MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0041345
French Motor Car Co Ltd - automotive in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21.22 Cr
▼ 6% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹1.64 Cr
Net margin -7.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹81.93 Lakh
EBITDA margin 3.9%
Authorised capital
₹1 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹45.5 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Satisfied charges
₹83.26 Cr
No open charges
Company age
106 yrs
Est. 1920
Employees · EPFO
9
Provident fund records
About French Motor Car Co Ltd
Data last updated:
French Motor Car Co Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the auto parts and components segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 08 March 1920 and has been in existence for over 106 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN L74110WB1920PLC003679. Its GSTIN is 19AAACF4735G1ZO (West Bengal). It is a listed company as per MCA records.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹45.5 Lakh. It is led by directors including Sandeep Jatia (Managing Director) and Sarita Chowbey.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 02 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 234/3A A J Ch Bose Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700020.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹21.22 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.64 Cr (net margin -7.7%) and EBITDA of ₹81.93 Lakh (EBITDA margin 3.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 46% over five years.
The company has about 9 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹83.26 Cr on record. Court records list 66 cases involving the company, including 42 filed by the company and 24 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
French Motor Car Co Ltd is registered as an MSME under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0041345). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website frenchmotor.in.
Company details
CIN L74110WB1920PLC003679
Registration Number 003679
Incorporation Date 08 March 1920
ROC Kolkata
Listing Status Listed
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 02 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification MSME
Udyam Registration UDYAM-WB-10-0041345
CIN history
French Motor Car Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L50103WB1920PLC003679. The current CIN is L74110WB1920PLC003679, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L74110WB1920PLC003679 | Current |
| L50103WB1920PLC003679 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of French Motor Car Co
Contact details
French Motor Car Co Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is frenchmotor.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address234/3A A J Ch Bose Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700020
- IndustryAutomotive, Auto Parts & Components
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business activity
The main business activity of French Motor Car Co 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 French Motor Car Co Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableFrench Motor Car Co Ltd reported revenue of ₹21.22 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21.22 Cr ▼ 6%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹1.64 Cr margin -7.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹81.93 Lakh margin 3.9%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 6%
3 years · compounded
▲ 5%
5 years · compounded
▼ 46%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 63%
3 years · compounded
▼ 26%
5 years · compounded
▼ 29%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 46% over five years, including a 6% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 63% 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 | ₹81.93 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.64 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -7.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of French Motor Car Co Ltd
French Motor Car Co has 5 current directors and 16 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Jatia Also directs: House of Adornments Private Limited, Onkar Motors Ltd, Jatia Estates Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 30 Jun 1986 | 40 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sarita Chowbey | Director | 28 May 2019 | 7 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Siddhant Jatia Also directs: House of Adornments Private Limited, Onkar Motors Ltd, Jatia Estates Limited and 5 more | Director | 14 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Vaneeta Patnaik | Director | 13 Apr 2026 | 0 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sapna Kochar | Director | 13 Apr 2026 | 0 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
French Motor Car Co Ltd is audited by RAY & RAY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| RAY & RAY | FY 2023 | 301072E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of French Motor Car Co Ltd 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
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹83.26 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2019 | 100305058 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹8.6 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Dec 2018 | 100237868 | Others | ₹24 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 100216611 | Tata Capital Financial Services Limited | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 02 Jul 2018 | 100234659 | Others | ₹4 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 02 Dec 2011 | 10324762 | State Bank of India | ₹10.62 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Legal cases
French Motor Car Co Ltd has 66 court cases on record: 42 filed by French Motor Car Co, 24 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 60 are disposed.
Total cases
66
Filed by the company
42
Filed against the company
24
Pending
6
Disposed
60
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 40 | 10 | 2 |
| District courts | 22 | 10 | 1 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 66)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case (4805-Others : Matters not falling under any other category.) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (EOS) | Filed against the company by Howrah Flour Mills Ltd. & Ors. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Parts Service India Ltd | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Associated Industries (Assam) Ltd. | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
French Motor Car Co Ltd was last rated by Crisil on 24 Dec 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 24 Dec 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for French Motor Car Co Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
French Motor Car Co has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Subsidiary companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| FMC Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | U85110WB2002PTC095292 |
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Employees & EPFO
French Motor Car Co Ltd has a workforce of 9 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
9
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-18.18%
GST
French Motor Car Co has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAACF4735G1ZO | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
French Motor Car Co Ltd has 28 board changes on record since 1967: 18 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Sapna Kochar was appointed as Director on 13 Apr 2026.
Appointed
Sapna Kochar was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Vaneeta Patnaik was appointed as Director.
AGM
French Motor Car Co Ltd last Annual general meeting of members was held on 02 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
French Motor Car Co Ltd has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Kolkata I.
Ceased
Ashok Kumar Tibrewalla ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Siddhant Jatia was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Suresh Chandra Saha ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 26 Nov 2019 via Charge ID 100305058 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 17 Mar 2021.
Charges
A charge registered on 26 Dec 2018 via Charge ID 100237868 with Others was fully satisfied on 28 Dec 2020.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Jul 2018 via Charge ID 100234659 with Others was fully satisfied on 21 Dec 2020.
Charges
A charge registered on 26 Oct 2018 via Charge ID 100216611 with Tata Capital Financial Services Limited was fully satisfied on 20 Nov 2020.
Ceased
Anand Kumar Tibrewal ceased to be Director.
35 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
French Motor Car Co is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in auto parts and components, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 08 March 1920 (106+ years old) and is registered under CIN L74110WB1920PLC003679.
French Motor Car Co has 5 current directors:
- Sandeep Jatia - Managing Director
- Sarita Chowbey - Director
- Siddhant Jatia - Director
- Vaneeta Patnaik - Director
- Sapna Kochar - Director
The latest financial statements of French Motor Car Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 02 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of French Motor Car Co is 19AAACF4735G1ZO, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of French Motor Car Co is L74110WB1920PLC003679. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. French Motor Car Co is a listed company as per MCA records.
French Motor Car Co has 66 court cases on record: 42 filed by the company and 24 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
French Motor Car Co was incorporated on 08 March 1920, making it 106+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Sapna Kochar was appointed as Director on 13 Apr 2026. Vaneeta Patnaik was appointed as Director on 13 Apr 2026. Ashok Kumar Tibrewalla ceased to be Director on 12 Jan 2025. French Motor Car Co has 28 board changes on record in total.
Yes, French Motor Car Co is registered as an MSME under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0041345).
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