About Alfred Herbert Limited
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Alfred Herbert Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd. It operates in the process machinery and industrial equipment segment of the machinery and industrial equipment sector. It was incorporated on 10 November 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U32109WB1987PLC043261. Its GSTIN is 29AAACH6406N1ZA (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹91 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹90 Lakh. It was formerly known as Herbert Electronics Limited. It is led by directors including Vikram Matta and Partha Pratim Das.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 02 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 13/3 Strand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.96 Lakh, a decline of 83% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.82 Lakh (net margin -92.9%) and EBITDA of -₹1.82 Lakh (EBITDA margin -92.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 82% over three years and 71% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹8.3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2.8 Cr on record. Court records list 16 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 12 filed against it; 9 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website alfredherbert.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Alfred Herbert has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L32109WB1987PLC043261. The current CIN is U32109WB1987PLC043261, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U32109WB1987PLC043261 | Current |
| L32109WB1987PLC043261 | Previous |
Contact details
Alfred Herbert Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is alfredherbert.co.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address13/3 Strand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryMachinery and Equipment, Process Machinery & Industrial Equipment, Hydraulic Machinery & Equipment
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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 Alfred Herbert is manufacturing. In detail, this covers electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
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Financials of Alfred Herbert Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAlfred Herbert Limited reported revenue of ₹1.96 Lakh (down 83% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 71% over five years, including a 83% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 87% 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 | -₹1.82 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.82 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -92.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -92.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Alfred Herbert Limited
Alfred Herbert has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikram Matta Also directs: Herbert Holdings Ltd | Director | 21 Dec 2017 | 8 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Partha Pratim Das Also directs: Herbert Holdings Ltd | Director | 14 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Alka Bhandari Also directs: Herbert Holdings Ltd, Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd | Director | 24 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | Current |
Auditor
Alfred Herbert Limited is audited by FOR ALPS& CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| FOR ALPS& CO | FY 2023 | 313132E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Alfred Herbert Limited 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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| 25 Sep 2004 | 90383456 | Uti Bank Ltd. | ₹8.3 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Sep 2005 | 90388084 | Canara Bank | ₹2.8 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Alfred Herbert Limited has 16 court cases on record: 4 filed by Alfred Herbert, 12 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 7 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| High courts | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 16)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed against the company by M/S Kalki Fluid Power P Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Appeal | Filed by the company against M/S Kalki Fluid Power Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M S Kalki Fluid Power P Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (REF) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (REF) | 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
Alfred Herbert Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 96 overdue payments to 11 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 11)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Alfred Herbert has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAACH6406N1ZA | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Alfred Herbert Limited has 15 board changes on record since 1987: 9 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Partha Pratim Das was appointed as Director on 14 Nov 2024.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Alfred Herbert is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in process machinery and industrial equipment, within the machinery and equipment industry. It was incorporated on 10 November 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U32109WB1987PLC043261.
Alfred Herbert has 3 current directors:
- Vikram Matta - Director
- Partha Pratim Das - Director
- Alka Bhandari - Director
The latest financial statements of Alfred Herbert on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 02 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Alfred Herbert is 29AAACH6406N1ZA, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Alfred Herbert is U32109WB1987PLC043261. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Alfred Herbert has 16 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 12 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Alfred Herbert was incorporated on 10 November 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Partha Pratim Das was appointed as Director on 14 Nov 2024. Shobhana Sethi ceased to be Director on 14 Nov 2024. Alka Bhandari was appointed as Director on 24 Jan 2024. Alfred Herbert has 15 board changes on record in total.
Alfred Herbert has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 96 overdue payments to 11 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 06 Jun 2019.
Alfred Herbert can be reached through the website alfredherbert.co.in. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
The registered office of Alfred Herbert is at 133 Strand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
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