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- Medium (2024-25)
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About Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited
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Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the general construction services segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 21 October 1981 and has been in existence for over 45 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51397WB1981PLC034211. Its GSTIN is 19AAACI5764L1Z3 (West Bengal). The company holds 12 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.39 Cr. It was formerly known as Adarsh Agrochem Limited and Indian Ropeways & Engineering Co Ltd. It is led by directors including Aditya Bikram Chamaria (Managing Director) and Rajeev Ginodia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 1/A Vansittart Row, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹89.46 Cr, a growth of 28% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹15.32 Cr (net margin 17.1%) and EBITDA of ₹21.74 Cr (EBITDA margin 24.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 115 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary and 6 joint ventures.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Ropeways. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹56.09 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹56.73 Cr on record. Court records list 69 cases involving the company, including 49 filed by the company and 20 filed against it; 13 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.15 Cr; the latest was in March 2018. The company has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 116 overdue payments to 7 micro and small suppliers.
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0018925). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website ropeways.com.
Company details
Name history
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Adarsh Agrochem Limited, and Indian Ropeways & Engineering Co Ltd. The current legal name is Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited | Current |
| Adarsh Agrochem Limited | Previous |
| Indian Ropeways & Engineering Co Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L51397WB1981PLC034211. The current CIN is U51397WB1981PLC034211, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51397WB1981PLC034211 | Current |
| L51397WB1981PLC034211 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Damodar Ropeways & Infra
Contact details
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is ropeways.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
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- Registered Address1/A Vansittart Row, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, General Construction Services
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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
Damodar Ropeways & Infra operates one associated brand: Ropeways. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Builds and maintains ropeways, bridges, and real estate for infrastructure needs. | ropeways.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Damodar Ropeways & Infra are transport and storage and construction. In detail, this covers services incidental to land, water & air transportation and buildings. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H5 | Services incidental to land, water & air transportation | |
| F | Construction | F1 | Buildings |
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Financials of Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDamodar Ropeways & Infra Limited reported revenue of ₹89.46 Cr (up 28% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 28% 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
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| Total Revenue | ₹89.46 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹21.74 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹15.32 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 | 24.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 17.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 3 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Bikram Chamaria Also directs: Abundant Properties LLP, Saboo Damodar Ropeways Private Limited, Seed Properties Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 21 Oct 2019 | 7 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Ginodia Also directs: R Ginodia & Co. LLP | Director | 01 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Santanu Gupta | Director | 12 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited is audited by Kunjan And Company for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Kunjan And Company | FY 2025 | 333573E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 2024 | 100973476 | Others | ₹15 Lakh | Open | |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 100871235 | Others | ₹19.21 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 100726392 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10.66 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Dec 2022 | 100658276 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹7.4 Lakh | Open | |
| 24 Nov 2022 | 100651520 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹69.67 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 23 View all charges
Deals & funding
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.15 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Funding round | ₹1.02 Cr | Investors: Raintree Properties Limited |
| May 2017 | Funding round | ₹4.13 Cr | Investors: Raintree Properties Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited has 69 court cases on record: 49 filed by Damodar Ropeways & Infra, 20 filed against it. 13 cases are pending and 56 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 52 | 14 | 12 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| District courts | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| NCLAT | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 69)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, UTTARAKHAND | Court case (WPMB) | Filed by the company against Usha Breco Limited Through Its Executive Director and 3 others | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (C.Rev.) | Filed by the company against Central Coalfields Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Trehan Damodar Ropeways Private Limited and 9 others | Disposed |
| High Court of Rajasthan | Court case (SAW) | Filed by the company against M/S Shivamprime Infraprojects Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Company appeal | Filed by the company against Trehan Damodar Ropeways Private Limited and 9 others | 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
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 116 overdue payments to 7 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 7)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Trading Corporation | |||
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| an individual supplier | |||
| B S Engineering Works | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 1 subsidiary company, 6 joint ventures, and 3 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Pansy Nirmans Private Limited | U45200WB2007PTC112493 |
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Employees & EPFO
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited has a workforce of 115 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 13, 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 12 GST registrations: 8 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAACI5764L1Z3 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAACI5764L1Z6 | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 11AAACI5764L1ZJ | Sikkim | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 21AAACI5764L1ZI | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited has 16 board changes on record since 2011: 3 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Santanu Gupta was appointed as Director on 12 Nov 2025.
48 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Damodar Ropeways & Infra is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in general construction services, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 21 October 1981 (45+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51397WB1981PLC034211.
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 3 current directors:
- Aditya Bikram Chamaria - Managing Director
- Rajeev Ginodia - Director
- Santanu Gupta - Director
The latest financial statements of Damodar Ropeways & Infra on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Damodar Ropeways & Infra is 19AAACI5764L1Z3, registered in West Bengal. The company has 12 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 08AAACI5764L1Z6 (Rajasthan), 11AAACI5764L1ZJ (Sikkim), 21AAACI5764L1ZI (Odisha).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Damodar Ropeways & Infra is U51397WB1981PLC034211. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 69 court cases on record: 49 filed by the company and 20 filed against it. 13 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Damodar Ropeways & Infra was incorporated on 21 October 1981, making it 45+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹5.15 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Santanu Gupta was appointed as Director on 12 Nov 2025. Shrawan Kumar Agrawal ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2022. Pushpa Goenka ceased to be Director on 09 Aug 2022. Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 16 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Damodar Ropeways & Infra is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0018925).
Damodar Ropeways & Infra has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 116 overdue payments to 7 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.