- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0021959

About Darjeeling Impex Limited
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Darjeeling Impex Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Poddar Hmp Industries Private Limited. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 22 December 1919 and has been in existence for over 107 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U01132WB1919PLC003550. Its GSTIN is 19AABCT1078M1ZY (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹95 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹95 Lakh. It was formerly known as The Nangdala Tea Co Ltd. It is led by directors including Pratap Chandra Sil and Amar Kumar Khemka.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹10.3 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.35 Lakh (net margin -13.1%) and EBITDA of -₹2,052 (EBITDA margin -0.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 74% over three years and 70% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹25.5 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 8 filed against it.
Darjeeling Impex Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0021959). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website darjeelingimpex.com.
Company details
CIN history
Darjeeling Impex has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L01132WB1919PLC003550. The current CIN is U01132WB1919PLC003550, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U01132WB1919PLC003550 | Current |
| L01132WB1919PLC003550 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Darjeeling Impex
Contact details
Darjeeling Impex Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is darjeelingimpex.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
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- Registered AddressRajarhat Bhatenda Soshan Road (East), P.O. & P.S. Rajarhat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700135
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Darjeeling Impex is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers production of crops and animals.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals |
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Financials of Darjeeling Impex Limited
FY 2023 filings availableDarjeeling Impex Limited reported revenue of ₹10.3 Lakh (up 1265% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 70% over five years. EBITDA rose 96% 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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| EBITDA | -₹2,052 | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.35 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -13.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Darjeeling Impex Limited
Darjeeling Impex has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Pratap Chandra Sil Also directs: Ayla Bari Tea Company Private Limited, North India Tea Marketing Private Limited, Rallifan Limited and 5 more | Director | 18 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Amar Kumar Khemka Also directs: Arihant Plantations Private Limited, Rallifan Limited, Darjeeling Tea & Chinchona Association Ltd. and 5 more | Director | 20 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Suresh Kumar Agarwal Also directs: Ayla Bari Tea Company Private Limited, Arihant Plantations Private Limited, North India Tea Marketing Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 07 Jul 2003 | 23 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Darjeeling Impex Limited is audited by DEWTIA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DEWTIA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 022350C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Darjeeling Impex Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Sep 2017 | 100128854 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Dec 2016 | 100071055 | Others | ₹9.5 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 10067607 | Union Bank of India | ₹10.25 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | 90254140 | Union Bank of India | ₹75 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Darjeeling Impex Limited has 10 court cases on record: 2 filed by Darjeeling Impex, 8 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| High courts | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Icici Bank Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (MACC) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 Darjeeling Impex Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Darjeeling Impex has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCT1078M1ZY | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Darjeeling Impex Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2003: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Amar Kumar Khemka was appointed as Director on 20 Feb 2023.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Darjeeling Impex 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 22 December 1919 (107+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01132WB1919PLC003550.
Darjeeling Impex has 3 current directors:
- Pratap Chandra Sil - Director
- Amar Kumar Khemka - Director
- Suresh Kumar Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Darjeeling Impex on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Darjeeling Impex is 19AABCT1078M1ZY, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Darjeeling Impex is U01132WB1919PLC003550. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Darjeeling Impex has 10 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 8 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Darjeeling Impex was incorporated on 22 December 1919, making it 107+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Amar Kumar Khemka was appointed as Director on 20 Feb 2023. Manoj Kumar Poddar ceased to be Director on 18 May 2020. Pawan Kumar Chowdhury ceased to be Director on 01 Oct 2016. Darjeeling Impex has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Darjeeling Impex is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0021959).
Darjeeling Impex can be reached through the website darjeelingimpex.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

