- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0056496

About Citichem India Limited
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Citichem India Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the chemical distribution and retail segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 18 March 1992 and has been in existence for over 34 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U24100MH1992PLC065975. Its GSTIN is 27AACCC9682M1ZZ (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 544324.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹7.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.8 Cr. It was formerly known as Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Limited and Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Arif Esmail Merchant (Managing Director) and Wasim Nisar Rizvi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.78 Cr, a decline of 72.8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.01 Cr (net margin 6.8%) and EBITDA of ₹1.32 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.9%). The net worth stands at ₹21.1 Cr (up 5% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹28.82 Cr (up 13.1% YoY).
The company is associated with 1 brand: Citichemindia. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.1 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹76.62 Lakh on record. Court records list 64 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 52 filed against it; 36 cases are pending. The company has 14 deals on record (11 secondary share transfers, 1 market trade, 1 rights issue); the latest was in January 2025. Its 3 peer companies in the Chemicals industry (Chemical Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Pluto Chemicals Limited with revenue of ₹55.6 Cr.
Citichem India Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0056496). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website citichem.info.
Company details
Name history
Citichem India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Limited, and Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Private Limited. The current legal name is Citichem India Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Citichem India Limited | Current |
| Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Limited | Previous |
| Citichem Alkalies (Bombay) India Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Citichem India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L24100MH1992PLC065975. The current CIN is U24100MH1992PLC065975, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24100MH1992PLC065975 | Current |
| L24100MH1992PLC065975 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Citichem India
Contact details
Citichem India Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is citichem.info. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address7 Floor – 1 Plot – 96 Dharam Jyoti Kazi Sayed Street Khand Bazar Masjid Station Man, Dvi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400003
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Chemical Distribution & 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
Brands
Citichem India operates one associated brand: Citichemindia. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial chemicals are distributed to manufacturing sectors. | citichemindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Citichem India is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Citichem India Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableCitichem India Limited reported revenue of ₹14.78 Cr (down 72.8% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 14.78 | 54.37 | 19.61 | 20.94 | 85.22 | 180 | 127 |
| Revenue growth | -72.8% | +177.3% | -6.4% | -75.4% | -52.7% | +41.5% | - |
| EBITDA | 1.32 | 1.61 | 1.80 | 0.59 | 0.40 | 0.21 | 0.28 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.9% | +3.0% | +9.2% | +2.8% | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.2% |
| Profit before tax | 1.38 | 1.65 | 1.71 | 0.52 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| Net profit | 1.01 | 1.22 | 1.39 | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Net profit margin | +6.8% | +2.2% | +7.1% | +1.8% | +0.3% | +0.1% | +0.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.47 | 1.81 | 2.78 | 0.73 | 0.48 | 32.29 | 28.76 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 28.82 | 25.48 | 8.60 | 7.23 | 6.88 | 0.60 | 0.75 |
| Net worth | 21.10 | 20.10 | 7.52 | 6.13 | 5.77 | 0.60 | 0.38 |
| Total debt | 7.72 | 5.39 | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.11 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Cash & bank | 0.66 | 4.46 | 0.60 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Net working capital | 20.10 | 17.90 | 8.39 | 7.00 | 6.76 | 0.48 | 0.63 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | (5.19) | (11.59) | 0.49 | 0.28 | (5.95) | 0.38 | 0.37 |
| Cash from investing | (0.36) | 0.10 | 0.00 | (0.04) | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.01) |
| Cash from financing | 1.75 | 15.35 | (0.08) | (0.07) | 5.94 | (0.37) | (0.42) |
| Particulars | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.58 | 1.10 |
| Other income | (0.39) | 0.39 |
| Total expenses | 0.30 | 1.21 |
| EBITDA | 0.28 | (0.11) |
| EBITDA margin | +48.3% | -10.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | (0.12) | 0.28 |
| Tax | (0.04) | 0.08 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.58 | 1.10 |
| Other income | (0.39) | 0.39 |
| Total expenses | 0.30 | 1.21 |
| EBITDA | 0.28 | (0.11) |
