- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0003754

About A R Sulphonates Private Limited
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A R Sulphonates Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the surfactants and detergents segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 06 September 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U24111WB2004PTC099677. Its GSTIN is 19AAECA8617Q1ZZ (West Bengal). The company holds 4 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It is led by directors including Sanjeev Fogla (Managing Director) and Vishnu Kumar Fogla.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 21 Princep Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹319.34 Cr, a growth of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.12 Cr (net margin 1.6%) and EBITDA of ₹10.46 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years and 4% over five years.
The company has about 61 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹211.3 Cr on record. Court records list 24 cases involving the company, including 21 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2021. Its 10 peer companies in the Chemicals industry (Surfactants), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Ultramarine & Pigments Limited with revenue of ₹707.1 Cr.
A R Sulphonates Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0003754). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website foglacorp.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of A R Sulphonates
Contact details
A R Sulphonates Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is foglacorp.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address21 Princep Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Surfactants & Detergents
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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 A R Sulphonates is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of A R Sulphonates Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableA R Sulphonates Private Limited reported revenue of ₹319.34 Cr (up 16% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years, including 16% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 339% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.12 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of A R Sulphonates Private Limited
A R Sulphonates has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Vishnu Kumar Fogla Also directs: VRS Products LLP, Think Wittsy LLP, Rishi Securities & Finance Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 20 Jun 2011 | 15 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Devina Fogla | Additional Director | 25 Apr 2022 | 4 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sanjeev Fogla Also directs: Sai Fertilizers & Phosphates Private Limited, Sai Industries Private Limited, Ramindia Exports Pvt Ltd and 1 more | Managing Director | 06 Sep 2004 | 22 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rishi Fogla Also directs: VRS Products LLP, Think Wittsy LLP, Rishi Securities & Finance Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 06 Sep 2004 | 22 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
A R Sulphonates Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the Chemicals industry (Surfactants), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Ultramarine & Pigments Limited | ₹707.1 Cr (FY 2025) | 24.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Aarti Surfactants Limited | ₹662.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Sterling Auxiliaries Pvt Ltd | ₹527.08 Cr (FY 2024) | 32.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Nidl Surfactants Private Limited | ₹520.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 100.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Radha Madhav Surfactants Private Limited | ₹445.58 Cr (FY 2025) | 17.0% | Sachin, Gujarat, India | |||
| A R Sulphonates Private Limitedthis company | ₹319.34 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹5.12 Cr | 1.6% | 16.0% | 61 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Dyna Glycols Private Limited | ₹303.04 Cr (FY 2024) | -14.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Detergeo Chem Private Limited | ₹297.03 Cr (FY 2025) | 46.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Rhodia Specialty Chemicals India Private Limited | ₹267.03 Cr (FY 2017) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Mahaveer Surfactants International Private Limited | ₹218.34 Cr (FY 2025) | 1065.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Jeevan Chemicals Private Limited | ₹211.55 Cr (FY 2025) | 34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
A R Sulphonates Private Limited is audited by S K AGARWAL AND CO. , Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S K AGARWAL AND CO. , Chartered Accountants LLP | FY 2024 | 306033E/E300272 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of A R Sulphonates Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 17 Feb 2025 | 101076567 | Others | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Dec 2022 | 100722831 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Mar 2018 | 100184733 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹23 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Mar 2016 | 100018085 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹18 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Mar 2016 | 100020827 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹40 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Deals & funding
A R Sulphonates Private Limited has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Vishnu Kumar Fogla HUF, Rishi Securities & Finance Private Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Sai Sulphonates Pvt Ltd , Starlite Vyapaar Pvt. Ltd. , 2 individuals |
| Mar 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Vishnu Kumar Fogla HUF, Rishi Securities & Finance Private Limited , 2 individuals Seller: Sai Sulphonates Pvt Ltd , Binod Resources Pvt. Ltd. , Safeaid Finance Company Private Limited |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Sai Sulphonates Pvt Ltd , an individual Seller: Concert Tradelink Pvt Ltd , an individual |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Safeaid Finance Company Private Limited , Binod Resources Pvt. Ltd. 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
A R Sulphonates Private Limited has 24 court cases on record: 21 filed by A R Sulphonates, 3 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 19 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 24)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed by the company against Health Secure India Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed by the company against Health Secure India Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (Special Leave Petition (Civil)) | Filed against the company by Union of India | Pending |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed by the company against Lubz Corporation India Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed by the company against Suvishru Speciality Chemicals Pvt Ltd | Pending |
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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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
A R Sulphonates Private Limited was last rated by Care on 06 Mar 2023.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 06 Mar 2023 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for A R Sulphonates Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
A R Sulphonates Private Limited has a workforce of 61 employees on its EPFO records as of Feb 24, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
A R Sulphonates has 4 GST registrations: 4 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAECA8617Q1ZZ | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAECA8617Q2ZY | West Bengal | Active | 22 Feb 2018 |
| 27AAECA8617Q1Z2 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAECA8617Q1Z2 | Rajasthan | Active | 12 Jan 2022 |
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Recent activity
A R Sulphonates Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2004: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Devina Fogla was appointed as Additional Director on 25 Apr 2022.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
A R Sulphonates is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in surfactants and detergents, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 06 September 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24111WB2004PTC099677.
A R Sulphonates has 4 current directors:
- Sanjeev Fogla - Managing Director
- Vishnu Kumar Fogla - Director
- Devina Fogla - Additional Director
- Rishi Fogla - Director
The latest financial statements of A R Sulphonates on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of A R Sulphonates is 19AAECA8617Q1ZZ, registered in West Bengal. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active. Other active GSTINs include 19AAECA8617Q2ZY (West Bengal), 27AAECA8617Q1Z2 (Maharashtra), 08AAECA8617Q1Z2 (Rajasthan).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of A R Sulphonates is U24111WB2004PTC099677. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
A R Sulphonates has 24 court cases on record: 21 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
A R Sulphonates was incorporated on 06 September 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
A R Sulphonates has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2021.
The peers of A R Sulphonates by revenue are Ultramarine & Pigments Limited, Aarti Surfactants Limited, Sterling Auxiliaries Pvt Ltd, Nidl Surfactants Private Limited, Radha Madhav Surfactants Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Chemicals industry (Surfactants), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products).
Devina Fogla was appointed as Additional Director on 25 Apr 2022. Narendra Kumar Sharma ceased to be Director on 27 Oct 2015. Sanjeev Fogla ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2013. A R Sulphonates has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, A R Sulphonates is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0003754).

