | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | DIN status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANTI EKAMBARAM | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| PRATIK GUPTA | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| TRIVIKRAM SADASHIVA KAMATH | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| ASHWINI AGARWAL | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| JAIDEEP HANSRAJ | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| SHRIPAL PARASMAL SHAH | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| VIKAS PURUSHOTTAMRAO TAREKAR | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| PARITOSH KASHYAP | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| Shripal Parasmal Shah | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
- 9 directors on the board.
- SHRIPAL PARASMAL SHAH has DIN status "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".
- 3 director exit(s) in the last 3 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
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
2
Capital events
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Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.
| Group entity | Relationship | % held |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | Holding Company | 74.00% |
| Kotak Mahindra Financial Service | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
| Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited | Associate Company | 74.00% |
| Kotak Infrastructure Debt Fund | Associate Company | 74.00% |
Key managerial personnel: PRATIK GUPTA (Whole-time director) · SHRIPAL PARASMAL SHAH (CEO)
Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →
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Risk Intelligence Center
Growth 95 · Distress 80
Growth signals & trust indicators
Revenue acceleration: +2.1x over 4 year(s).
Latest year revenue grew 24%.
Profit expanded 0.86 year-on-year.
Asset base grew 61% - capacity expansion.
Net margin improved to 38%.
EPFO headcount growing - hiring signal.
Operating for 32+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Outside liabilities up 1.42 in a year.
Compliance score is weak (42/100).
6 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
MSME payment delays disclosed - latest outstanding 48.05 Lakh.
4 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts
Vendor · Banker · InvestorVendor due diligence62/100
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 assessment70/100
Favourable lending indicators
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
- Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
- 6 open charge(s) of 3,975.00 cr already registered.
- Compliance gaps should be priced into terms.
Investor view88/100
Positive growth indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
- 6 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 events24 Nov 2025
Director appointed
ASHWINI AGARWAL (Additional Director)
Director appointed
PARITOSH KASHYAP (Additional Director)
25 Jun 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
24 Jun 2025
Director ceased
TRIVIKRAM SADASHIVA KAMATH
19 Jun 2025
Director appointed
TRIVIKRAM SADASHIVA KAMATH (Director)
17 Jun 2025
Director ceased
VIKAS PURUSHOTTAMRAO TAREKAR
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
30 Oct 2024
Charge satisfied
Axis Bank Limited
13 Jun 2024
Director appointed
SHANTI EKAMBARAM (Director)
25 Apr 2024
Director appointed
Shripal Parasmal Shah (Ceo)
01 Apr 2024
Director appointed
JAIDEEP HANSRAJ (Director)
Director appointed
SHRIPAL PARASMAL SHAH (CEO)
Director ceased
SHRIPAL PARASMAL SHAH
29 Jan 2024
Charge satisfied
Others
16 Oct 2023
Charge created
Others - 2,500.00 cr
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Key Observations
Auto-generated from the data aboveRevenue grew 2.1x over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 24% to 0.86.
Debt-to-equity stands at 61% - manageable leverage.
Net worth is positive.
9 active director(s) / partner(s); review board churn before relying on management continuity.
27 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Carries an external credit rating of A1 from Icra.
EPFO-registered employer - verifiable payroll history exists.
Promoters hold a dominant controlling 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.
5 overseas direct investment(s) (ODI) on record - international footprint.
| Company | CIN | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Iifl Wealth | L74140MH2008PLC177884 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hdfc Sales | U65920MH2004PTC144182 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Axissecurities | U74992MH2006PLC163204 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Sharekhan | U99999MH1995PLC087498 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nj Insurance Brokers | U67120GJ2000PTC037674 | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Iifl Securities | L99999MH1996PLC132983 | Thane, Maharashtra, India |
| Hdfc Securities | U67120MH2000PLC152193 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zerodha | U65929KA2018PLC116815 | J.P Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Who Uses This Report
CA · CS · Banker · Investor · VendorChartered Accountants (CA)
Verify Kotak Securities 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 Kotak Securities: 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 70/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.
Investors & Analysts
Investor view: Positive growth indicators. Growth score 95/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Kotak Securities - screening before a deeper diligence.
Vendors & Procurement Teams
Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Trust score 69/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Kotak Securities 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 Kotak Securities - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kotak Securities an active company?
Kotak Securities has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 42/100 (Caution Indicated).
Is Kotak Securities financially healthy?
Kotak Securities has a Financial Health Score of 95/100 (Low Risk) based on its filed financial statements.
Should I do business with Kotak Securities?
Its overall Trust Score is 69/100 (Moderate). Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.
Who controls Kotak Securities?
The ultimate holding entity is Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. 9 active director(s) are on record.
Does Kotak Securities have loans or charges against its assets?
6 open charge(s) are registered against its assets, and 26 earlier charge(s) stand satisfied.
Is Kotak Securities 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 Kotak Securities?
Its Credit Risk Score is 70/100 (Moderate). Banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators.
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available
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