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Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited
About Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited
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Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chanditala, West Bengal, India. It operates in the metals retail and distribution segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 09 March 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51909WB2016PTC210184. Its GSTIN is 19AAFCD6694M1ZU (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.04 Cr. It is led by directors Sanjib Dutta and Anil Kumar Jha.
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 Chanditala, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹135.78 Cr, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.47 Cr (net margin -4%) and EBITDA of -₹5.42 Cr (EBITDA margin -4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over three years and 16% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹12.36 Lakh on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company; 2 cases are pending.
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0059365). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Darkwell Merchandise
Contact details
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited's registered office is in Chanditala, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressDurgapur Express – Way, Panchghara Hooghly, Chanditala, West Bengal, India – 712306
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Metal 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 activity of Darkwell Merchandise is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableDarkwell Merchandise Private Limited reported revenue of ₹135.78 Cr (up 10% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 10% growth 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 | ₹135.78 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹5.42 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.47 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited
Darkwell Merchandise has 2 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjib Dutta Also directs: Everlasting Commodities Private Limited, Panchlok Marketing Private Limited, Goodwise Suppliers Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 01 Dec 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Anil Kumar Jha | Director | 26 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Metals and Minerals industry (Metal Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Anantajit Steels Private Limited | ₹136.5 Cr (FY 2025) | 0.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Riddhisiddhi Metals B'lore Private Limited | ₹136.41 Cr (FY 2024) | -9.0% | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | |||
| PSP Trading Private Limited | ₹136.31 Cr (FY 2025) | -12.0% | Patna, Bihar, India | |||
| Darkwell Merchandise Private Limitedthis company | ₹135.78 Cr (FY 2023) | -₹5.47 Cr | -4% | 10.0% | Chanditala, West Bengal, India | |
| Metacube Business Ventures Private Limited | ₹135.35 Cr (FY 2025) | -30.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Arco Steel Private Limited | ₹135.14 Cr (FY 2022) | -19.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Advance Metal Powder Private Limited | ₹134.49 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Supreme Ispat Udyog Private Limited | ₹133.34 Cr (FY 2025) | 4.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited is audited by Dipika Sethia And Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Dipika Sethia And Associates | FY 2023 | 332483E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Darkwell Merchandise 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 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 Sep 2021 | 100509276 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹12.36 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by Darkwell Merchandise. 2 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Sree Bajrang Infracon Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against SKP Steel Industries Pvt.Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court, West Bengal | Court case (CRA (SB)) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court, West Bengal | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against 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 Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Darkwell Merchandise has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAFCD6694M1ZU | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Darkwell Merchandise Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 2016: 2 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Anil Kumar Jha ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Darkwell Merchandise is an active private limited company based in Chanditala, West Bengal, India. The company works in metal retail and distribution, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 09 March 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51909WB2016PTC210184.
Darkwell Merchandise has 2 current directors:
- Sanjib Dutta - Director
- Anil Kumar Jha - Director
The latest financial statements of Darkwell Merchandise 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 FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Darkwell Merchandise is 19AAFCD6694M1ZU, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Darkwell Merchandise is U51909WB2016PTC210184. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Darkwell Merchandise has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Darkwell Merchandise was incorporated on 09 March 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of Darkwell Merchandise by revenue are Anantajit Steels Private Limited, Riddhisiddhi Metals B'lore Private Limited, PSP Trading Private Limited, Metacube Business Ventures Private Limited, Arco Steel Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Metals and Minerals industry (Metal Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Anil Kumar Jha ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Anil Kumar Jha was appointed as Director on 26 May 2023. Harshvardhan Poddar ceased to be Director on 26 May 2023. Darkwell Merchandise has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Darkwell Merchandise is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0059365).
The registered office of Darkwell Merchandise is at Durgapur Express – Way, Panchghara Hooghly, Chanditala, West Bengal, India – 712306.

