Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd
About Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd
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Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the hostel segment of the tourism and accommodation sector. It was incorporated on 18 April 1988 and has been in existence for over 38 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51420WB1988PTC044178. Its GSTIN is 19AABCM8179N1ZN (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹77.62 Lakh. It is led by directors including Pranab Bedi and Bimal Kumar Bedi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 9A Marquis Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700016.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.23 Cr, a growth of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.02 Lakh (net margin 8.2%) and EBITDA of ₹24.79 Lakh (EBITDA margin 20.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 140% over three years and 2% over five years.
Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address9A Marquis Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700016
- IndustryTourism And Accommodation, Hostel, Holiday Homes, Resorts, Inns, Accommodation Services By Hotel
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Metro Merchants is accommodation and food service. In detail, this covers food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc..
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I2 | Food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc. |
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Financials of Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableMetro Merchants Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹1.23 Cr (up 26% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 26% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. 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 | ₹24.79 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.02 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 20.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd
Metro Merchants has 5 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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| Pranab Bedi | Director | 01 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Bimal Kumar Bedi | Director | 04 Jul 1994 | 32 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Amit Sethi | Director | 01 Dec 2014 | 11 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Kamal Kumar Bedi | Director | 04 Jul 1994 | 32 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Sunita Sethi | Director | 01 Dec 2014 | 11 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc.), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Curious Laddoo Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| DSH Club Association | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2025) | -40.0% | Siliguri, West Bengal, India | |||
| Curry Me Up Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2023) | 125.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Zenious Hospitality and Property Management Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2025) | -29.0% | Chandigarh, India | |||
| Alphabites Restroo Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2019) | -49.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Metro Merchants Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹10.02 Lakh | 8.2% | 26.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Spartan Hotels & Resorts Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2016) | 1.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Ochaiwala Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2023) | 944.0% | Amravati, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Kuiche Hospitality Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2020) | -19.0% | Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Pi Cafes and Restaurants Private Limited | ₹1.23 Cr (FY 2024) | 11.0% | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| New Bengal Residency Hotel Private Limited | ₹1.22 Cr (FY 2024) | -4.0% | West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd is audited by MK SURANA & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MK SURANA & CO | FY 2017 | 324127E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd has 5 court cases on record: 3 filed by Metro Merchants, 2 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 4 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| District courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMAT) | Filed against the company by The Indian Performing Right Society Limited | Pending |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed by the company against The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (TS) | Filed by the company against Mayor - in Council the Calcutta Municipal Corporat | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Metro Merchants has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCM8179N1ZN | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Metro Merchants Pvt Ltd has 6 board changes on record since 1994: 5 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Amit Sethi was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Metro Merchants is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in hostel, within the tourism and accommodation industry. It was incorporated on 18 April 1988 (38+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51420WB1988PTC044178.
Metro Merchants has 5 current directors:
- Pranab Bedi - Director
- Bimal Kumar Bedi - Director
- Amit Sethi - Director
- Kamal Kumar Bedi - Director
- Sunita Sethi - Director
The latest financial statements of Metro Merchants on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Metro Merchants is 19AABCM8179N1ZN, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Metro Merchants is U51420WB1988PTC044178. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Metro Merchants has 5 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Metro Merchants was incorporated on 18 April 1988, making it 38+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of Metro Merchants by revenue are Curious Laddoo Private Limited, DSH Club Association, Curry Me Up Private Limited, Zenious Hospitality and Property Management Private Limited, Alphabites Restroo Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc.).
Amit Sethi was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2014. Rajesh Sethi ceased to be Director on 01 Dec 2014. Sunita Sethi was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2014. Metro Merchants has 6 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Metro Merchants is at 9A Marquis Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700016.
Metro Merchants operates in the tourism and accommodation industry, in the hostel segment.