About Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Bhumya Private Limited. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 01 June 1972.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U15491WB1972PTC028384. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.82 Cr. It is led by directors Reena Bansal and Sanjay Prakash Bansal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at Block – G 3 Hide Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700043.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹128.28 Cr, a growth of 35% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.05 Cr (net margin 1.6%) and EBITDA of ₹7.32 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years.
The company has about 4 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Bush Tea. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹40 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹28.85 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it. The company has 4 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2018. Its 7 peer companies in the Agriculture industry (Agro Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Prudent Agri-Commodities India Private Limited with revenue of ₹129.88 Cr.
The last known website on record is bushtea.co.in.
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- Registered AddressBlock – G 3 Hide Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700043
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro Retail & Distribution
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Associated Brands
Bush Tea Co operates one associated brand: Bush Tea. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A brand offering premium tea products to consumers. | bushtea.com |
Business Activity
The main business activity of Bush Tea Co is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
- Turnover contribution
- Historical classifications
- Filing-level activity changes
Financials of Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd
FY 2018 filings availableBush Tea Co Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹128.28 Cr (up 35% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years, including 35% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 38% 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
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | ||
| Revenue from Operations | ₹128.28 Cr | |
| Other Income | •••• | |
| Total Revenue | •••• | |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | |
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| Other Expenses | •••• | |
| Total Expenses | •••• | |
| EBITDA | ₹7.32 Cr | |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | |
| Tax Expense | •••• | |
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.05 Cr | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Share Capital | •••• | |
| Reserves and Surplus | •••• | |
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | •••• | |
| Long-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Short-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Trade Payables | •••• | |
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| Trade Receivables | •••• | |
| Cash and Bank Balance | •••• | |
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profitability | ||
| EBITDA Margin | 5.7% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | •••• | |
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| Interest Coverage Ratio | •••• | |
| Efficiency and Growth | ||
| Asset Turnover | •••• | |
| Receivable Days | •••• | |
| Payable Days | •••• | |
| Inventory Days | •••• | |
| Revenue Growth | •••• | |
| Net Profit Growth | •••• | |
Paid data: the figures shown as dots, and every line for FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17, 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 Bush Tea Co are in the company report.
: available in the company report
Board of Directors of Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Bush Tea Co 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reena Bansal Also directs: Ambootia Tea Exports Private Limited, Darjeeling Visions Private Limited, Bhumya Tea Company Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 09 Aug 2009 | 17 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
| Sanjay Prakash Bansal Also directs: Ambootia Tea Exports Private Limited, Darjeeling Visions Private Limited, Bhumya Tea Company Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 09 Aug 2009 | 17 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
Peer Comparison
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Agro Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudent Agri-Commodities India Private Limited | ₹129.88 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Sri Vaishnavi Agro Foods Private Limited | ₹129.19 Cr (FY 2022) | •••• | •••• | 13.0% | •••• | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Prime Commodities Private Limited | ₹128.71 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 298.0% | •••• | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Shobha Exim Private Limited | ₹128.44 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd this company | ₹128.28 Cr (FY 2018) | •••• | •••• | 35.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| New Tea Beverages Exports Private Limited | ₹126.49 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 62.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Umaexpo Private Limited | ₹126.26 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -53.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Fauji Exim Private Limited | ₹125.96 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 95.0% | •••• | Delhi, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to Bush Tea Co by revenue, above and below it, in the Agriculture industry (Agro Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd is audited by B C KUNDU & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B C KUNDU & CO | Locked | Locked | Locked |
: available in the company report
Ownership and Shareholding
: available in the company report
Charges & Borrowings
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2013 | Uco Bank | ₹40 Cr | Open |
| 11 Sep 2009 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹14.5 Cr | Satisfied |
| 07 Jan 1999 | Deutsche Bank | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
| 03 May 1989 | The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied |
| 20 Feb 1985 | State Bank of India | ₹6.3 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Deals & Funding
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd has 4 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Funding round | ₹18.92 Cr | Investors: Bhumya Private Limited |
| Dec 2013 | Funding round | ₹60 Lakh | Investors: Moondakotee Tea Company Limited, Hrithik Investment Pvt Ltd , Mullootar Tea Private Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Funding round | ₹1 Cr | Investors: Motilal Makhanlal Holdings Private Limited |
| Aug 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Yanhtong Organic Tea Private Limited, Motilal Makhanlal Holdings Private Limited, 2 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
: available in the company report
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Uco Bank | Disposed |
: available in 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.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 4 employees as of Apr 09, 2024.
: available in the company report
Group Structure
Bush Tea Co has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2018. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Recent Activity
Bush Tea Co Pvt Ltd has 14 board changes on record since 2009: 2 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Amitava Mukherjee ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2014.
21 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
: available in the company report
MSME Payment Delays
: available in the company report
Subsidiaries & Group Companies
: available in the company report
GST Compliance
Bush Tea Co has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
Frequently Asked Questions
Bush Tea Co is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Bush Tea Co is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 01 June 1972 and is registered under CIN U15491WB1972PTC028384. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Bush Tea Co has 2 current directors:
- Reena Bansal - Director
- Sanjay Prakash Bansal - Director
The latest financial statements of Bush Tea Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bush Tea Co is U15491WB1972PTC028384. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bush Tea Co has open charges of ₹40 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹28.85 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Bush Tea Co has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Bush Tea Co was incorporated on 01 June 1972. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Bush Tea Co has 4 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
The peers of Bush Tea Co by revenue are Prudent Agri-Commodities India Private Limited, Sri Vaishnavi Agro Foods Private Limited, Prime Commodities Private Limited, Shobha Exim Private Limited, New Tea Beverages Exports Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Agriculture industry (Agro Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Amitava Mukherjee ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2014. Sanjoy Mukherjee ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2014. Verkode Gangadharan ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2014. Bush Tea Co has 14 board changes on record in total.