About Cri Ltd
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Cri Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 16 May 1974 and has been in existence for over 52 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51909WB1974PLC029425. Its GSTIN is 19AABCC3552F1ZV (West Bengal). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹13.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.38 Cr. It was formerly known as Cash Register Company India Pvt Ltd and Cri Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Rohin Raj Sureka (Managing Director) and Avishi Sureka (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Premises No. – 333 Mahamayatalla Garia Main Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700084.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹234.33 Cr, a decline of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹25.45 Cr (net margin 10.9%) and EBITDA of ₹47.88 Cr (EBITDA margin 20.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 358 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: CRITips. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹146.61 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹207.58 Cr on record. Court records list 146 cases involving the company, including 107 filed by the company and 39 filed against it; 19 cases are pending. The company has 19 deals on record (17 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹6.66 Cr; the latest was in July 2020. The company has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 235 overdue payments to 34 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website critips.com.
Company details
Name history
Cri has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Cash Register Company India Pvt Ltd, and Cri Pvt Ltd. The current legal name is Cri Ltd.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Cri Ltd | Current |
| Cash Register Company India Pvt Ltd | Previous |
| Cri Pvt Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
Cri has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U51120WB1974PLC029425. The current CIN is U51909WB1974PLC029425, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51909WB1974PLC029425 | Current |
| U51120WB1974PLC029425 | Previous |
Contact details
Cri Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is critips.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressPremises No. – 333 Mahamayatalla Garia Main Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700084
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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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
Cri operates one associated brand: CRITips. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Designs and produces precision pen tips for writing instruments worldwide. | critips.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Cri are manufacturing and trade. In detail, this covers metal and metal products and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Cri Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableCri Ltd reported revenue of ₹234.33 Cr (down 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 13% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10%. 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 | ₹47.88 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹25.45 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 20.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 10.9% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Cri Ltd
Cri Ltd currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 19 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shivani Agarwal Also directs: JWG Growth LLP, Niraj Investment Company Pvt Ltd, Raj Ad & Properties Pvt Ltd and 3 more | Director | 31 Aug 2017 | 9 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Vikash Tibrewal Also directs: BTC Vyapaar Private Limited, Avnija Tradecom Private Limited, Dhulagarh Trade Solution Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 12 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Bharat Kumar Banthia Also directs: Aviro Vanijya Private Limited, Aviro Abasan Private Limited, Aviro Granite Private Limited and 5 more | Company Secretary | 30 Jun 2014 | 12 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rohin Raj Sureka Also directs: Aviro Writing Instruments Private Limited, Aviro Vanijya Private Limited, Aviro Abasan Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 01 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Raj Kumar Goenka | Director | 20 Nov 2007 | 18 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Priti A Sureka Also directs: Suntrack Alind LLP, Emami Limited, Aviro Writing Instruments Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 01 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cri Ltd is audited by S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP | FY 2024 | 306033E/E300272 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cri Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 20 Mar 2024 | 100893870 | Others | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 23 Aug 2022 | 100607635 | Others | ₹1.47 Cr | Open | |
| 11 May 2018 | 100201647 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹15.84 Cr | Open | |
| 11 May 2018 | 100187745 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹6.3 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Apr 2015 | 10563495 | Others | ₹88 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 34 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cri Ltd has 19 deals on record (17 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹6.66 Cr; the latest was in July 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: TMT Viniyogan Ltd. , 3 individuals |
| Jun 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Diwakar Viniyog Private Limited , Suntrack Commerce Private Limited , Bhanu Vyapaar Private Limited |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Raviraj Viniyog Private Limited , TMT Viniyogan Ltd. , 2 individuals Seller: Medal Chemical & Research Works Limited. , Pan Emami Cosmed Limited, 2 individuals |
| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Epl Securities Limited , 3 individuals |
| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Ramshila Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Seller: Pan Emami Cosmed 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
Cri Ltd has 146 court cases on record: 107 filed by Cri, 39 filed against it. 19 cases are pending and 127 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 102 | 27 | 17 |
| High courts | 39 | 10 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 146)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Central, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Himani Limited and 4 others | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Court case (RCT ARCT) | Filed against the company by Ms Emami Limited | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed against the company by Dalhousie Properties Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Execution petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against individuals | 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
Cri Ltd was last rated by Care on 03 Jan 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 03 Jan 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Cri Ltd has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 235 overdue payments to 34 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 34)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Vip Conveyors Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Goa Micro Carbide Tools LLP | |||
| TTS Systematix Pvt Ltd | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Cri has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCC3552F1ZV | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AABCC3552F1Z4 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cri Ltd has 26 board changes on record since 2007: 7 appointments and 19 cessations. The latest: Vikash Tibrewal ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Sep 2025.
103 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Cri is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 16 May 1974 (52+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51909WB1974PLC029425.
Cri has 7 current directors and KMP:
- Rohin Raj Sureka - Managing Director
- Avishi Sureka - Whole-Time Director
- Shivani Agarwal - Director
- Vikash Tibrewal - Director
- Raj Kumar Goenka - Director
- Priti A Sureka - Director
- Bharat Kumar Banthia - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Cri on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Cri is 19AABCC3552F1ZV, registered in West Bengal. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AABCC3552F1Z4 (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cri is U51909WB1974PLC029425. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cri has 146 court cases on record: 107 filed by the company and 39 filed against it. 19 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Cri was incorporated on 16 May 1974, making it 52+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Cri has 19 deals on record (17 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹6.66 Cr; the latest was in July 2020.
Vikash Tibrewal ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Sep 2025. Vikash Tibrewal was appointed as Director on 12 Mar 2025. Vijay Chandgothia ceased to be Additional Director on 16 Dec 2020. Cri has 26 board changes on record in total.
Cri has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 235 overdue payments to 34 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Cri can be reached through the website critips.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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