Debsons Private Limited
About Debsons Private Limited
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Debsons Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 09 September 1955 and has been in existence for over 71 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U32201WB1955PTC022609. Its GSTIN is 19AABCD6111D2Z4 (West Bengal). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹99.4 Lakh. It is led by directors including Sharmistha Chaudhuri (Managing Director) and Subir Majumdar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2016, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2016. The registered office is at 11 Sooterkin Street 1st Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072.
As per the financials filed for FY 2016, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.03 Lakh, a decline of 85% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹14.51 Lakh (net margin -103.5%) and EBITDA of -₹4.29 Lakh (EBITDA margin -30.6%).
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹60.65 Lakh on record. Court records list 27 cases involving the company, including 13 filed by the company and 14 filed against it; 4 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Debsons Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address11 Sooterkin Street 1st Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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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 Debsons 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 Debsons Private Limited
FY 2016 filings availableDebsons Private Limited reported revenue of ₹14.03 Lakh (down 85% YoY) for FY 2016.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 85% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 154% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
| Metrics | FY 2015-16 | FY 2014-15 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹14.03 Lakh | |
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| EBITDA | -₹4.29 Lakh | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹14.51 Lakh | |
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -30.6% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -103.5% | |
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Board of directors of Debsons Private Limited
Debsons has 4 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmistha Chaudhuri Also directs: Rasika Impex Private Limited | Managing Director | 07 Sep 1998 | 28 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Subir Majumdar Also directs: Belliss India Ltd, Rasika Impex Private Limited | Director | 06 Jul 2010 | 16 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Priya Soni | Additional Director | 16 Apr 2018 | 8 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sushila Ramamoorthy Also directs: Sea Current Services LLP, Vivada Cruises Private Limited, Vivada Logistics Private Limited and 4 more | Additional Director | 16 Apr 2018 | 8 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Debsons Private Limited is audited by S N GUHA & CO for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S N GUHA & CO | FY 2016 | 301104E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Debsons Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2016, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|
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| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | ||
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| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2017 | 100136681 | Others | ₹60.65 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Debsons Private Limited has 27 court cases on record: 13 filed by Debsons, 14 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 23 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| District courts | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 27)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (T) | Filed by the company against Whirlpool of India Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Whirlpool of India Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (TS) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court, West Bengal | Court case (EC) | Filed against the company by M/S Ghose Estates D.N. Misra | Pending |
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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 Debsons Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Debsons has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCD6111D2Z4 | West Bengal | Active | 22 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Debsons Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 1998: 4 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Priya Soni was appointed as Additional Director on 16 Apr 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Debsons is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 09 September 1955 (71+ years old) and is registered under CIN U32201WB1955PTC022609.
Debsons has 4 current directors:
- Sharmistha Chaudhuri - Managing Director
- Subir Majumdar - Director
- Priya Soni - Additional Director
- Sushila Ramamoorthy - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Debsons on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2016. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2016. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Debsons is 19AABCD6111D2Z4, registered in West Bengal. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Debsons is U32201WB1955PTC022609. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Debsons has 27 court cases on record: 13 filed by the company and 14 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Debsons was incorporated on 09 September 1955, making it 71+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Priya Soni was appointed as Additional Director on 16 Apr 2018. Sushila Ramamoorthy was appointed as Additional Director on 16 Apr 2018. Subir Majumdar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2017. Debsons has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Debsons is at 11 Sooterkin Street 1st Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072.
Debsons operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.