Practical Action Foundation - Due diligence report

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2014-12-22 New Delhi, Delhi Active Unlisted Active Compliant
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Practical Action Foundation — 360° Intelligence Report

Generated from MCA filings & public records
81/100
Trust Score
Low Risk

Practical Action Foundation is assessed as Low Risk with a Trust Score of 81/100. Practical Action Foundation is an active private not for profit company incorporated in 2014, operating in the Recycling & Waste Management sector. The company has shown revenue growth 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 low compliance risk and moderate financial risk profile.

Report generated on 12 Aug 2026 from the latest processed filings. Practical Action Foundation snapshot & full profile →

Financial Health › Good
Overall Assessment CautionWeakNeutralGoodStrong Strong
Compliance › 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
81/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreLow Risk
88/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreModerate
55/100
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
90/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreModerate
70/100
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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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.
  • No open charges - unencumbered balance sheet.

Charges position: 0 open (-) · 0 satisfied (-).

Compliance Score: 88/100 Low Risk
  • Company status is Active as per MCA.
  • Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2024).
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Director Intelligence

Stability score: 90/100
NameDIN / PANDesignationAppointedTenureDIN status
NIHAR RANJAN GHADEI 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
Usha Gopinath 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
SANJIT KUMAR BEHERA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
  • 3 directors on the board.
  • No disqualified or deactivated DINs.
  • 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
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Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
-
Capital events
1 allotment(s) · 7 transfer(s)

Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →

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Risk Intelligence Center

Growth 70 · Distress 90
Growth signals & trust indicators
Steady revenue growth: +38% over 4 year(s).
Latest year revenue grew 1.42.
Operating for 11+ years.
Distress signals & risk flags
No critical warning flags detected in the available data.
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Stakeholder Verdicts

Vendor · Banker · Investor
Vendor due diligence86/100
Favourable indicators
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
  • Statutory record is clean.
  • No distress signals on file.
  • Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment59/100
Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
  • Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
  • No existing security registered - first-charge position available.
  • Compliance record supports lending.
Investor view68/100
Mixed 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
28 Sep 2024
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
27 Sep 2024
Director ceased
Usha Gopinath
11 Sep 2024
Director appointed
Usha Gopinath (Director)
31 Mar 2024
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
31 Mar 2023
Share transfer (FY 2023)
5000.00000000 shares to NIHAR RANJAN GHADEI
31 Mar 2021
Share transfer (FY 2021)
5000.00000000 shares to JYOTI CHATURBHUJ SHARMA
21 Dec 2020
Director ceased
JYOTI CHATURBHUJ SHARMA
Director ceased
NIHAR RANJAN GHADEI
19 Dec 2019
Director appointed
NIHAR RANJAN GHADEI (Director)
Director ceased
URVASHI PRASAD
31 Mar 2019
Share transfer (FY 2019)
5000.00000000 shares to URVASHI PRASAD
Share transfer (FY 2019)
5000.00000000 shares to SANJIT KUMAR BEHERA
30 Sep 2018
Director ceased
BASUDEB PANDA
26 Sep 2018
Director ceased
SANJIT KUMAR BEHERA
20 Jun 2018
Director ceased
VISWANATHAN RADHAKRISHNAN KOLLENGODE
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Key Observations

Auto-generated from the data above
Revenue grew 2.1x over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 24% to 0.86.
Net worth is positive.
Compliance record is strong - status, filings and flags are clean.
3 active director(s) / partner(s); board looks stable and experienced.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
Capital has been raised through 1 security allotment(s) - amounts available in the full report.
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Peers & Related Companies

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S.V. Enviro Equipments Private Limited U74140TN1999PTC043364 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Who Uses This Report

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

Verify Practical Action Foundation before audits and certifications: compliance score 88/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.

Company Secretaries (CS)

Track statutory health of Practical Action Foundation: 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: Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested. Credit risk score 45/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.

Investors & Analysts

Investor view: Mixed indicators. Growth score 70/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Practical Action Foundation - screening before a deeper diligence.

Vendors & Procurement Teams

Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Trust score 81/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Practical Action Foundation pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.

Lawyers & Compliance Teams

Litigation footprint (no cases on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Practical Action Foundation - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Practical Action Foundation an active company?

Practical Action Foundation has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 88/100 (Low Risk).

Is Practical Action Foundation financially healthy?

Practical Action Foundation has a Financial Health Score of 55/100 (Moderate) based on its filed financial statements.

Should I do business with Practical Action Foundation?

Its overall Trust Score is 81/100 (Low Risk). Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.

Who controls Practical Action Foundation?

See the directors and ownership sections above for board and shareholding detail. 3 active director(s) are on record.

Does Practical Action Foundation have loans or charges against its assets?

No charges are registered against this company - an unencumbered balance sheet.

Is Practical Action Foundation up to date with its ROC filings?

Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2024). Overall compliance score: 88/100 (Low Risk).

Is it risky to lend to Practical Action Foundation?

Its Credit Risk Score is 45/100 (Caution Indicated). Banker verdict: Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested.

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.