Bengal Waterproof Ltd
About Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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Bengal Waterproof Ltd was a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, operated as a subsidiary of Frontier Warehousing Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the textile retail and distribution segment of the home and lifestyle products sector. It was incorporated on 29 November 1940.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U17297WB1940PLC010328. The company has 3 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.52 Cr. It was formerly known as Bangal Waterpoof Works Limited. It was led by directors including Abhishek Bose and Om Prakash Saxena.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office was at Mms Chambers 4A Council House Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.74 Lakh, a decline of 99% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹52.1 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹52 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 59% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹172.22 Cr on record. Court records list 242 cases involving the company, including 67 filed by the company and 172 filed against it; 29 cases are pending.
CIN History of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L17297WB1940PLC010328. The current CIN is U17297WB1940PLC010328, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U17297WB1940PLC010328 | Current |
| L17297WB1940PLC010328 | Previous |
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- Registered AddressMms Chambers 4A Council House Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryHome & Lifestyle, Textile Retail & Distribution
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Financials of Bengal Waterproof Ltd FY 2019 filings available
Bengal Waterproof Ltd reported revenue of ₹1.74 Lakh (down 99% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 59% over three years, including a 99% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 76% 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 of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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Financial Ratios of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Bengal Waterproof are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof has 5 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somnath Das | Additional Director | 02 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Abhishek Bose Also directs: Duckback Information Systems Pvt Ltd, Fortyone Services Pvt. Ltd. | Director | 02 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Luna Ghosh | Additional Director | 02 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Om Prakash Saxena Also directs: Duckback Waterproof Works Private Limited, Eastern Spinning Mills & Industries Ltd, Machinetex Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 13 Apr 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Sameer Saxena Also directs: Duckback Waterproof Works Private Limited, Eastern Spinning Mills & Industries Ltd, Machinetex Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Additional Director | 30 Dec 2016 | 9 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
Peer Comparison of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof Ltd is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Products industry (Textile Retail and Distribution). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Arintex Global Limited | ₹1.76 Lakh (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -36.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Jute Hometex Private Limited | ₹1.75 Lakh (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -97.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| King Aleem International Business Private Limited | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2020) | •••• | •••• | -78.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| H R M Textiles Private Limited | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -33.0% | •••• | Delhi, India |
| Shubhankar Exim Private Limited | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 7.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Bengal Waterproof Ltd this company | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2019) | •••• | •••• | -99.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Dream Eyes High Consultants Private Limited | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -6.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Atmaram Girdharilal Trading Private Limited | ₹1.73 Lakh (FY 2020) | •••• | •••• | 5.0% | •••• | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| KBS Exim Private Limited | ₹1.72 Lakh (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -83.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Udghatan Reseller Services Private Limited | ₹1.72 Lakh (FY 2023) | •••• | •••• | -96.0% | •••• | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Flag Synthetics Limited | ₹1.71 Lakh (FY 2022) | •••• | •••• | 6.0% | •••• | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Bengal Waterproof by revenue in the Consumer Products industry (Textile Retail and Distribution), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof Ltd is audited by GORA & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GORA & CO | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Ownership and Shareholding of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2018 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied |
| 29 Dec 2017 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Others | ₹2.12 Cr | Satisfied |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Others | ₹3.85 Cr | Satisfied |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Asrec (India) Limited | ₹5.13 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal Cases of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof Ltd has 242 court cases on record: 67 filed by Bengal Waterproof, 172 filed against it, 3 where it is another party. 29 cases are pending and 213 are disposed. Status as checked between 28 Sep 2026 and 05 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 153 | 147 | 26 |
| High courts | 88 | 25 | 3 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 242)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Merlin Holdings Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Revision petition | Filed by the company against Whitestone Sales Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (OCO) | Filed against the company by Greatwall Vanijya Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (MEX) | Filed against the company by G C Enterprise (India) Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CHAMBER SUMMONS) | Filed against the company by S M B Enterprises Private Limited | Disposed |
Full case history
All 242 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Employment history and EPFO contributions of people linked to Bengal Waterproof.
Employee and EPFO history
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Recent Activity on Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof Ltd has 17 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Anjul Kumar Singhania ceased to be Company Secretary on 29 Feb 2020.
40 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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MSME Payment Delays by Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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GST Compliance of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof has 3 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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MCA Filings & Documents of Bengal Waterproof Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bengal Waterproof Ltd
Bengal Waterproof has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Bengal Waterproof was a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company worked in textile retail and distribution, within the home and lifestyle industry. It was incorporated on 29 November 1940 and is registered under CIN U17297WB1940PLC010328. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Bengal Waterproof was incorporated on 29 November 1940. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Bengal Waterproof had 5 directors:
- Somnath Das - Additional Director
- Abhishek Bose - Director
- Luna Ghosh - Additional Director
- Om Prakash Saxena - Director
- Sameer Saxena - Additional Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bengal Waterproof is U17297WB1940PLC010328. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Bengal Waterproof is at Mms Chambers 4A Council House Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
Bengal Waterproof reported revenue of ₹1.74 Lakh for FY 2019 (down 99% YoY).
Bengal Waterproof has an authorised share capital of ₹8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.52 Cr.
Bengal Waterproof reported a net loss of ₹52.1 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹52 Lakh for FY 2019, as per its filed financial statements.
No. Bengal Waterproof has 3 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Bengal Waterproof operated in the home and lifestyle industry, in the textile retail and distribution segment.