About Emami Frank Ross Limited
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Emami Frank Ross Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the online healthcare product retail segment of the e-commerce sector. It was incorporated on 31 January 1919 and has been in existence for over 107 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U24232WB1919PLC003123. Its GSTIN is 19AAACF3726D1ZX (West Bengal). The company holds 15 GST registrations, of which 10 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹67 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹63.88 Cr. It was formerly known as Frank Ross Ltd. It is led by directors including Gautam Jatia (Managing Director) and Chadaravalli Srinivasabhatta Nalini (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 7 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹670.84 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.47 Cr (net margin -0.5%) and EBITDA of ₹85.32 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 2,860 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 3 brands: Frank Ross, Emami Group and Starmark. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹648.12 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,472.38 Cr on record. Court records list 21 cases involving the company, including 18 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 7 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 debt financings, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹818 Cr; the latest was in March 2023. The company has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2024, listing 228 overdue payments to 84 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website frankrosspharmacy.com.
Company details
CIN history
Emami Frank Ross has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U24232WB1919PLC003123, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24232WB1919PLC003123 | Current |
| L24232WB1919PLC003123 | Previous |
| L24232WB1918PLC003123 | Previous |
Contact details
Emami Frank Ross Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is frankrosspharmacy.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address7 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700013
- IndustryE-Commerce, Online Healthcare Product 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
Emami Frank Ross operates multiple associated brands including Frank Ross, Emami Group, and Starmark. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy retail chain managed in Eastern India with app-based delivery. | frankrosspharmacy.com | |
| Diversified personal care and healthcare operations are managed in India. | emamigroup.com | |
| E-commerce support services are delivered from Kolkata, India. | starmark.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Emami Frank Ross 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 Emami Frank Ross Limited
FY 2024 filings availableEmami Frank Ross Limited reported revenue of ₹670.84 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 13% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 12% 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 | ₹85.32 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.47 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.5% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Emami Frank Ross Limited
Emami Frank Ross Limited currently reports 7 directors and 1 key managerial person. 10 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karabi Sengupta Also directs: Aditya Vincom Private Limited | Director | 28 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Chadaravalli Srinivasabhatta Nalini | Whole-Time Director | 10 Feb 2014 | 12 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Hari Mohan Marda Also directs: Prabhu Poly Pipes Limited, Aluminium Industries Limited, Prabhu Poly Color Limited and 3 more | Director | 29 May 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ravi Kumar Sharma Also directs: Aluminium Industries Limited, Surajaya Infra Services LLP | Director | 12 Feb 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Gautam Jatia Also directs: Mindwork Games LLP, Kalakari Agriculture Private Limited, Kalakari Cultivation Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 12 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Shivani Marda | Company Secretary | 05 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Emami Frank Ross Limited is audited by AGRAWAL TONDON & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| AGRAWAL TONDON & CO | FY 2023 | 329088E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Emami Frank Ross Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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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| 31 Dec 2024 | 101050206 | Others | ₹8 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 100989931 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 100982817 | Others | ₹105 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 100683753 | Others | ₹150 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 100449087 | Others | ₹100 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 34 View all charges
Deals & funding
Emami Frank Ross Limited has 3 deals on record (2 debt financings, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹818 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (2 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2022 | Debt financing | ₹120 Cr | Investors: IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund Series 1-C, IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund Series-2B, IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund Series-2C |
| Feb 2020 | Debt financing | ₹550 Cr | Investors: J.P Morgan Securities Asia Private Limited, Farallon Capital Management |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Emami Frank Ross Limited has 21 court cases on record: 18 filed by Emami Frank Ross, 3 filed against it. 7 cases are pending and 14 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| District courts | 8 | 2 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 21)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Coffee Day Econ Private Limited and 4 others | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Avaneesh Business Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Medric Medical Diagonistics and Daycare Center LLP., | Pending |
| High Court, West Bengal | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of West Bengal and Ors. | Pending |
| High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Audrey Hospitals and 2 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Emami Frank Ross Limited was last rated by Care on 07 Feb 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 07 Feb 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Emami Frank Ross Limited has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2024, listing 228 overdue payments to 84 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 84)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Imperial International | |||
| Janta Book Manufacturing Depot | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Ondesk Ventures Private Limited | |||
| Gobinda Distributors Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Emami Frank Ross has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Lyfresh Private Limited | U15100MH2016PTC288391 |
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Employees & EPFO
Emami Frank Ross Limited has a workforce of 2,860 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Emami Frank Ross has 15 GST registrations: 10 active and 5 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACF3726D1ZX | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 21AAACF3726D2ZB | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACF3726D1ZW | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACF3726D1Z7 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Emami Frank Ross Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2010: 8 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Ravi Kumar Sharma ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2025.
69 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Emami Frank Ross is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in online healthcare product retail, within the e-commerce industry. It was incorporated on 31 January 1919 (107+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24232WB1919PLC003123.
Emami Frank Ross has 8 current directors and KMP:
- Gautam Jatia - Managing Director
- Chadaravalli Srinivasabhatta Nalini - Whole-Time Director
- Anurag Jatia - Whole-Time Director
- Sujoy Chattaraj - Whole-Time Director
- Karabi Sengupta - Director
- Hari Mohan Marda - Director
- Ravi Kumar Sharma - Director
- Shivani Marda - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Emami Frank Ross on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Emami Frank Ross is 19AAACF3726D1ZX, registered in West Bengal. The company has 15 GST registrations in all, of which 10 are active and 5 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 21AAACF3726D2ZB (Odisha), 29AAACF3726D1ZW (Karnataka), 33AAACF3726D1Z7 (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Emami Frank Ross is U24232WB1919PLC003123. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Emami Frank Ross has 21 court cases on record: 18 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 7 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Emami Frank Ross was incorporated on 31 January 1919, making it 107+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Emami Frank Ross has 3 deals on record (2 debt financings, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹818 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Ravi Kumar Sharma ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2025. Shivani Marda was appointed as Company Secretary on 05 Sep 2025. Ravi Kumar Sharma was appointed as Director on 12 Feb 2025. Emami Frank Ross has 14 board changes on record in total.
Emami Frank Ross has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2024, listing 228 overdue payments to 84 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Emami Frank Ross can be reached through the website frankrosspharmacy.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.