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Lionel India Limited - transport and logistics in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹28.9 Cr
▲ 20% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹2.54 Cr
Net margin 8.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹4.46 Cr
EBITDA margin 15.5%
Authorised capital
₹29.15 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹28.66 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹29.47 Cr
Secured borrowings
Company age
29 yrs
Est. 1997
Employees · EPFO
52
Provident fund records
About Lionel India Limited
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Lionel India Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the travel and tour services segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 03 April 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
Its director Saroj Kumar Poddar and family are #359 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U52110WB1997PLC083860. Its GSTIN is 19AACCR1952M1Z0 (West Bengal). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹29.15 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹28.66 Cr. It was formerly known as Rosenbluth Lionel India Limited. It is led by directors including Akshay Poddar and Saroj Kumar Poddar.
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 Birla Building 6th Floor East Wing 9/1 Rn Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹28.9 Cr, a growth of 20% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.54 Cr (net margin 8.8%) and EBITDA of ₹4.46 Cr (EBITDA margin 15.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 63% over three years and 21% over five years.
The company has about 52 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Lionel India Limited. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹29.47 Cr on record. Court records list 24 cases involving the company, including 19 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹18.15 Cr; the latest was in August 2021. Its 8 peer companies in the Transport and Logistics industry (Tour and Travel Operators), with the same principal business activity (travel agency and tour operators) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Imad Travel Private Limited with revenue of ₹29.68 Cr.
Lionel India Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-WB-10-0001435). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website lionelindia.com.
Company details
CIN U52110WB1997PLC083860
Registration Number 083860
Incorporation Date 03 April 1997
ROC Kolkata
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 29 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-WB-10-0001435
CIN history
Lionel India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U83860WB1997PLC083860. The current CIN is U52110WB1997PLC083860, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U52110WB1997PLC083860 | Current |
| U83860WB1997PLC083860 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Lionel India
India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #359 Saroj Kumar Poddar & family ₹10,400 Cr
Contact details
Lionel India Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is lionelindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressBirla Building 6th Floor East Wing 9/1 Rn Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Travel & Tour Services
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Comprehensive company report
Lionel India Limited - one report that includes everything
- 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
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Brands
Lionel India operates one associated brand: Lionel India Limited. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of corporate, MICE, and holiday services in India. | lionelindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Lionel India is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers travel agency and tour operators.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N3 | Travel agency and tour operators |
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Financials of Lionel India Limited
FY 2025 filings availableLionel India Limited reported revenue of ₹28.9 Cr (up 20% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹28.9 Cr ▲ 20%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹2.54 Cr margin 8.8%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹4.46 Cr margin 15.5%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 20%
3 years · compounded
▲ 63%
5 years · compounded
▲ 21%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 5%
3 years · compounded
▲ 77%
5 years · compounded
▲ 1%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over five years, including 20% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 5% 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 | ₹4.46 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.54 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lionel India Limited
Lionel India has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akshay Poddar Also directs: Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited, Zuari Industries Limited and 5 more | Director | 28 Oct 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Saroj Kumar Poddar Also directs: Adventz Developers LLP, Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd and 5 more | Director | 03 Apr 1997 | 29 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Jyotsna Poddar Also directs: Adventz Developers LLP, Zuari Industries Limited, Adventz Finance Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 03 Apr 1997 | 29 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Lionel India Limited is compared with the 8 companies closest to it by revenue in the Transport and Logistics industry (Tour and Travel Operators), with the same principal business activity (travel agency and tour operators), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Imad Travel Private Limited | ₹29.68 Cr (FY 2025) | -7.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| International Pilgrimage Revolution Private Limited | ₹29.5 Cr (FY 2024) | 290.0% | Aluva, Kerala, India | |||
| Palomino Hospitality Private Limited | ₹29.31 Cr (FY 2025) | 129.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Pinwheel Travel & Experience Private Limited | ₹29.3 Cr (FY 2025) | 41.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Experience Andamans Tours Private Limited | ₹29.27 Cr (FY 2024) | 220.0% | Andaman Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India | |||
| Lionel India Limitedthis company | ₹28.9 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹2.54 Cr | 8.8% | 20.0% | 52 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Cozmo Travel World Private Limited | ₹28.68 Cr (FY 2024) | 111.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Rajasthan Routes Trails Private Limited | ₹28.66 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Peirce & Leslie Travel Private Limited | ₹28.63 Cr (FY 2024) | 95.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Lionel India Limited is audited by A. K. Bagri & Associates for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| A. K. Bagri & Associates | FY 2021 | 318196E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lionel India Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹29.47 Cr
Satisfied charges
None
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2006 | 10055711 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹28 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Dec 2003 | 90247278 | State Bank of India | ₹1.45 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Feb 2000 | 90246986 | Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. | ₹2.34 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Lionel India Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹18.15 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
Total deals
5
Secondary share transfers
3
Rights issue
1
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹18.15 Cr
Deals on record (4 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Globalware Trading & Holdings Limited Seller: Coltrane Corporate Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zuari Global Limited Seller: Zyma Laboratories Limited |
| Mar 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Limited Seller: Evershine Merchant Private Limited |
| Feb 2007 | Rights issue | ₹5.41 Cr | Investors: Evershine Merchant Private Limited, Zyma Laboratories Limited, Adventz Investment Company Private Limited Seller: Adventz Investment Company Private Limited , Premium Exchange Finance Limited, Lionel Edwards Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Lionel India Limited has 24 court cases on record: 19 filed by Lionel India, 5 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 20 are disposed.
