About Fort Projects Pvt Ltd
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Fort Projects Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company is currently undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency professional. It operates in the real estate development and construction segment of the real estate and construction sector. It was incorporated on 12 February 1996.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U40102WB1996PTC077205. Its GSTIN is 19AAACF3620N1ZJ (West Bengal). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.68 Cr. It is led by directors including Vivek Kumar Kathotia and Kannan Tiruvengadam (Irp/Rp/Liquidator).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 November 2021, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2021. The registered office is at 7/1A Hazra Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700026.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹36.51 Lakh, a growth of 35% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.18 Cr (net margin -323.6%) and EBITDA of -₹1.17 Cr (EBITDA margin -319.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 20 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹136.24 Cr on record. Court records list 45 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 33 filed against it; 11 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.3 Cr; the latest was in February 2013.
The last known website on record is fortgroup.com.
Company details
CIN history
Fort Projects has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U70101WB1996PTC077205. The current CIN is U40102WB1996PTC077205, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U40102WB1996PTC077205 | Current |
| U70101WB1996PTC077205 | Previous |
Contact details
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is fortgroup.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address7/1A Hazra Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700026
- IndustryReal Estate and Construction, Real Estate Builders & Developers
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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
Financials of Fort Projects Pvt Ltd
FY 2021 filings availableFort Projects Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹36.51 Lakh (up 35% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 35% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14%. EBITDA rose 26% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.18 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -319.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -323.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Fort Projects Pvt Ltd
Fort Projects has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Kumar Kathotia | Director | 12 Feb 1996 | 30 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Kannan Tiruvengadam Also directs: Rhino Ventures Private Limited, Lsi Resolution Private Limited | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 05 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Varun Kathotia | Director | 06 Apr 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Umesh Kumar | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 12 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd is audited by GUJRANI & CO for the financial year 2015.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| GUJRANI & CO | FY 2015 | 322101E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Fort Projects Pvt Ltd is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 27 Aug 2014 | 10524982 | Emami Capital Markets Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Jun 2013 | 10433580 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Mar 2012 | 10341691 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹22 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 10321015 | Icici Home Finance Company Limited | ₹30 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 21 Sep 2010 | 10245022 | Bank of Baroda | ₹9.52 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Deals & funding
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.3 Cr; the latest was in February 2013.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Fort Infrastructure Development Private Limited |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Fort Infrastructure Development Private Limited , an individual Seller: Dakorji Properties Ltd , Panditiya Developers Pvt Ltd , an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd has 45 court cases on record: 12 filed by Fort Projects, 33 filed against it. 11 cases are pending and 34 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 31 | 24 | 9 |
| High courts | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 45)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (CN) | Filed against the company by Anurag Vinimay Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Messrs. Urja Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. Represented by Sanjay Sarogi and Anr | Pending |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Sonik Trades Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Iris Health Services Limited. and 6 Ors. | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S. Debarati Goods Pvt. Ltd. | 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 Fort Projects Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 20 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Fort Projects has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACF3620N1ZJ | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Fort Projects Pvt Ltd has 7 board changes on record since 1996: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Umesh Kumar was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 12 Aug 2025.
16 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Fort Projects is undergoing "Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process" (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency resolution professional. The company may not be able to independently enter into new commitments during this period. This is a high-risk status - verify the resolution status before any engagement.
Fort Projects is a company under insolvency, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in real estate builders and developers, within the real estate and construction industry. It was incorporated on 12 February 1996 and is registered under CIN U40102WB1996PTC077205. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Fort Projects has 4 current directors:
- Vivek Kumar Kathotia - Director
- Varun Kathotia - Director
- Kannan Tiruvengadam - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
- Umesh Kumar - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
The latest financial statements of Fort Projects on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2021. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 November 2021. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Fort Projects is U40102WB1996PTC077205. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Fort Projects has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹136.24 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Fort Projects has 45 court cases on record: 12 filed by the company and 33 filed against it. 11 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Fort Projects was incorporated on 12 February 1996. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Fort Projects has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹9.3 Cr; the latest was in February 2013.
Umesh Kumar was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 12 Aug 2025. Kannan Tiruvengadam was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 05 Jan 2024. Namrata Kathotia ceased to be Director on 12 Oct 2015. Fort Projects has 7 board changes on record in total.