Epistel Impex Private Limited
About Epistel Impex Private Limited
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Epistel Impex Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 03 August 2011 and has been in existence for over 15 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74999WB2011PTC165826.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹42 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹41 Lakh. It was formerly known as Gagandeep Mercantile Private Limited. It is led by directors Santanu Rong and Abhishek Sharma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at 31/3 Sahapur Colony Plot 127A Block J New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700053.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹39.04 Cr, a growth of 29% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹23.46 Lakh (net margin 0.6%) and EBITDA of ₹1.18 Cr (EBITDA margin 3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹12 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹7.5 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Epistel Impex Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address31/3 Sahapur Colony Plot 127A Block J New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700053
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage 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 Epistel Impex 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 Epistel Impex Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableEpistel Impex Private Limited reported revenue of ₹39.04 Cr (up 29% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over three years, including 29% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 36% 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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| Revenue from Operations | ₹39.04 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹1.18 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹23.46 Lakh | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.6% | |||
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Board of directors of Epistel Impex Private Limited
Epistel Impex has 2 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santanu Rong | Additional Director | 02 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Abhishek Sharma Also directs: Emptum Properties Private Limited, Indigo Agencies Private Limited, Tigerhill Vintrade Private Limited and 2 more | Additional Director | 15 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Epistel Impex Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Food and Beverages 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purohit Food Products Private Limited | ₹39.34 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| KND Business Ventures Private Limited | ₹39.24 Cr (FY 2025) | 81.0% | Gurgaon, Haryana, India | |||
| Dwalax Enterprises Private Limited | ₹39.11 Cr (FY 2022) | 3.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Epistel Impex Private Limitedthis company | ₹39.04 Cr (FY 2018) | ₹23.46 Lakh | 0.6% | 29.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Pradeep Multiplex Private Limited | ₹39.02 Cr (FY 2024) | 23.0% | Cuttack, Odisha, India | |||
| Mrmart Impex Private Limited | ₹38.92 Cr (FY 2022) | Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Epistel Impex Private Limited is audited by S K SIRCAR & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S K SIRCAR & CO | FY 2018 | 308116E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Epistel Impex Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 08 Aug 2017 | 100116397 | Others | ₹12 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 100152613 | Others | ₹1.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 08 Jun 2015 | 10578249 | Others | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Epistel Impex Private Limited has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by Epistel Impex, 5 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 4 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Hooghly, West Bengal | Court case (M C Case) | Filed against the company by Bandhan Bank Limited Represented by Authorized Officer | Disposed |
| District court, Hooghly, West Bengal | Court case (M C Case) | Filed against the company by Bandhan Bank Limited. | Disposed |
| High Court, West Bengal | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and Ors. | Pending |
| District court, Hooghly, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S B P Mallick | Pending |
| District court, Hooghly, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S. B.P Mallick | 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
Epistel Impex Private Limited was last rated by Care on 21 Jul 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 21 Jul 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Epistel Impex Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Dipak Kumar Luharuka ceased to be Additional Director on 03 Feb 2023.
11 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Epistel Impex is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 03 August 2011 (15+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999WB2011PTC165826.
Epistel Impex has 2 current directors:
- Santanu Rong - Additional Director
- Abhishek Sharma - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Epistel Impex on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Epistel Impex is U74999WB2011PTC165826. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Epistel Impex has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Epistel Impex was incorporated on 03 August 2011, making it 15+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of Epistel Impex by revenue are Purohit Food Products Private Limited, KND Business Ventures Private Limited, Dwalax Enterprises Private Limited, Pradeep Multiplex Private Limited, Mrmart Impex Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Food and Beverages Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Dipak Kumar Luharuka ceased to be Additional Director on 03 Feb 2023. Santanu Rong was appointed as Additional Director on 02 Feb 2023. Apurva Poddar ceased to be Director on 08 Jul 2021. Epistel Impex has 13 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Epistel Impex is at 313 Sahapur Colony Plot 127A Block J New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700053.
Epistel Impex operates in the food and beverages industry, in the food and beverage retail and distribution segment.
Epistel Impex has open charges of ₹12 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹7.5 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
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