Kant & Co Ltd
About Kant & Co Ltd
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Kant & Co Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 23 December 1952 and has been in existence for over 74 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN L17232WB1952PLC020773. Its GSTIN is 19AABCK2918H1ZJ (West Bengal). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 3 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹55.59 Lakh. It is led by directors including Kausik Gupta and Deepankar Nandi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹3.29 Cr, a decline of 37% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹33.34 Lakh (net margin 10.1%) and EBITDA of ₹45.51 Lakh (EBITDA margin 13.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 57% over three years and 39% over five years.
The company has about 12 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹82 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹50 Lakh on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 6 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Kant & Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U17232WB1952PLC020773. The current CIN is L17232WB1952PLC020773, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L17232WB1952PLC020773 | Current |
| U17232WB1952PLC020773 | Previous |
Contact details
Kant & 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 Address4 Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarani, (Clive Row), Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee 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 Kant & Co is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Kant & Co Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableKant & Co Ltd reported revenue of ₹3.29 Cr (down 37% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over five years, including a 37% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 15% 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 | ₹45.51 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹33.34 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 10.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kant & Co Ltd
Kant & Co has 3 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kausik Gupta Also directs: Bhulanbararee Coal Co Ltd, Chairana Tea Dealers Private Limited, Diamond Products Printing and Processing Limited and 4 more | Director | 27 Nov 2017 | 8 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Deepankar Nandi | Director | 20 Apr 2022 | 4 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Daisy Raj Singh | Director | 12 Feb 2026 | 0 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kant & Co Ltd is audited by Ramesh Onkar & Associates. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Onkar & Associates. | FY 2023 | 010252C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kant & 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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| 29 Oct 2025 | 101180457 | State Bank of India | ₹82 Lakh | Open | |
| 21 Mar 2009 | 10212011 | Hdb Financial Services Limited | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Kant & Co Ltd has 14 court cases on record: 8 filed by Kant & Co, 6 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Ashiana Vinimay Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Trimline Distributors & Management Pvt.Ltd. | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Trimline Distributors & Management Pvt.Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (APOT) | Filed against the company by State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and Ors. | 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 Kant & Co Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Kant & Co has 5 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Kant & Co Ltd has a workforce of 12 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 12 |
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GST
Kant & Co has 4 GST registrations: 3 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCK2918H1ZJ | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AABCK2918H1ZM | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AABCK2918H1ZS | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kant & Co Ltd has 22 board changes on record since 1989: 14 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Daisy Raj Singh was appointed as Director on 12 Feb 2026.
16 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kant & Co is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 23 December 1952 (74+ years old) and is registered under CIN L17232WB1952PLC020773.
Kant & Co has 3 current directors:
- Kausik Gupta - Director
- Deepankar Nandi - Director
- Daisy Raj Singh - Director
The latest financial statements of Kant & Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kant & Co is 19AABCK2918H1ZJ, registered in West Bengal. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 08AABCK2918H1ZM (Rajasthan), 24AABCK2918H1ZS (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kant & Co is L17232WB1952PLC020773. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Kant & Co is a listed company as per MCA records.
Kant & Co has 14 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 6 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Kant & Co was incorporated on 23 December 1952, making it 74+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Daisy Raj Singh was appointed as Director on 12 Feb 2026. Abhijit De was appointed as Manager on 11 Mar 2025. Sharad Goenka was appointed as CFO on 06 Jan 2025. Kant & Co has 22 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Kant & Co is at 4 Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarani, Clive Row, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
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