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About Bala Bestos (India) Ltd
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Bala Bestos (India) Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the retail trading segment of the trading and commerce sector. It was incorporated on 16 August 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51109WB1982PLC035179. Its GSTIN is 19AABCB4326N1ZH (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹24.9 Lakh. It is led by directors including Karan Chawla (Whole-Time Director) and Purnima Chawla.
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 46/C Chowringhee Road Room No 3E 3rd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹18.95 Lakh, a decline of 68% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.05 Lakh (net margin -16.1%) and EBITDA of -₹7.75 Lakh (EBITDA margin -40.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 67% over three years.
Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1.21 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website balabestos.com.
Company details
CIN history
Bala Bestos (India) has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U51109WB1982PLC035179, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51109WB1982PLC035179 | Current |
| L99999WB1982PLC035179 | Previous |
| U99999WB1982PLC035179 | Previous |
| L51109WB1982PLC035179 | Previous |
Contact details
Bala Bestos (India) Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is balabestos.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address46/C Chowringhee Road Room No 3E 3rd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071
- IndustryTrading, Retail Trading, Retailers
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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
Financials of Bala Bestos (India) Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableBala Bestos (India) Ltd reported revenue of ₹18.95 Lakh (down 68% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 67% over three years, including a 68% fall 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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| Total Revenue | ₹18.95 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹7.75 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.05 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -40.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -16.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bala Bestos (India) Ltd
Bala Bestos (India) has 3 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purnima Chawla Also directs: Ransal Rubber Industries LLP, Ransal India Pvt. Ltd., Favourite Sales Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 29 Apr 1995 | 31 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Rajiv Chawla Also directs: Ransal India Pvt. Ltd., Favourite Sales Private Limited, Rukmini Financial Services Pvt Ltd and 4 more | Director | 16 Aug 1982 | 44 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Karan Chawla Also directs: Ransal Rubber Industries LLP, Ransal India Pvt. Ltd., Favourite Sales Private Limited and 2 more | Whole-Time Director | 13 Jun 2012 | 14 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bala Bestos (India) Ltd is audited by LIHALA & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| LIHALA & CO | FY 2019 | 315052E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bala Bestos (India) Ltd is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2007 | 10075977 | Bank of Maharashtra | ₹1.04 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Nov 2004 | 90252353 | Bank of Maharashtra | ₹17.96 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Bala Bestos (India) Ltd has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court | Court case (APOT) | Filed against the company by Calcutta Municipal Corporation & Ors. | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Bala Bestos (India) Ltd, buy the company report.
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 Bala Bestos (India) Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Bala Bestos (India) has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Bala Bestos Properties Private Limited | U70102WB2013PTC197300 |
To see the full group structure of Bala Bestos (India) Ltd, buy the company report.
GST
Bala Bestos (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCB4326N1ZH | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Bala Bestos (India) Ltd has 9 board changes on record since 1982: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Aashok Sujanani ceased to be Director on 30 Jun 2022.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Bala Bestos (India) is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in retail trading, within the trading industry. It was incorporated on 16 August 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51109WB1982PLC035179.
Bala Bestos (India) has 3 current directors:
- Karan Chawla - Whole-Time Director
- Purnima Chawla - Director
- Rajiv Chawla - Director
The latest financial statements of Bala Bestos (India) 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 Bala Bestos (India) is 19AABCB4326N1ZH, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bala Bestos (India) is U51109WB1982PLC035179. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bala Bestos (India) has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Bala Bestos (India) was incorporated on 16 August 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Aashok Sujanani ceased to be Director on 30 Jun 2022. Aditya Vikram Jalan ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 30 Jun 2022. Panchanan Sengupta ceased to be Director on 30 Jun 2022. Bala Bestos (India) has 9 board changes on record in total.
Bala Bestos (India) can be reached through the website balabestos.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
The registered office of Bala Bestos (India) is at 46C Chowringhee Road Room No 3E 3rd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.

