- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0005565

About Cenosphere India Private Limited
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Cenosphere India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 21 May 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U29309WB1998PTC216187. Its GSTIN is 19AACCS2764E1ZC (West Bengal). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 6 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹3.66 Lakh. It is led by directors Amitabh Kumar and Sharad Kumar Agarwal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Agarwal House 2st. George Gate Road Hastings, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700022.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹32.04 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹32.16 Lakh (net margin 1%) and EBITDA of ₹2.17 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 32 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹12.54 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹23.33 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. The company has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2015. The company has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier.
Cenosphere India Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0005565). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cenosphereindia.com.
Company details
CIN history
Cenosphere India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U29309TN1998PTC040543. The current CIN is U29309WB1998PTC216187, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U29309WB1998PTC216187 | Current |
| U29309TN1998PTC040543 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Cenosphere India
Contact details
Cenosphere India Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is cenosphereindia.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered AddressAgarwal House 2st. George Gate Road Hastings, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700022
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro 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 activities of Cenosphere India are manufacturing and trade. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Cenosphere India Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableCenosphere India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹32.04 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including a 10% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 34% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹32.16 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cenosphere India Private Limited
Cenosphere India has 2 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amitabh Kumar | Director | 27 Aug 2010 | 16 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Sharad Kumar Agarwal | Director | 18 Aug 2003 | 23 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cenosphere India Private Limited is audited by P.K.PATAWARI & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| P.K.PATAWARI & CO | FY 2023 | 324476E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cenosphere India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Jul 2024 | 100954138 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹10.95 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Apr 2023 | 100704455 | Bank of India | ₹64 Lakh | Open | |
| 05 Jan 2019 | 100242278 | Others | ₹60 Lakh | Open | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 100111095 | Others | ₹35.42 Lakh | Open | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 100604386 | Others | ₹58.6 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cenosphere India Private Limited has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2015.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Gimpex Private Limited |
| Sep 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Gimpex Private Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cenosphere India Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 2 filed by Cenosphere India, 3 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Case SC) | Filed against the company by Astec Lifesciences Limited Through Mr Swapnil Pungale Manager Sales and Marketing and Authorized | Disposed |
| District court, Howrah, West Bengal | Revision petition | Filed against the company by Raunaq Plastics Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kapurthala, Punjab | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S Triveni Food Industries | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Maha. State Power Generation Com. Ltd Through Chief General Manager and 2 Ors | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Cenosphere India Private Limited was last rated by Icra on 23 Jun 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Icra | 23 Jun 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Cenosphere India Private Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Cenosphere India has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Cil Laboratories Private Limited | U36999WB2016PTC216162 | |
| Unifour Comercio Private Limited | U51909WB2017PTC218964 |
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Employees & EPFO
Cenosphere India Private Limited has a workforce of 32 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Cenosphere India has 7 GST registrations: 6 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AACCS2764E1ZC | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCS2764E1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AACCS2764E1ZG | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AACCS2764E2ZL | Tamil Nadu | Active | 19 Mar 2019 |
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Recent activity
Cenosphere India Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2003: 2 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Binod Choudhury ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2015.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Cenosphere India is an active 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 21 May 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U29309WB1998PTC216187.
Cenosphere India has 2 current directors:
- Amitabh Kumar - Director
- Sharad Kumar Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Cenosphere India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Cenosphere India is 19AACCS2764E1ZC, registered in West Bengal. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 6 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AACCS2764E1ZF (Maharashtra), 36AACCS2764E1ZG (Telangana), 33AACCS2764E2ZL (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cenosphere India is U29309WB1998PTC216187. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cenosphere India has 5 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Cenosphere India was incorporated on 21 May 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Cenosphere India has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2015.
Binod Choudhury ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2015. Samir Goenka ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2015. Shivprakash Goenka ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2015. Cenosphere India has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Cenosphere India is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0005565).
Cenosphere India has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 01 Jun 2019.

