Astra Merchant Private Limited
About Astra Merchant Private Limited
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Astra Merchant Private Limited is a private limited company based in Guwahati, Assam, India. It operates in the electronics retail and distribution segment of the consumer electronics and durables sector. It was incorporated on 18 January 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Guwahati, under CIN U51909AS2005PTC010785. Its GSTIN is 18AAFCA0408E1Z8 (Assam). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹79 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹58.8 Lakh. It is led by directors including Rajiv Jain and Nirmal Kumar Jain.
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 Mercantile Tower 64 Udayachal Path Gmch Road Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam, India – 781005.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹85.36 Lakh, a decline of 75% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹24.75 Lakh (net margin 29%) and EBITDA of ₹40.87 Lakh (EBITDA margin 47.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over three years and 139% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹59 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Astra Merchant has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U51909WB2005PTC101205. The current CIN is U51909AS2005PTC010785, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51909AS2005PTC010785 | Current |
| U51909WB2005PTC101205 | Previous |
Contact details
Astra Merchant Private Limited's registered office is in Guwahati, Assam. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressMercantile Tower 64 Udayachal Path Gmch Road Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam, India – 781005
- IndustryConsumer Electronics & Durables, Electronic Appliances 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 Astra Merchant is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Astra Merchant Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAstra Merchant Private Limited reported revenue of ₹85.36 Lakh (down 75% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 75% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 139%. EBITDA fell 88% 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 | ₹40.87 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹24.75 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 47.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 29% | ||||
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Board of directors of Astra Merchant Private Limited
Astra 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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| Rajiv Jain Also directs: Kensington Apartment Private Limited, Wares & Wants Trading Private Limited, Mercantile Marketing India Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 08 Dec 2016 | 9 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Nirmal Kumar Jain Also directs: Wares & Wants Trading Private Limited, NRS Mercantile Services Pvt Ltd, Arihant Trade & Agencies Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 16 Oct 2006 | 20 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sanjiv Kumar Jain Also directs: Wares & Wants Trading Private Limited, Mercantile Marketing India Private Limited, NRS Mercantile Services Pvt Ltd and 1 more | Director | 08 Dec 2016 | 9 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Astra Merchant Private Limited is audited by AGARWAL & PATWARI for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| AGARWAL & PATWARI | FY 2021 | 328037E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Astra 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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| 20 Mar 2018 | 100174563 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹47 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 22 May 2012 | 10359033 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹9.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | 10240642 | State Bank of India | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Astra Merchant Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by Astra Merchant. 1 case is pending and 1 is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Court case (N I Act) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Court case (Complaint Case C.R.) | Filed by the company against 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 Astra Merchant Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Astra Merchant has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 18AAFCA0408E1Z8 | Assam | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Astra Merchant Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2006: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Sunder Lal Jain ceased to be Director on 10 Jan 2017.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Astra Merchant is an active private limited company based in Guwahati, Assam, India. The company works in electronic appliances retail and distribution, within the consumer electronics and durables industry. It was incorporated on 18 January 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51909AS2005PTC010785.
Astra Merchant has 3 current directors:
- Rajiv Jain - Director
- Nirmal Kumar Jain - Director
- Sanjiv Kumar Jain - Director
The latest financial statements of Astra 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 Astra Merchant is 18AAFCA0408E1Z8, registered in Assam. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 2 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Astra Merchant is U51909AS2005PTC010785. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Astra Merchant has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company. 1 is pending.
Astra Merchant was incorporated on 18 January 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Guwahati.
Sunder Lal Jain ceased to be Director on 10 Jan 2017. Rajiv Jain was appointed as Director on 08 Dec 2016. Sanjiv Kumar Jain was appointed as Director on 08 Dec 2016. Astra Merchant has 9 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Astra Merchant is at Mercantile Tower 64 Udayachal Path Gmch Road Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam, India – 781005.
Astra Merchant operates in the consumer electronics and durables industry, in the electronic appliances retail and distribution segment.