- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-GJ-24-0008673

About Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited
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Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited is a private limited company based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, a subsidiary of Elgin Road Services Private Limited. It operates in the health and beauty retail and distribution segment of the consumer goods sector. It was incorporated on 12 March 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U24240GJ1996PTC029037. Its GSTIN is 24AABCP7135P2Z2 (Gujarat). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹69.44 Lakh. It was formerly known as Aravali Dentifrices Private Limited and Prafull Dentifirices Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Anirban Aurobinido Bose (Manager) and Aswini Kanta Ray.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at C – 2/20 Baroda Industrial Estate Gorwa Road Vadodara, Gujarat, India – 390003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹24.03 Cr, a decline of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.49 Cr (net margin 6.2%) and EBITDA of ₹2.59 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 18% over five years.
The company has about 6 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Merlin Dentifrices. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹54.44 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed by the company; 1 case is pending.
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-GJ-24-0008673). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website merlintoothbrushes.in.
Company details
Name history
Merlin Dentifrices has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Aravali Dentifrices Private Limited, and Prafull Dentifirices Pvt Ltd. The current legal name is Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited | Current |
| Aravali Dentifrices Private Limited | Previous |
| Prafull Dentifirices Pvt Ltd | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Merlin Dentifrices
Contact details
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited's registered office is in Vadodara, Gujarat. Its website is merlintoothbrushes.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressC – 2/20 Baroda Industrial Estate Gorwa Road Vadodara, Gujarat, India – 390003
- IndustryConsumer Goods, Health & Beauty Retail & Distribution
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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
Brands
Merlin Dentifrices operates one associated brand: Merlin Dentifrices. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactures quality toothbrushes with German technology and European standards for oral care. | merlintoothbrushes.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Merlin Dentifrices is manufacturing. In detail, this covers plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C8 | Plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products |
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Financials of Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMerlin Dentifrices Private Limited reported revenue of ₹24.03 Cr (down 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 15% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18%. EBITDA fell 22% 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 | ₹2.59 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.49 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited
Merlin Dentifrices has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anirban Aurobinido Bose Also directs: Bhagirathi Plastics Private Limited | Manager | 15 Mar 2016 | 10 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Aswini Kanta Ray Also directs: Breech Oralcare Private Limited, W. H .Targett India Limited | Director | 13 Jul 2005 | 21 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Prafull Dwarkadas Goradia Also directs: Breech Oralcare Private Limited, W. H .Targett India Limited | Director | 19 Jan 2012 | 14 Years 9 Months | Current |
Auditor
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited is audited by Biswabikash & Associates for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Biswabikash & Associates | FY 2022 | 320333E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Merlin Dentifrices Private 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Jul 2019 | 100280973 | State Bank of India | ₹9.25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Oct 2018 | 100217191 | State Bank of India | ₹21.86 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jun 2010 | 10226498 | State Bank of India | ₹17.62 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 14 Jun 2010 | 10226499 | State Bank of India | ₹5.71 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Nov 1998 | 90113149 | Small Industries Development Bank of India | ₹- | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by Merlin Dentifrices. All case is pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South East, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against 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
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited has 6 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 26 overdue payments to 18 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 18)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Bluebell Industries | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Saptagiri Packagings Private Limited | |||
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| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited has a workforce of 6 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Merlin Dentifrices has 10 GST registrations: 5 active and 5 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 24AABCP7135P2Z2 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AABCP7135P1ZZ | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AABCP7135P1C5 | West Bengal | Active | 19 Jan 2018 |
| 19AABCP7135P3ZS | West Bengal | Active | 04 Dec 2020 |
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Recent activity
Merlin Dentifrices Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2005: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Kanwar Sain Vaid ceased to be Director on 13 Jan 2020.
11 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Merlin Dentifrices is an active private limited company based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The company works in health and beauty retail and distribution, within the consumer goods industry. It was incorporated on 12 March 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24240GJ1996PTC029037.
Merlin Dentifrices has 3 current directors:
- Aswini Kanta Ray - Director
- Prafull Dwarkadas Goradia - Director
- Anirban Aurobinido Bose - Manager
The latest financial statements of Merlin Dentifrices on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Merlin Dentifrices is 24AABCP7135P2Z2, registered in Gujarat. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 5 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AABCP7135P1ZZ (Delhi), 19AABCP7135P1C5 (West Bengal), 19AABCP7135P3ZS (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Merlin Dentifrices is U24240GJ1996PTC029037. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Merlin Dentifrices has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by the company. 1 is pending.
Merlin Dentifrices was incorporated on 12 March 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Kanwar Sain Vaid ceased to be Director on 13 Jan 2020. Anirban Aurobinido Bose was appointed as Manager on 15 Mar 2016. Sharad Chandra Chaturvedi ceased to be Director on 02 Mar 2015. Merlin Dentifrices has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Merlin Dentifrices is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-GJ-24-0008673).
Merlin Dentifrices has 6 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 26 overdue payments to 18 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 27 Apr 2023.
Merlin Dentifrices can be reached through the website merlintoothbrushes.in. Its registered office is in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