| EBITDA margin | +48.3% | -10.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | (0.12) | 0.28 |
| Tax | (0.04) | 0.08 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14.78 | 54.37 | 19.61 | 20.94 | 85.22 | 180 | 127 |
| Revenue growth | -72.8% | +177.3% | -6.4% | -75.4% | -52.7% | +41.5% | - |
| Other income | 0.70 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.01 |
| Total expenses | 13.46 | 52.76 | 17.81 | 20.35 | 84.82 | 180 | 127 |
| Employee cost | 0.00 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.19 |
| EBITDA | 1.32 | 1.61 | 1.80 | 0.59 | 0.40 | 0.21 | 0.28 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.9% | +3.0% | +9.2% | +2.8% | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.2% |
| Depreciation | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Interest | 0.58 | 0.31 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Profit before tax | 1.38 | 1.65 | 1.71 | 0.52 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| Tax | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Net profit | 1.01 | 1.22 | 1.39 | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Net profit margin | +6.8% | +2.2% | +7.1% | +1.8% | +0.3% | +0.1% | +0.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.47 | 1.81 | 2.78 | 0.73 | 0.48 | 32.29 | 28.76 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 6.80 | 6.80 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Reserves & surplus | 14.30 | 13.30 | 2.52 | 1.13 | 0.77 | 0.53 | 0.31 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 21.10 | 20.10 | 7.52 | 6.13 | 5.77 | 0.60 | 0.38 |
| Secured loans | 7.72 | 4.77 | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Total debt | 7.72 | 5.39 | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.11 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Total liabilities | 28.82 | 25.48 | 8.60 | 7.23 | 6.88 | 0.60 | 0.75 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 1.04 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Net block | 0.93 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Inventories | 6.65 | 6.19 | 37.49 | 44.77 | 41.33 | 34.64 | 26.13 |
| Sundry debtors | 37.17 | 51.08 | 30.58 | 34.18 | 46.40 | 33.59 | 1.93 |
| Cash & bank balances | 0.66 | 4.46 | 0.60 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Loans & advances | 1.58 | 0.61 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 3.55 | 4.81 | 4.48 |
| Total current assets | 46.06 | 62.34 | 69.12 | 79.50 | 91.31 | 73.10 | 32.61 |
| Total current liabilities | 25.96 | 44.44 | 60.73 | 72.50 | 84.55 | 72.62 | 31.98 |
| Net working capital | 20.10 | 17.90 | 8.39 | 7.00 | 6.76 | 0.48 | 0.63 |
| Total assets | 28.82 | 25.48 | 8.60 | 7.23 | 6.88 | 0.60 | 0.75 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 4.46 | 0.60 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.14 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (5.19) | (11.59) | 0.49 | 0.28 | (5.95) | 0.38 | 0.37 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (0.36) | 0.10 | 0.00 | (0.04) | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.01) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 1.75 | 15.35 | (0.08) | (0.07) | 5.94 | (0.37) | (0.42) |
| Net change in cash | (3.80) | 3.86 | 0.41 | 0.17 | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.07) |
| Closing cash | 0.66 | 4.46 | 0.60 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -72.8% | +177.3% | -6.4% | -75.4% | -52.7% | +41.5% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -18.0% | -10.6% | +205.1% | +47.5% | +90.5% | -25.0% | - |
| PBT growth | -16.4% | -3.5% | +228.9% | +52.9% | +13.3% | +11.1% | +9998.0% |
| Net income growth | -17.2% | -12.2% | +275.7% | +48.0% | +13.6% | +10.0% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | -11.0% | -13.9% | -52.3% | -45.2% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +30.8% | +59.1% | +104.7% | +28.2% | - | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +6.8% | +2.2% | +7.1% | +1.8% | +0.3% | +0.1% | +0.2% |
| Return on capital employed | - | +11.6% | +22.5% | +8.1% | +11.2% | +43.0% | +37.3% |
| Return on net worth | - | +8.9% | +20.4% | +6.1% | +7.5% | +44.9% | +52.6% |
| Debt / equity | - | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.38 | 0.97 |
| Long-term debt / equity | - | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.38 | 0.97 |
| Interest cover | 46.03 | 19.38 | 3.93 | 10.34 | 26.32 | 0.00 | 3.70 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | - | 472.78 | 145.26 | 174.50 | 811.62 | 1,715.90 | 1,273.50 |
| Inventory turnover | - | 2.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 2.24 | 5.93 | 4.87 |
| Debtors turnover | - | 1.33 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 2.13 | 10.14 | 65.98 |
| EPS (₹) | 1.47 | 1.81 | 2.78 | 0.73 | 0.48 | 32.29 | 28.76 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 0.00 | 29.56 | 15.04 | 12.27 | 11.54 | 88.03 | 55.74 |
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Board of directors of Citichem India Limited
Citichem India has 5 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arif Esmail Merchant Also directs: Reliable Industry India LLP, HM Megabrands Private Limited | Managing Director | 18 Mar 1992 | 34 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Wasim Nisar Rizvi | Director | 01 Apr 2021 | 5 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Hashim Arif Merchant Also directs: HM Megabrands Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2021 | 5 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Valentina Priyanka Creado Also directs: Conduza Travel Services I N D Private Limited | Director | 16 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Vijay Bhatt | Director | 16 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Citichem India Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Chemicals industry (Chemical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pluto Chemicals Limited | ₹55.6 Cr (FY 2021) | -24.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Perstorp Chemicals India Private Limited | ₹54.19 Cr (FY 2025) | 14.0% | Vagra, Gujarat, India | |||
