About Guiness Securities Limited
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Guiness Securities Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the brokerage and trading services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 09 December 1986 and has been in existence for over 40 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51226WB1986PLC222771. Its GSTIN is 19AAACG9843L1Z1 (West Bengal). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15.2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹8.15 Cr. It was formerly known as Guiness Properties & Holding Company Private Limited and Guiness Properties & Holding Company Limited. It is led by directors including Kamal Kumar Kothari (Managing Director) and Tarun Kanti Sengupta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 05 May 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at 10 Canning Street 5th Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹24.42 Cr, a growth of 51% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹22.86 Lakh (net margin 0.9%) and EBITDA of ₹10.37 Cr (EBITDA margin 42.4%).
The company has about 121 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.07 Cr on record. Court records list 83 cases involving the company, including 50 filed by the company and 33 filed against it; 22 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website 16anna.com.
Company details
Name history
Guiness Securities has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Guiness Properties & Holding Company Private Limited, and Guiness Properties & Holding Company Limited. The current legal name is Guiness Securities Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Guiness Securities Limited | Current |
| Guiness Properties & Holding Company Private Limited | Previous |
| Guiness Properties & Holding Company Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Guiness Securities has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U51226WB1986PLC222771, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51226WB1986PLC222771 | Current |
| U51226MH1986PLC186554 | Previous |
| U51226WB1986PLC041605 | Previous |
Contact details
Guiness Securities Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is 16anna.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
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- Registered Address10 Canning Street 5th Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryFinancial Services, Brokerage & Trading Services
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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 Guiness Securities Limited
FY 2023 filings availableGuiness Securities Limited reported revenue of ₹24.42 Cr (up 51% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 51% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 69% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹24.42 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹10.37 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹22.86 Lakh | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 42.4% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.9% | |||
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Board of directors of Guiness Securities Limited
Guiness Securities has 4 current directors and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarun Kanti Sengupta | Director | 08 Aug 2012 | 14 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Dharmendra Kothari | Director | 23 Apr 1998 | 28 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Soumen Chatterjee | Director | 29 Dec 2015 | 10 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Kamal Kumar Kothari | Managing Director | 01 Dec 2000 | 25 Years 11 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Guiness Securities Limited is compared with the 8 companies closest to it by revenue in the BFSI industry (Broking Services), with the same principal business activity (financial and credit leasing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jap Infracon Private Limited | ₹24.67 Cr (FY 2025) | -66.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Isl Consulting Limited | ₹24.57 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| KLM Fincorp Limited | ₹24.5 Cr (FY 2023) | 23.0% | Kochi, Kerala, India | |||
| HPLR Technologies Private Limited | ₹24.44 Cr (FY 2024) | 632.0% | Maharashtra, India | |||
| Dippy Investments Private Limited | ₹24.43 Cr (FY 2025) | -18.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Guiness Securities Limitedthis company | ₹24.42 Cr (FY 2018) | ₹22.86 Lakh | 0.9% | 51.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Leonine Vanijya Private Limited | ₹24.41 Cr (FY 2025) | 99.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Kaveri Impex Pvt Ltd | ₹24.33 Cr (FY 2025) | 507.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Way2wealth Commodities Private Limited | ₹24.29 Cr (FY 2018) | -28.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Guiness Securities Limited is audited by L K BOHANIA & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| L K BOHANIA & CO | FY 2018 | 317136E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Guiness Securities Limited 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 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2005 | 90246729 | United Bank of India | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Nov 2004 | 90246418 | Icici Bank Ltd. | ₹7.16 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Guiness Securities Limited has 83 court cases on record: 50 filed by Guiness Securities, 33 filed against it. 22 cases are pending and 61 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 43 | 14 | 15 |
| High courts | 32 | 15 | 7 |
| Supreme Court | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 83)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Ors. | Pending |
| High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by National Stock Exchange of India Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by National Stock Exchange of India Limited | Pending |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Bhagwan Finance Corporation Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by M/S Lasvin Finvest 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Guiness Securities Limited was last rated by Crisil on 21 Apr 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 21 Apr 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Guiness Securities Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Guiness Securities has 5 GST registrations: 1 active and 4 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAACG9843L1Z1 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Guiness Securities Limited has 16 board changes on record since 1998: 4 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Soumen Chatterjee ceased to be Director on 27 Nov 2018.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Guiness Securities is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in brokerage and trading services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 09 December 1986 (40+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51226WB1986PLC222771.
Guiness Securities has 4 current directors:
- Kamal Kumar Kothari - Managing Director
- Tarun Kanti Sengupta - Director
- Dharmendra Kothari - Director
- Soumen Chatterjee - Director
The latest financial statements of Guiness Securities on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 05 May 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Guiness Securities is 19AAACG9843L1Z1, registered in West Bengal. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 4 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Guiness Securities is U51226WB1986PLC222771. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Guiness Securities has 83 court cases on record: 50 filed by the company and 33 filed against it. 22 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Guiness Securities was incorporated on 09 December 1986, making it 40+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of Guiness Securities by revenue are Jap Infracon Private Limited, Isl Consulting Limited, KLM Fincorp Limited, HPLR Technologies Private Limited, Dippy Investments Private Limited and 3 more, all in the BFSI industry (Broking Services), with the same principal business activity (financial and credit leasing activities).
Soumen Chatterjee ceased to be Director on 27 Nov 2018. Kunal Vasumallik ceased to be Director on 18 May 2018. Dipak Rudra ceased to be Director on 20 Jun 2017. Guiness Securities has 16 board changes on record in total.
Guiness Securities can be reached through the website 16anna.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
The registered office of Guiness Securities is at 10 Canning Street 5th Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
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