About Alchemist Limited
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Alchemist Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company is currently undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency professional. It operates in the agricultural support and advisory segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 05 July 1988.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN L72200DL1988PLC192643. Its GSTIN is 03AABCT1238R1Z7 (Punjab). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 1 is active. Its shares are listed on BSE: 526707 and NSE: ALCHEM.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹121.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹13.87 Cr.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at 23, Nehru Place India, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Alchemist Group. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹112.8 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹36.85 Cr on record. Court records list 352 cases involving the company, including 189 filed by the company and 163 filed against it; 67 cases are pending. The company has 127 deals on record (127 market trades); the latest was in December 2020. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 20 overdue payments to 9 micro and small suppliers.
The last known website on record is alchemist.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Alchemist has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L72200DL1988PLC192643, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L72200DL1988PLC192643 | Current |
| L72200PB1988PLC008524 | Previous |
| U72200PB1988PLC008524 | Previous |
Contact details
Alchemist Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is alchemist.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address23, Nehru Place India, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- IndustryAgriculture, Agri Support Services
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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
Alchemist operates one associated brand: Alchemist Group. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operations across multiple sectors are managed by Alchemist Group. | alchemist.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activities of Alchemist are manufacturing and agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products and production of crops and animals. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products | |
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals |
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Financials of Alchemist Limited
FY 2019 filings availableAlchemist Limited reported revenue of ₹1,470 (down 100% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 95% over five years. 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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Board of directors and KMP of Alchemist Limited
Alchemist Limited currently reports 0 directors and 1 key managerial person. 28 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anop Singh Negi | Cfo | 11 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Alchemist Limited is audited by Anu & Associates for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Anu & Associates | FY 2019 | 019624N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Alchemist Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, 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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| 08 Dec 2014 | 10536690 | Punjab National Bank | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 06 Sep 2013 | 10450883 | Uco Bank | ₹3.75 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Sep 2012 | 10387164 | United Bank of India | ₹2.06 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Jun 2012 | 10364263 | Punjab National Bank | ₹16.56 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Jan 2012 | 10335661 | Punjab National Bank | ₹1.58 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 21 View all charges
Deals & funding
Alchemist Limited has 127 deals on record (127 market trades); the latest was in December 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 127)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Market trade | ₹5.5 Lakh | Seller: The New India Assurance Company Limited |
| Oct 2020 | Market trade | ₹4.3 Lakh | Seller: The New India Assurance Company Limited |
| Apr 2017 | Market trade | ₹1.38 Cr | Buyer: Kga Securities (India) Limited Seller: Kga Securities (India) Limited , Plutus Terra India Fund |
| Jan 2012 | Market trade | ₹73.5 Lakh | Buyer: NBN Fintrade Private Limited Seller: NBN Fintrade Private Limited |
| Jan 2012 | Market trade | ₹1.16 Cr | Buyer: NBN Fintrade Private Limited , Mansi Share and Stock Broking Private Limited Seller: NBN Fintrade Private Limited , Mansi Share and Stock Broking Private 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
Alchemist Limited has 352 court cases on record: 189 filed by Alchemist, 163 filed against it. 67 cases are pending and 285 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 297 | 133 | 49 |
| High courts | 40 | 17 | 8 |
| NCLAT | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 352)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Sai Tech Medicare Pvt. Ltd | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Sai Tech Medicare Pvt. Ltd | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Alchemist Township India Ltd. Through Its Resolution Professional | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Alchemist Township India Ltd. Through Its Resolution Professional | Pending |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Execution petition | Filed against the company by M/S Scope Ingredients Pvt Ltd | 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
Alchemist Limited was last rated by Crisil on 20 Dec 2019.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 20 Dec 2019 |
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MSME payment delays
Alchemist Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 20 overdue payments to 9 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 9)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| CPL Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Armstrong International Consultants | |||
| Primus Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Ashirbad House Keeping Services Private Limited | |||
| Black Cats Protections Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Alchemist has 1 subsidiary company and 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Alchemist Healthcare Limited | U74999DL2016PLC290389 |
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Employees & EPFO
Alchemist Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Jul 31, 2025, across 4 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Alchemist has 10 GST registrations: 1 active and 9 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 03AABCT1238R1Z7 | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Alchemist Limited has 48 board changes on record since 1988: 24 appointments and 24 cessations. The latest: Maria Fernandes ceased to be Director on 09 Feb 2021.
77 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Alchemist is undergoing "Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process" (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Management control has been transferred to an insolvency resolution professional. The company may not be able to independently enter into new commitments during this period. This is a high-risk status - verify the resolution status before any engagement.
Alchemist is a company under insolvency, formerly operating as a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in agri support services, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 05 July 1988 and is registered under CIN L72200DL1988PLC192643. Listed on BSE: 526707 and NSE: ALCHEM. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Alchemist has 1 current director and KMP:
- Anop Singh Negi - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Alchemist on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Alchemist is L72200DL1988PLC192643. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Alchemist is listed on both BSE (code: 526707) and NSE (symbol: ALCHEM).
Alchemist has open charges of ₹112.8 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹36.85 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Alchemist has 352 court cases on record: 189 filed by the company and 163 filed against it. 67 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Alchemist was incorporated on 05 July 1988. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Alchemist has 127 deals on record (127 market trades); the latest was in December 2020.
Maria Fernandes ceased to be Director on 09 Feb 2021. Charandeep Singh Jolly ceased to be Director on 08 Feb 2021. Ambika Chowdhary ceased to be Director on 30 Jan 2021. Alchemist has 48 board changes on record in total.