Total cases
24
Filed by the company
19
Filed against the company
5
Pending
4
Disposed
20
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| High courts | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 24)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Indus Integrated Information Management Limited | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Indus Edutrain Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (COMP.A) | Filed by the company against Netfinex.Com India Ltd., | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Court case (MEX) | Filed against the company by Tata Aia Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Re :Express Advisory Services Pvt Ltd -and- | 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 Lionel India Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Lionel India Limited has a workforce of 52 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
52
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
15.56%
GST
Lionel India has 7 GST registrations: 5 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
7
Active
5
Cancelled / inactive
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AACCR1952M1Z0 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AACCR1952M1Z5 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCR1952M1Z3 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AACCR1952M1ZZ | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Lionel India Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1997: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Lalit Kumar Newatia was appointed as CEO on 15 Jun 2021.
AGM
Lionel India Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 29 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Lionel India Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Kolkata I.
Appointed
Lalit Kumar Newatia was appointed as CEO.
Ceased
Abhijit Sinha ceased to be Ceo(Kmp).
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited of Rs. 28.00 Cr registered on 28 Sep 2006 with Charge ID 10055711 was modified on 10 Dec 2018.
Appointed
Akshay Poddar was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Harbachan Singh Bawa ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Shyam Sunder Bhartia ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 28.00 Cr with Charge ID 10055711 was registered on 28 Sep 2006.
Charges
A charge with State Bank Of India of Rs. 1.45 Cr registered on 22 Dec 2003 with Charge ID 90247278 was modified on 12 May 2005.
Charges
A charge with State Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 1.45 Cr with Charge ID 90247278 was registered on 22 Dec 2003.
Charges
A charge with Hong Kong And Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. amounted to Rs. 0.02 Cr with Charge ID 90246986 was registered on 09 Feb 2000.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lionel India is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in travel and tour services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 03 April 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52110WB1997PLC083860.
Lionel India has 3 current directors:
- Akshay Poddar - Director
- Saroj Kumar Poddar - Director
- Jyotsna Poddar - Director
The latest financial statements of Lionel India 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 Lionel India is 19AACCR1952M1Z0, registered in West Bengal. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AACCR1952M1Z5 (Delhi), 27AACCR1952M1Z3 (Maharashtra), 29AACCR1952M1ZZ (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lionel India is U52110WB1997PLC083860. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lionel India has 24 court cases on record: 19 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Lionel India was incorporated on 03 April 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Lionel India has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹18.15 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
The peers of Lionel India by revenue are Imad Travel Private Limited, International Pilgrimage Revolution Private Limited, Palomino Hospitality Private Limited, Pinwheel Travel & Experience Private Limited, Experience Andamans Tours Private Limited and 3 more, all in the Transport and Logistics industry (Tour and Travel Operators), with the same principal business activity (travel agency and tour operators).
Lalit Kumar Newatia was appointed as CEO on 15 Jun 2021. Abhijit Sinha ceased to be Ceo(Kmp) on 29 Feb 2020. Akshay Poddar was appointed as Director on 28 Oct 2013. Lionel India has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Lionel India is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-WB-10-0001435).