| Vidushi Vincom Ltd. | ₹54.06 Cr (FY 2024) | -4.0% | Siliguri, West Bengal, India | |||
| Citichem India Limitedthis company | ₹14.78 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹1.01 Cr | 6.8% | -72.8% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Citichem India Limited is audited by NGST & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| NGST & Associates | FY 2023 | 135159W |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 62.30%, foreign institutional investors hold 0.00%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.00% and retail and other public shareholders hold 37.70%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 62.30% | 61.50% | 61.20% | 61.20% |
| Public | 37.70% | 38.50% | 38.80% | 38.80% |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | 101074653 | Others | ₹7.1 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Dec 1999 | 90153680 | Union Bank of India | ₹5 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 24 Sep 1998 | 90153529 | Union Bank of India | ₹36.62 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 90153473 | Union Bank of India | ₹10 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 22 Mar 1995 | 90153121 | Union Bank of India | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Citichem India Limited has 14 deals on record (11 secondary share transfers, 1 market trade, 1 rights issue); the latest was in January 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 14)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Market trade | ₹60 Lakh | Buyer: Mansi Share and Stock Broking Private Limited |
| Jan 2025 | IPO | ₹12.6 Cr | Investors: IPO Shareholders - Citichem India Limited |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Globopac India Private Limited Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Citichem India Limited has 64 court cases on record: 12 filed by Citichem India, 52 filed against it. 36 cases are pending and 28 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 52 | 49 | 35 |
| High courts | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 64)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Case) | Filed against the company by Ms Chemstar Global Products LLP | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Indostar Capital Finance Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Secu. Case) | Filed against the company by Indostar Capital Finance Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Court case (SCR.A) | Filed by the company against Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd - Thro' Kaushikbhai Patel and 2 others | Disposed |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Court case (CR.MA) | Filed by the company against Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicalsltd and 1 other | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Citichem India Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Citichem India has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCC9682M1ZZ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Sep 2017 |
| 24AACCC9682M1Z5 | Gujarat | Active | 18 Dec 2019 |
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Recent activity
Citichem India Limited has 14 board changes on record since 1992: 5 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Valentina Priyanka Creado ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Citichem India is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in chemical distribution and retail, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 18 March 1992 (34+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24100MH1992PLC065975. Listed on BSE: 544324.
Citichem India reported revenue of ₹14.78 Cr for FY 2025-26 (down 72.8% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Citichem India has 5 current directors:
- Arif Esmail Merchant - Managing Director
- Wasim Nisar Rizvi - Director
- Hashim Arif Merchant - Director
- Valentina Priyanka Creado - Director
- Vijay Bhatt - Director
The latest financial statements of Citichem India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Citichem India is 27AACCC9682M1ZZ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 24AACCC9682M1Z5 (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Citichem India is U24100MH1992PLC065975. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Citichem India is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE (code: 544324).
Citichem India has 64 court cases on record: 12 filed by the company and 52 filed against it. 36 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Citichem India was incorporated on 18 March 1992, making it 34+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Citichem India has 14 deals on record (11 secondary share transfers, 1 market trade, 1 rights issue); the latest was in January 2025.
The peers of Citichem India by revenue are Pluto Chemicals Limited, Perstorp Chemicals India Private Limited, Vidushi Vincom Ltd, all in the Chemicals industry (Chemical Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading).