
Darkwell Trading Private Limited
About Darkwell Trading Private Limited
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Darkwell Trading Private Limited was a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the wholesale trading and distribution segment of the trading and commerce sector. It was incorporated on 30 May 2012.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74999WB2012PTC182222. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹50 Lakh. It was led by directors Rajendra Kothari and Virendra Kumar Gupta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 September 2016, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2016. The registered office was at Marlin Chamber 1 Crooked Lane 3rd Floor Room No – 334, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
As per the financials filed for FY 2016, the company reported a revenue of ₹18 Cr, a growth of 20% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹23.73 Lakh (net margin 1.3%) and EBITDA of ₹36.14 Lakh (EBITDA margin 2%).
Company details
Contact details
Darkwell Trading Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Registered AddressMarlin Chamber 1 Crooked Lane 3rd Floor Room No – 334, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069
- IndustryTrading, Wholesale, Other Wholesale
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Business activity
The main business activity of Darkwell Trading is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Darkwell Trading Private Limited
FY 2016 filings availableDarkwell Trading Private Limited reported revenue of ₹18 Cr (up 20% YoY) for FY 2016.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 20% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 12% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹36.14 Lakh | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹23.73 Lakh | |
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| EBITDA Margin | 2% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.3% | |
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Board of directors of Darkwell Trading Private Limited
Darkwell Trading has 2 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Virendra Kumar Gupta | Additional Director | 31 Oct 2017 | 9 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Rajendra Kothari Also directs: Sujata Creations Pvt Ltd | Director | 19 Jul 2012 | 14 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Darkwell Trading Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| M. Shyamlal Fashions Private Limited | ₹18.01 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Nakoda Bhairav Jewellers Private Limited | ₹18.01 Cr (FY 2025) | -54.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Shri Aavishkar Metals Private Limited | ₹18 Cr (FY 2024) | 40.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Varun Green Power Private Limited | ₹18 Cr (FY 2024) | 23.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Shayona Lifestyle Private Limited | ₹18 Cr (FY 2025) | 89.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Darkwell Trading Private Limitedthis company | ₹18 Cr (FY 2016) | ₹23.73 Lakh | 1.3% | 20.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Shrink Packaging Systems Private Limited | ₹17.99 Cr (FY 2024) | -11.0% | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Shubh Pragya Marketing and Finance Co Pvt Ltd | ₹17.99 Cr (FY 2025) | -16.0% | Assam, India | |||
| Channel Master Private Limited | ₹17.98 Cr (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Vividh Distributors Pvt Ltd | ₹17.98 Cr (FY 2025) | 9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sara Jewels Private Limited | ₹17.97 Cr (FY 2025) | 92.0% | Karnal, Haryana, India |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Darkwell Trading 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Darkwell Trading Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Darkwell Trading has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Darkwell Trading Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Virendra Kumar Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 31 Oct 2017.
Frequently asked questions
Darkwell Trading has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Darkwell Trading was a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company worked in wholesale, within the trading industry. It was incorporated on 30 May 2012 and is registered under CIN U74999WB2012PTC182222. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Darkwell Trading had 2 directors:
- Virendra Kumar Gupta - Additional Director
- Rajendra Kothari - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Darkwell Trading is U74999WB2012PTC182222. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Darkwell Trading is at Marlin Chamber 1 Crooked Lane 3rd Floor Room No – 334, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
Darkwell Trading was incorporated on 30 May 2012. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The latest financial statements of Darkwell Trading on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2016. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 September 2016. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Darkwell Trading has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Darkwell Trading operated in the trading industry, in the wholesale segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
The peers of Darkwell Trading by revenue are M. Shyamlal Fashions Private Limited, Nakoda Bhairav Jewellers Private Limited, Shri Aavishkar Metals Private Limited, Varun Green Power Private Limited, Shayona Lifestyle Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Virendra Kumar Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 31 Oct 2017. Sushil Kumar Kothari ceased to be Additional Director on 20 Sep 2016. Raj Kumar Roy ceased to be Director on 22 Aug 2016. Darkwell Trading has 9 board changes on record in total.

