Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd
About Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd
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Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the cold storage and warehousing services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 15 September 1944 and has been in existence for over 82 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U15205WB1944PLC011905. Its GSTIN is 19AAACH6265K1Z8 (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.45 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.33 Cr. It was formerly known as Calcutta Ce & Cold Storage Co Ltd. It is led by directors including Ashish Jhunjhunwala and Chandra Kishor Bihani.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Suite No. 25A 2nd Floor 8 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹16.32 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.14 Cr (net margin 19.3%) and EBITDA of ₹4.85 Cr (EBITDA margin 29.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Hindustan Ice. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.97 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2.88 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company and 3 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U15205WB1944PTC011905. The current CIN is U15205WB1944PLC011905, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U15205WB1944PLC011905 | Current |
| U15205WB1944PTC011905 | Previous |
Contact details
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressSuite No. 25A 2nd Floor 8 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Cold Storage & Warehousing 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
Brands
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co operates one associated brand: Hindustan Ice. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers ice production, cold storage, food processing, and logistics support in India. | hindusthanice.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableHindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd reported revenue of ₹16.32 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 7% 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) | ₹3.14 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 29.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 19.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has 3 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashish Jhunjhunwala Also directs: Excel Nirman LLP, Connect Textile & Processing Industries Private Limited, Connect Properties Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 01 Apr 1993 | 33 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Chandra Kishor Bihani Also directs: Alpana Vinimay Private Limited, Mansamata Vyapaar Private Limited, Jamuna Vincom Pvt.Ltd. and 5 more | Director | 31 Mar 2018 | 8 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Tarang Jhunjhunwala Also directs: Connect Textile & Processing Industries Private Limited, Connect Properties Pvt Ltd, Eros Merchants Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 31 Mar 2018 | 8 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd is audited by MANISH DOKANIA & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MANISH DOKANIA & CO | FY 2022 | 320100E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 09 Sep 2024 | 100978100 | Others | ₹8 Lakh | Open | |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 100685735 | Others | ₹24.2 Lakh | Open | |
| 06 Jun 2017 | 100128381 | Others | ₹1.65 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Nov 2008 | 10131621 | West Bengal Financial Corporation | ₹2.7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | 90251989 | West Bengul Financial Corporation | ₹18 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd has 10 court cases on record: 7 filed by Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co, 3 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed by the company against Agarwalla Udyog Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed by the company against Ms. Gemex International Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed by the company against M/S. Gemex International Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Company petition | Filed by the company against M/S Ispat Udyog | Disposed |
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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 Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACH6265K1Z8 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co Ltd has 5 board changes on record since 1993: 3 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Chandra Kishor Bihani was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2018.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in cold storage and warehousing services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 15 September 1944 (82+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15205WB1944PLC011905.
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has 3 current directors:
- Ashish Jhunjhunwala - Director
- Chandra Kishor Bihani - Director
- Tarang Jhunjhunwala - Director
The latest financial statements of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co is 19AAACH6265K1Z8, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co is U15205WB1944PLC011905. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has 10 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co was incorporated on 15 September 1944, making it 82+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Chandra Kishor Bihani was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2018. Sheo Kumar Jhunjhunwala ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2018. Tarang Jhunjhunwala was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2018. Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co has 5 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co is at Suite No. 25A 2nd Floor 8 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.
Hindusthan Ice & Cold Storage Co operates in the transport and logistics industry, in the cold storage and warehousing services segment.
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