Howrah Gases Limited.
About Howrah Gases Limited.
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Howrah Gases Limited. is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the industrial and specialty gases segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 01 February 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN L24111WB1985PLC038480. Its GSTIN is 19AAACH6649B1ZN (West Bengal). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active. It is a listed company as per MCA records.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.2 Cr. It was formerly known as Howrah Gases Private Limited. It is led by directors including Suresh Kumar Agrawal (Managing Director) and Suneeta Mohanty.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 1 Crooked Lane Ground Floor Room No. G – 2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹9.76 Cr, a decline of 21% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹21.82 Lakh (net margin -2.2%) and EBITDA of ₹36.41 Lakh (EBITDA margin 3.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 2% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹28 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹570.04 Cr on record. Court records list 20 cases involving the company, including 15 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
CIN history
Howrah Gases Limited has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24111WB1985PLC038480. The current CIN is L24111WB1985PLC038480, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L24111WB1985PLC038480 | Current |
| U24111WB1985PLC038480 | Previous |
Contact details
Howrah Gases Limited.'s registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address1 Crooked Lane Ground Floor Room No. G – 2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Industrial & Specialty Gases
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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 activities of Howrah Gases Limited are electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply and trade. In detail, this covers manufacture of gas, distribution of gaseous fuels and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply | D2 | Manufacture of gas, distribution of gaseous fuels | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Howrah Gases Limited.
FY 2025 filings availableHowrah Gases Limited. reported revenue of ₹9.76 Cr (down 21% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 21% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 181% 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 | ₹36.41 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹21.82 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -2.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Howrah Gases Limited.
Howrah Gases Limited has 6 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suneeta Mohanty | Director | 30 Jul 2020 | 6 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Aparna Kar Also directs: MSP Sponge Iron Limited, Danta Vyapar Kendra Ltd | Director | 30 Jul 2020 | 6 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Puran Mal Agrawal Also directs: MSP Cement Limited, Prateek Mines & Minerals Private Limited, Greenhood Spices & Foods Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 13 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Suresh Kumar Agrawal Also directs: MSP Steel & Power Limited, MSP Cement Limited, Indoves Industrial Private Limited and 3 more | Managing Director | 10 Feb 1985 | 41 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Pabitra Hazra Also directs: Moira Madhujore Coal Limited | Director | 20 Dec 2007 | 18 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Anbhav Goenka Also directs: Samanupriya Industries and Trading LLP, MSP Steel & Power Limited, Homeslice Foods Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 12 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Howrah Gases Limited. is audited by Avishek Agarwal & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Avishek Agarwal & Associates | FY 2023 | 329136E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Howrah Gases Limited. 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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| 19 Feb 2009 | 10147282 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹28 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Apr 2015 | 10572293 | Others | ₹531.7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Feb 2009 | 10147279 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹16.82 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 90256799 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹15.22 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 02 Aug 2002 | 80009219 | West Bengal Financial Corporation | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Howrah Gases Limited. has 20 court cases on record: 15 filed by Howrah Gases Limited, 5 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 17 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 20)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Matters pertaining to TRAI / SEBI / IDRAI and RBI including Appeals U/S 18 of TRAI Act, Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and 2003, Electricity Supply Act, 1948 and Electricity Reforms Commission Act, 1998 : Matters pertaining to TRAI / SEBI / IDRAI and RBI including Appeals U/S 18 of TRAI Act) | Filed against the company by Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. Through Its Director 8/1, Middletown Row, 3Rd Floor , District: Kolkata ,Kolkata , West Bengal | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Coal India Limited & Ors | Disposed |
| High Court | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Union of India, Ministry of Railways and Anr | Pending |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India & Ors | Pending |
| District court, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal | Court case (Special Court Cases) | Filed against the company by State of W.B. | 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
Howrah Gases Limited. was last rated by Crisil on 10 Dec 2019.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 10 Dec 2019 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Howrah Gases Limited.; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Howrah Gases Limited has 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
Howrah Gases Limited has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAACH6649B1ZN | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 21AAACH6649B1Z2 | Odisha | Active | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 22AAACH6649B1Z0 | Chhattisgarh | Active | 10 Jan 2023 |
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Recent activity
Howrah Gases Limited. has 18 board changes on record since 1985: 12 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Anbhav Goenka was appointed as Director on 12 Aug 2025.
26 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Howrah Gases Limited is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in industrial and specialty gases, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 01 February 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN L24111WB1985PLC038480.
Howrah Gases Limited has 6 current directors:
- Suresh Kumar Agrawal - Managing Director
- Suneeta Mohanty - Director
- Aparna Kar - Director
- Puran Mal Agrawal - Director
- Pabitra Hazra - Director
- Anbhav Goenka - Director
The latest financial statements of Howrah Gases Limited on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Howrah Gases Limited is 19AAACH6649B1ZN, registered in West Bengal. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 21AAACH6649B1Z2 (Odisha), 22AAACH6649B1Z0 (Chhattisgarh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Howrah Gases Limited is L24111WB1985PLC038480. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Howrah Gases Limited is a listed company as per MCA records.
Howrah Gases Limited has 20 court cases on record: 15 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Howrah Gases Limited was incorporated on 01 February 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Anbhav Goenka was appointed as Director on 12 Aug 2025. Manish Agrawal ceased to be Director on 13 Nov 2021. Puran Mal Agrawal was appointed as Director on 13 Nov 2021. Howrah Gases Limited has 18 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Howrah Gases Limited is at 1 Crooked Lane Ground Floor Room No. G – 2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
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