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PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
CIN: U72200TN2007PTC062179 As on: 2026-07-13
PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (CIN: U72200TN2007PTC062179) is a Private company incorporated on 31 Jan 2007. It is classified as Non-government company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Chennai. Its authorized share capital is Rs. 5000000.00 and its paid up capital is Rs. 1203610.00.
PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was last held on 29 Sep 2023. and as per records from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), its balance sheet was last filed on 2023-03-31.PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED's NIC code is 722 (which is part of its CIN). As per the NIC code, it is inolved in Software publishing, consultancy and supply [Software publishing includes production, supply and documentation of ready-made (non-customized) software, operating systems software, business & other applications software, computer games software for all platforms. Consultancy includes providing the best solution in the form of custom software after analyzing the user?s needs and problems. Custom software also includes made-to-order software based on orders from specific users. Also, included are writing of software of any kind following directives of the users; software maintenance, web-page design]..
Directors of PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED are SUJATHA BODAPATI CHERKURE, and SURENDRA NATH PAI.
PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED's Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is U72200TN2007PTC062179 and its registration number is 62179. Users may contact PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED on its Email address - [email protected]. Registered address of PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is 47/4,(27/4), Laxmi Towers, 1 floor Dr. Radhakrishnan Road , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004.
Current status of PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is - Active.
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Companies are required to file half yearly returns showing payments due to Micro & Small Enterprises that have been delayed more than 45 days. This information is crucial to understand if PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES pays its vendors promptly. When seen over a period of time, this information could show if the company has slowed down in making payments to its small vendors. This information is available only if the company has filed its half yearly returns with the registrar of companies.
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Current Directors & Key Managerial Personnel of PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES
| DIN | Director Name | Designation | Appointment Date |
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| 00352039 | SUJATHA BODAPATI CHERKURE | Director | 2007-03-22 |
| 00060699 | SURENDRA NATH PAI | Director | 2007-01-31 |
Past Directors & Key Managerial Personnel of PRODEX TECHNOLOGIES
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| 00352038 | CHANDRA BODAPATI | Director | - | 2023-05-29 |
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Other Directorships of CHANDRA BODAPATI
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| U01119TN1988PTC016577 | SAKTHI PLANTATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | ,92/1,KARANEESWARAR KOIL ST,I FLOOR, CHENNAI 4 I FLOOR, CHENNAI 4 , I FLOOR, CHENNAI 4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U65993TN1982PTC009561 | NSS INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED | 1ST FLOOR,B BLOCK,4,VENKATESWARA AGRAHARAM ROAD MYLAPORE-4. RA AGRAHARAM ROAD,MYLAPORE-4 . , RA AGRAHARAM ROAD,MYLAPORE-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U45201TN1999PLC043271 | MANIPAL PROPERTIES LIMITED | AURAS CORPORATE CENTRE1ST FLOOR 98A DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI , MYLAPORE CHENNAI-4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U21011TN1992PTC021984 | SRI AYYAPPA PAPER COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED | RANGASWAMY ILLAM, F1, I FLOOR, OLD NO. 31/4 NEW NO.4 DR. RANGA ROAD, MYLAPORE, , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U67200TN2003PTC051827 | ARIHANT INSUR BROKK PRIVATE LIMITED | NO.138, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN ROAD,MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U72200TN2004PTC053457 | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED | 9, III FLOOR, SINDHUR TOWERS,CHURCH ROAD, MYLAPORE CHENNAI-4 , CHENNAI-4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U70101TN2007PTC072873 | ANAND CITI CENTRE HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED | No.10 & 11, Chennai Citi Centre 4th Floor, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Mylap ore , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U74994TN1999PTC055588 | G & S CREATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | DOWLANI TOWERS27\28, DR. RADHAKRISHNAN ROAD CHENNAI 600004 , CHENNAI 600004, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U72900TN2006PTC060717 | MAGNETRON MARKETING AND SALES PRIVATE LIMITED | NEW DECOR TOWERS 4th FLOOR 42 DR RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U45209TN2012PTC087663 | TACTIC TUNNELLING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED | NO:85/1, 4TH FLOOR, NAC TOWERS DR.RADHAKRISHANAN SALAI, MYLAPORE , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U85300TN2022OPC157331 | TATH TVAM 96 HEALTHCARE (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED | 1ST FLOOR, NO.4, 5TH STREET DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U65993TN1994PTC027481 | JAI HOLDINGS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED | FLAT NO 1 & 4 LATHA APARTMENT No.2, DR. RADHAKRISHNAN ROAD, 6TH STREET , MYLAPORE , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U92199TN2002PTC049136 | MGM ENTERTAINMENT (ASIA) PRIVATE LIMITED | NO.1 9TH STREET,DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE, , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U72200TN2003PTC050383 | JEEVAN TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | GEE GEE CRYSTAL, 9TH FLOOR,91 DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE, , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U74140TN1999PTC042420 | SOUTHERN OFFSHORE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | 91&92 GEE GEE GYSTAL7TH FLOOR DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE , CHENNAI-4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U45204TN1991PTC020511 | WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | KRD GEE GEE CRYSTAL, IST FLOOR92 DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI MYLAPORE , CHENNAI - 4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| ACS-2082 | VIJAY AND ISHITHA ASSOCIATES LLP | 4, 4/4, CIT Colony,1st Main Road,Chennai,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India-600004 |
| U63011TN2005PTC056006 | PAN ASIA LOGISTICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | New No. 70/4A, Old No. 108/4A, Lancor W 2nd Floor, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Myla pore, , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U72200TN2001PTC047010 | SOHONET INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | NEW NO114 0LD NO 86AAARTHI ARCADE FLAT NO 18 3RD FLOOR DR RADHAKRISHNAN RD , CHENNAI 4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U55101TN1998PTC040369 | MADRAS WOODLANDS HOTEL PRIVATE LIMITED | 72-75,DR.RADHAKRISHNAN ROADMYLAPORE CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U55101TN2003PTC050423 | WOODLANDS MOTEL PRIVATE LIMITED | 72-75, RADHAKRISHNAN ROAD,MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U67190TN2005PTC056412 | C.A.S.H SYSTEMS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 64/112, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAIMYLAPORE CHENNAI-4 , CHENNAI-4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U85110TN2002PTC048336 | RAJAN DENTAL INSTITUTE PRIVATE LIMITED | NO.116, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAIMYLAPORE, CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U34300TN2006PTC059828 | MUDHRA AUTO COMPONENTS PRIVATE LIMITED | 28/1, MUSIRI SUBRAMANIAM ROAD,MYLAPORE CHENNAI-4 , CHENNAI-4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U51909TN2003PTC051892 | UNICITY VENTURES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | NO.1, DOOMING LANE,SANTHOME HIGH ROAD, CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U72900TN2002PTC049294 | E3 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | NEW NO.74, DR.RANGA ROAD,MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-4. , CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U65991TN1990PTC018986 | VIS-RAM FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | FLAT NO D/1, SRSHTI CRESCENDO24, DESIKA ROAD CHENNAI 4 , CHENNAI 4, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U55101TN1988PLC015585 | MANIPAL HOTELS LTD. | AURAS CORPORATE CENTRE,FIRSTFLOOR,98A DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI,MYLAPORE,CHENNAI- 4. , SALAI,MYLAPORE,CHENNAI-4., Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
| U45200TN2007PLC062188 | ETA STAR INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | No. 10 & 11, Dr. RadhaKrishnan Salai, 4th Floor, Chennai City Centre, Mylapore , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600004 |
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This section contains list of associate companies and joint ventures as per the most recently available annual returns. This information would not be available if the company has not filed annual returns at all or it does not have any subsidiaries or joint ventures.
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This section contains list of board resolutions reported by the company to the Registrar of Companies.
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This section contains auditors of a company over the years. This information is available if the company has filed their annual returns with the Registrar of Companies.
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