- Business
- Tilak Ventures Limited operates primarily as a finance and investment company engaged in commodity trading, financial services, and long-term investments in equity shares and equity-related securities. The company manufactures, trades, and supplies various types of fabrics, yarns, and cloth including suiting, shirting, dress materials, industrial fabrics, textured, twisted, sized, blended, spun, viscose filament, synthetic, and cotton yarns. It also provides financing solutions and deals in shares, stocks, bonds, land, buildings, properties, obligations, and securities. Geographically, Tilak Ventures operates mainly in India with some international exposure in commodity trading and financing. Incorporated in 1980 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company underwent a series of name changes from Tilak Finance Limited to Out Of City Travel Solutions Limited, back to Tilak Finance Limited, and finally to Tilak Ventures Limited in October 2015.
Recent major changes include the acquisition of a controlling stake in Yosto Venture India Private Limited, an e-commerce business for office supplies, which marks an expansion into new business verticals. The company has also been actively raising funds through rights issues, with an approved fund raise of up to Rs. 8,913 lakhs in 2025 to support growth initiatives. Operationally, it reported significant financial improvement in 2025, with net sales growth of over 60% year-on-year and a 63% surge in net profit in Q2 FY26 compared to the previous year. New appointments in management and corporate governance, including the appointment of a company secretary and compliance officer in 2025, have been implemented to strengthen corporate administration. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with total assets exceeding Rs. 144 crores as of September 2025.
Tilak Ventures serves a diverse customer base in finance, commodities, and investment markets, leveraging its core segments of financing, commodity trading, and fabric manufacturing and trading. Its activities also encompass long-term equity investments and financial advisory services, positioning it as a multifaceted player in the investment and commodity trading industry in India. The company continues to pursue strategic growth through acquisitions, fund raising, and operational enhancements aimed at expanding its market presence and financial performance.