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- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
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About Chengmari Tea Co Ltd
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Chengmari Tea Co Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 02 January 1975 and has been in existence for over 51 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U01132WB1975PLC029797. Its GSTIN is 19AABCC0672Q1Z9 (West Bengal). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as Chengmari Tea Company Limited. It is led by directors including Raj Vardhan Kejriwal (Managing Director) and Himanshu Anantray Ajmera.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 37 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹77.96 Cr, a growth of 30% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹27.75 Cr (net margin 35.6%) and EBITDA of ₹41.9 Cr (EBITDA margin 53.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 15% over five years.
The company has about 3,731 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Chengmari. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹71.97 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹31.82 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2019. Its 4 peer companies in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Bateli Tea Co Ltd with revenue of ₹122.02 Cr.
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0082393). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website chengmari.com.
Company details
CIN history
Chengmari Tea Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U01132WB1975PTC029797. The current CIN is U01132WB1975PLC029797, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U01132WB1975PLC029797 | Current |
| U01132WB1975PTC029797 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Chengmari Tea Co
Contact details
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is chengmari.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address37 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700017
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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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
Brands
Chengmari Tea Co operates one associated brand: Chengmari. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operates Asia's largest tea estate, producing and selling CTC and green tea. | chengmari.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Chengmari Tea Co is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Chengmari Tea Co Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableChengmari Tea Co Ltd reported revenue of ₹77.96 Cr (up 30% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over five years, including 30% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 249% 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 | ₹77.96 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹41.9 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹27.75 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 53.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 35.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Chengmari Tea Co Ltd
Chengmari Tea Co has 5 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Vardhan Kejriwal | Managing Director | 01 May 2007 | 19 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Himanshu Anantray Ajmera Also directs: Kalikapur Valley Developers LLP, Akshar Stonetech Private Limited, Asya Builders and Land Developers Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 25 Apr 2012 | 14 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Pushpa Kejriwal | Director | 23 Dec 1997 | 28 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sangita Kejriwal | Director | 22 Dec 1983 | 42 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Siddhant Arya Also directs: Em Bypass Projects LLP, Unimark Arya Real Estates LLP, Arya Realty Developers Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 27 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Bateli Tea Co Ltd | ₹122.02 Cr (FY 2025) | 48.0% | West Bengal, India | |||
| Terai Tea Co.Ltd. | ₹113.95 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Merico Agro Industries Private Limited | ₹112.81 Cr (FY 2024) | 12.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Paresh Tea Company Private Limited | ₹112.22 Cr (FY 2024) | 0.0% | Metoda, Gujarat, India | |||
| Chengmari Tea Co Ltdthis company | ₹77.96 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹27.75 Cr | 35.6% | 30.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd is audited by LODHA & CO. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| LODHA & CO. | FY 2023 | 301051E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Chengmari Tea Co Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 101329183 | Others | ₹5.55 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 101290723 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Jun 2024 | 100949040 | Others | ₹29 Lakh | Open | |
| 06 Sep 2023 | 100790909 | Others | ₹40 Lakh | Open | |
| 01 Feb 2002 | 80025269 | Others | ₹40.73 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 12 View all charges
Deals & funding
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2019.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| May 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by Chengmari Tea Co, 4 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Assistant Labour Commissioner ,Malbazar | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (TRAFFIC CHALLAN) | Filed against the company by State | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Appropriate Authority of I.T.Cal | Disposed |
| High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Oclavious Steel Co. Ltd. | 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
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd was last rated by Care on 26 Nov 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 26 Nov 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Chengmari Tea Co Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Chengmari Tea Co has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCC0672Q1Z9 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AABCC0672Q1ZE | Delhi | Active | 24 May 2023 |
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Recent activity
Chengmari Tea Co Ltd has 13 board changes on record since 1975: 9 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Indra Kishore Kejriwal ceased to be Director on 08 Oct 2025.
25 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Chengmari Tea Co is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 02 January 1975 (51+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01132WB1975PLC029797.
Chengmari Tea Co has 5 current directors:
- Raj Vardhan Kejriwal - Managing Director
- Himanshu Anantray Ajmera - Director
- Pushpa Kejriwal - Director
- Sangita Kejriwal - Director
- Siddhant Arya - Director
The latest financial statements of Chengmari Tea Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Chengmari Tea Co is 19AABCC0672Q1Z9, registered in West Bengal. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 07AABCC0672Q1ZE (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Chengmari Tea Co is U01132WB1975PLC029797. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Chengmari Tea Co has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Chengmari Tea Co was incorporated on 02 January 1975, making it 51+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Chengmari Tea Co has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in November 2019.
The peers of Chengmari Tea Co by revenue are Bateli Tea Co Ltd, Terai Tea Co.Ltd, Merico Agro Industries Private Limited, Paresh Tea Company Private Limited, all in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), with the same principal business activity (food, beverages and tobacco products).
Indra Kishore Kejriwal ceased to be Director on 08 Oct 2025. Siddhant Arya was appointed as Director on 27 Dec 2024. Lakshmikant Tibrawalla ceased to be Director on 30 Apr 2024. Chengmari Tea Co has 13 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Chengmari Tea Co is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0082393).

