- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0028192

Abs Merchant Private Limited
About Abs Merchant Private Limited
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Abs Merchant Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the metals retail and distribution segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 20 November 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51109WB1998PTC088298. Its GSTIN is 21AACCA6885A2Z2 (Odisha). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.49 Cr. It is led by directors including Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala and Tapas Kumar Acharya.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.31 Cr, a growth of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹12.67 Lakh (net margin 9.7%) and EBITDA of ₹27.7 Lakh (EBITDA margin 21.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 78% over three years and 58% over five years.
The company has about 2 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹66.33 Lakh on record. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company; 1 case is pending.
Abs Merchant Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0028192). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
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Contact details
Abs Merchant Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address6 Dover Lane, 2nd Floor Flat – 2B, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700029
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Metal 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Abs Merchant 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 Abs Merchant Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAbs Merchant Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.31 Cr (up 14% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 58% over five years, including 14% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 43% 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) | ₹12.67 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 21.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Abs Merchant Private Limited
Abs Merchant has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala | Director | 25 Jul 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Tapas Kumar Acharya | Director | 28 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Gaurav Jhunjhunwala | Director | 20 Mar 2002 | 24 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Abs Merchant Private Limited is audited by A K SARAF & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A K SARAF & ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 322316E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Abs Merchant Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 30 May 2022 | 100580800 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹33.47 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 100484822 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹32.86 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Abs Merchant Private Limited has 3 court cases on record: 3 filed by Abs Merchant. 1 case is pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (2 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Keonjhar, Odisha | Court case (R.F.A.) | Filed by the company against M/S Hindustan Minerals and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State and Ors. | 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 Abs Merchant Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Abs Merchant has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2021. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Abs Merchant Private Limited has a workforce of 2 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 2 |
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GST
Abs Merchant has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 21AACCA6885A2Z2 | Odisha | Active | 03 Mar 2020 |
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Recent activity
Abs Merchant Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2002: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Abs Merchant is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in metal retail and distribution, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 20 November 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51109WB1998PTC088298.
Abs Merchant has 3 current directors:
- Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala - Director
- Tapas Kumar Acharya - Director
- Gaurav Jhunjhunwala - Director
The latest financial statements of Abs Merchant on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Abs Merchant is 21AACCA6885A2Z2, registered in Odisha. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Abs Merchant is U51109WB1998PTC088298. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Abs Merchant has 3 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Abs Merchant was incorporated on 20 November 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Ashok Kumar Jhunjhunwala was appointed as Director on 25 Jul 2025. Tapas Kumar Acharya ceased to be Additional Director on 27 Sep 2024. Abs Merchant has 9 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Abs Merchant is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0028192).
The registered office of Abs Merchant is at 6 Dover Lane, 2nd Floor Flat – 2B, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700029.

