- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-WB-10-0028746

Kalika Press Pvt Ltd
About Kalika Press Pvt Ltd
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Kalika Press Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 21 February 1938 and has been in existence for over 88 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U22219WB1938PTC009243. Its GSTIN is 19AABCK9927A1ZI (West Bengal). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹65 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹50 Lakh. It was formerly known as Kalika Press Ltd. It is led by directors Adhir Ghosh Kumar (Managing Director) and Manjusree Ghosh.
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 25 Dl Roy Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700006.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.96 Cr, a decline of 19% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹31.22 Lakh (net margin 10.6%) and EBITDA of ₹65.25 Lakh (EBITDA margin 22.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 4% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹40 Lakh on record. Court records list 4 cases involving the company, including 4 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Kalika Press Pvt Ltd is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0028746). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
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Contact details
Kalika Press Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address25 Dl Roy Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700006
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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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 Kalika Press is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of Kalika Press Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableKalika Press Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹2.96 Cr (down 19% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 19% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4%. EBITDA fell 12% 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 | ₹65.25 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹31.22 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 22.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 10.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kalika Press Pvt Ltd
Kalika Press has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manjusree Ghosh | Director | 05 Nov 1982 | 43 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Adhir Ghosh Kumar | Managing Director | 24 Feb 1981 | 45 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kalika Press Pvt Ltd is audited by RAJIB RAJESH & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| RAJIB RAJESH & ASSOCIATES | FY 2020 | 323479E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kalika Press Pvt Ltd is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, 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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| 03 Jul 2023 | 100753461 | Others | ₹35.06 Lakh | Open | |
| 11 May 2021 | 100448352 | Others | ₹5 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2017 | 100092723 | United Bank of India | ₹3.1 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 10463425 | Union Bank of India | ₹40 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Kalika Press Pvt Ltd has 4 court cases on record: 4 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 4)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Timir Printing Works Pvt Ltd. | Pending |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Sudarshan Paper and Board Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Union Bank of India | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kalika Press Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Kalika Press has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCK9927A1ZI | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 16AABCK9927A1ZO | Tripura | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kalika Press Pvt Ltd has 2 board changes on record since 1981: 2 appointments. The latest: Manjusree Ghosh was appointed as Director on 05 Nov 1982.
Frequently asked questions
Kalika Press is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 21 February 1938 (88+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22219WB1938PTC009243.
Kalika Press has 2 current directors:
- Adhir Ghosh Kumar - Managing Director
- Manjusree Ghosh - Director
The latest financial statements of Kalika Press 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 Kalika Press is 19AABCK9927A1ZI, registered in West Bengal. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 16AABCK9927A1ZO (Tripura).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kalika Press is U22219WB1938PTC009243. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kalika Press has 4 court cases on record: 4 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kalika Press was incorporated on 21 February 1938, making it 88+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Manjusree Ghosh was appointed as Director on 05 Nov 1982. Adhir Ghosh Kumar was appointed as Managing Director on 24 Feb 1981.
Yes, Kalika Press is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0028746).
The registered office of Kalika Press is at 25 Dl Roy Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700006.

