About Best Foot Forward Private Limited
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Best Foot Forward Private Limited is a private limited company based in Palghar, Maharashtra, India. The company is currently under process of striking off by the Registrar of Companies. The removal process has been initiated but is not yet final, and the company may be struck off soon. It operates in the textile retail and distribution segment of the home and lifestyle products sector. It was incorporated on 02 June 2016.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U52601MH2016PTC281964. Its GSTIN is 27AAGCB7808J1ZE (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹75 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹68.56 Lakh. It is led by directors Arti Gupta and Kuntal Arvind Malia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Palghar, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.49 Lakh, a decline of 97% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.48 Lakh (net margin -179.9%) and EBITDA of -₹4.42 Lakh (EBITDA margin -177.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 59% over three years and 38% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Stylenook. The company has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹3.82 Cr; the latest was in March 2021. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 10 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers.
The last known website on record is stylenook.in.
Company details
Contact details
Best Foot Forward Private Limited's registered office is in Palghar, Maharashtra. Its website is stylenook.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressA – 002 Revati Apartment Viva Tarangan Phool Pada Road Virar (East) Tal. – Va, Sai, Palghar, Maharashtra, India – 401303
- IndustryHome & Lifestyle, Textile Retail & Distribution
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Best Foot Forward operates one associated brand: Stylenook. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Online personal styling and shopping service for working women | stylenook.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Best Foot Forward is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Best Foot Forward Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableBest Foot Forward Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.49 Lakh (down 97% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 38% over five years, including a 97% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 96% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA Margin | -177.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -179.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Best Foot Forward Private Limited
Best Foot Forward has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Arti Gupta | Director | 02 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kuntal Arvind Malia | Director | 02 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Best Foot Forward Private Limited is audited by V M D T & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| V M D T & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | W100373 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Best Foot Forward Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Best Foot Forward Private Limited has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹3.82 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2021 | Funding round | ₹75.5 Lakh | Investors: Thetacma Ventures LLP , 3 individuals |
| Dec 2019 | Funding round | ₹96.2 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Jun 2019 | Funding round | ₹1.28 Cr | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Apr 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Blackcurrant Apps LLP Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Best Foot Forward Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
Best Foot Forward Private Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 10 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 5)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Tekinroads Consulting LLP | |||
| Tekinroads Consulting LLP | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Best Foot Forward has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAGCB7808J1ZE | Maharashtra | Active | 31 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Best Foot Forward Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2016: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Paula Ravindra Mariwala ceased to be Director on 04 Jul 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Best Foot Forward is currently "Under Process of Striking Off" as per MCA records. The Registrar of Companies has initiated the process to remove the company from the register, typically due to non-filing of statutory returns. This process is not yet final, but the company may be struck off soon. Caution is advised before entering into any agreements with this entity.
Best Foot Forward is a company pending strike off, currently registered as a private limited company based in Palghar, Maharashtra, India. The company works in textile retail and distribution, within the home and lifestyle industry. It was incorporated on 02 June 2016 and is registered under CIN U52601MH2016PTC281964. The company may be struck off soon - caution is advised.
The compliance status of Best Foot Forward is compliant as of 28 August 2026.
Best Foot Forward has 2 current directors:
- Arti Gupta - Director
- Kuntal Arvind Malia - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Best Foot Forward is U52601MH2016PTC281964. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Best Foot Forward was incorporated on 02 June 2016. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Best Foot Forward can be reached through the website stylenook.in. Its registered office is in Palghar, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Best Foot Forward is at A – 002 Revati Apartment Viva Tarangan Phool Pada Road Virar East Tal. – Va, Sai, Palghar, Maharashtra, India – 401303.
The latest financial statements of Best Foot Forward on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 September 2024. Year-wise statements from FY 2017 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Best Foot Forward is 27AAGCB7808J1ZE, registered in Maharashtra.
Best Foot Forward operates in the home and lifestyle industry, in the textile retail and distribution segment.