Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited
About Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited
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Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Sankalp Vincom Private Limited. It operates in the fashion retail segment of the fashion and textiles sector. It was incorporated on 30 September 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U52322WB2004PTC100018.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹19.7 Lakh. It is led by directors Santanu Das and Ajay Kumar Agarwal.
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 Charteredbankbuilding4 Netajisubhasroad, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹73.5 Lakh. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹54.96 Lakh (net margin 74.8%) and EBITDA of ₹60.56 Lakh (EBITDA margin 82.4%).
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹446.37 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹859.93 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company. The company has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2016. Its 3 peer companies in the Apparel industry (Apparel Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Sucasa Clothing Private Limited with revenue of ₹74.17 Lakh.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressCharteredbankbuilding4 Netajisubhasroad, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryFashion and Textile, Fashion Retail
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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 Bestlite Mercantile is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
Financials of Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBestlite Mercantile Private Limited reported revenue of ₹73.5 Lakh for FY 2025.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹60.56 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹54.96 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 82.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 74.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited
Bestlite Mercantile has 2 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Santanu Das Also directs: Forum Infrastructure Private Limited | Director | 05 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Ajay Kumar Agarwal | Director | 01 Jan 2019 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Apparel industry (Apparel Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Sucasa Clothing Private Limited | ₹74.17 Lakh (FY 2024) | 9.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Sukreeti Creation Private Limited | ₹73.85 Lakh (FY 2021) | -18.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Bestlite Mercantile Private Limitedthis company | ₹73.5 Lakh (FY 2025) | ₹54.96 Lakh | 74.8% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | ||
| Anwar's Collection Private Limited | ₹72.94 Lakh (FY 2017) | -50.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited is audited by RANJIT JAIN & CO for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| RANJIT JAIN & CO | FY 2021 | 322505E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, 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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| 01 Dec 2025 | 101206006 | Others | ₹250 Cr | Open | |
| 19 May 2023 | 100728634 | Others | ₹196.37 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Jun 2021 | 100480555 | Others | ₹59.93 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Mar 2018 | 100173770 | Others | ₹400 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 100169522 | Others | ₹400 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2016.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2016 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Saraf Agencies Private Limited Seller: Sriram Dealcom Private Limited , Sukanya Vyapaar Private Limited , Beautiful Enclave Private Limited |
| Oct 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Beautiful Enclave Private Limited , Sriram Dealcom Private Limited , Mateshwari Properties Private Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Aug 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Zircon Commercial Private Limited , Mahima Suppliers Private Limited , Mrigtrishna Vinimay Private Limited |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹7.48 Cr | Investors: Raffle Mercantile Private Limited , Advance Merchandise Private Limited , Mahima Suppliers Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by Bestlite Mercantile. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, West Bengal | Court case (CO) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Appeal | 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Bestlite Mercantile Private Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2008: 2 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Santanu Das ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Bestlite Mercantile is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in fashion retail, within the fashion and textile industry. It was incorporated on 30 September 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52322WB2004PTC100018.
Bestlite Mercantile has 2 current directors:
- Santanu Das - Director
- Ajay Kumar Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Bestlite Mercantile 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bestlite Mercantile is U52322WB2004PTC100018. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bestlite Mercantile has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company. Most are in the district courts.
Bestlite Mercantile was incorporated on 30 September 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Bestlite Mercantile has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2016.
The peers of Bestlite Mercantile by revenue are Sucasa Clothing Private Limited, Sukreeti Creation Private Limited, Anwar's Collection Private Limited, all in the Apparel industry (Apparel Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading).
Santanu Das ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Santanu Das was appointed as Director on 05 Sep 2024. Murali Dhar Chaturvedi ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Bestlite Mercantile has 14 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Bestlite Mercantile is at Charteredbankbuilding4 Netajisubhasroad, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
Bestlite Mercantile operates in the fashion and textile industry, in the fashion retail segment.
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