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K B Sponge Iron Limited
About K B Sponge Iron Limited
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K B Sponge Iron Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the steel manufacturing and processing segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 04 April 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U27102WB2002PLC094456. Its GSTIN is 19AACCK1423C1Z2 (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.07 Cr. It was formerly known as K B Spong Iron Limited. It is led by directors including Aditya Kejriwal and Vishal Kejriwal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 6 – Lyons Range 4th Floor Unit No – 2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹106.52 Cr, a decline of 50% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹10.36 Cr (net margin -9.7%) and EBITDA of -₹7.68 Cr (EBITDA margin -7.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 48 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹16.32 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹19.34 Cr on record. Court records list 8 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 12 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4.11 Cr; the latest was in March 2024. Its 7 peer companies in the Metals and Minerals industry (Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Emirates Steel Tubes Private Limited with revenue of ₹107 Cr.
K B Sponge Iron Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0014650). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
K B Sponge Iron has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U27102WB2002PTC094456. The current CIN is U27102WB2002PLC094456, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U27102WB2002PLC094456 | Current |
| U27102WB2002PTC094456 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of K B Sponge Iron
Contact details
K B Sponge Iron Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address6 – Lyons Range 4th Floor Unit No – 2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Steel Manufacturing & Processing
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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 activity of K B Sponge Iron is manufacturing. In detail, this covers metal and metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products |
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Financials of K B Sponge Iron Limited
FY 2025 filings availableK B Sponge Iron Limited reported revenue of ₹106.52 Cr (down 50% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 50% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5%. EBITDA fell 304% 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 | -₹7.68 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹10.36 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -7.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -9.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of K B Sponge Iron Limited
K B Sponge Iron 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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| Aditya Kejriwal | Director | 04 Apr 2002 | 24 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Vishal Kejriwal | Director | 04 Apr 2002 | 24 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ramesh Kumar Kejriwal Also directs: Utility Marketing Private Limited, Anurag Real Estates Pvt Ltd | Director | 04 Apr 2002 | 24 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
K B Sponge Iron Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Metals and Minerals industry (Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Emirates Steel Tubes Private Limited | ₹107 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | Cherthala, Kerala, India | |||
| Stellinox Stainless Private Limited | ₹106.86 Cr (FY 2025) | 703.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Real Strips Limited | ₹106.74 Cr (FY 2020) | -20.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| K B Sponge Iron Limitedthis company | ₹106.52 Cr (FY 2024) | -₹10.36 Cr | -9.7% | -50.0% | 48 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Maniram Steel Private Limited | ₹106.48 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Ambey Metallic Private Limited | ₹106.35 Cr (FY 2025) | -8.0% | Pissurlem, Goa, India | |||
| Rathi Iron and Steel Industries Limited | ₹106.35 Cr (FY 2016) | -34.0% | Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Karam Steel Industries Private Limited | ₹106.16 Cr (FY 2025) | 21.0% | Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India |
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Auditor
K B Sponge Iron Limited is audited by APP & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| APP & CO | FY 2023 | 324073E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of K B Sponge Iron 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 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 15 Jan 2022 | 100534529 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹16.32 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Sep 2022 | 100618275 | Sidbi | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 100550391 | Sidbi | ₹28.7 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 15 Jul 2020 | 100349138 | Sidbi | ₹57.35 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 100289154 | Sidbi | ₹2.98 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
K B Sponge Iron Limited has 12 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4.11 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 12)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2012 | Funding round | ₹1.32 Cr | Investors: UDB Infraprojects Prader Private Limited, 3 individuals |
| Dec 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Utility Marketing Private Limited Seller: Zenith Business Solutions Private Limited, Astir Sales Private Limited , Fentastic Constructions Limited |
| Feb 2010 | Funding round | ₹50 Lakh | Investors: Amazing Vinimay Private Limited , Kashmir Motor General Finance Private Limited, Ajinath Steels Private Limited |
| Mar 2007 | Funding round | ₹76 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
K B Sponge Iron Limited has 8 court cases on record: 4 filed by K B Sponge Iron, 4 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 4 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| District courts | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 8)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company by SPS Steel Rolling Mills Ltd | Pending |
| District court, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Court case (MS (Com)) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court, West Bengal | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Damodar Vally Corporation and Others | 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
K B Sponge Iron Limited was last rated by Care on 24 Feb 2023.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 24 Feb 2023 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for K B Sponge Iron Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
K B Sponge Iron Limited has a workforce of 48 employees on its EPFO records as of Nov 17, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
K B Sponge Iron has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AACCK1423C1Z2 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
K B Sponge Iron Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2002: 5 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Sandeep Harlalka ceased to be Director on 04 Feb 2019.
17 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
K B Sponge Iron is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in steel manufacturing and processing, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 04 April 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U27102WB2002PLC094456.
K B Sponge Iron has 3 current directors:
- Aditya Kejriwal - Director
- Vishal Kejriwal - Director
- Ramesh Kumar Kejriwal - Director
The latest financial statements of K B Sponge Iron on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of K B Sponge Iron is 19AACCK1423C1Z2, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of K B Sponge Iron is U27102WB2002PLC094456. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
K B Sponge Iron has 8 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
K B Sponge Iron was incorporated on 04 April 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
K B Sponge Iron has 12 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4.11 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
The peers of K B Sponge Iron by revenue are Emirates Steel Tubes Private Limited, Stellinox Stainless Private Limited, Real Strips Limited, Maniram Steel Private Limited, Ambey Metallic Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Metals and Minerals industry (Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products).
Sandeep Harlalka ceased to be Director on 04 Feb 2019. Sandeep Harlalka was appointed as Director on 13 Nov 2017. Govardhan Dass Kejriwal ceased to be Director on 27 Jul 2017. K B Sponge Iron has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, K B Sponge Iron is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0014650).

