About Kothari Metals Ltd
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Kothari Metals Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the metals retail and distribution segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 06 June 1977 and has been in existence for over 49 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U28113WB1977PLC031033. Its GSTIN is 19AABCK0820C1Z4 (West Bengal). The company holds 15 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.76 Cr. It was formerly known as Kothari Metals Private Ltd. It is led by directors including Jitendra Kumar Nahata and Vinod Kumar Dugar.
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 Kothari Mansion Ground Floor 20/1 Belvedere Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700027.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,687.47 Cr, a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹40.26 Cr (net margin 2.4%) and EBITDA of ₹63.32 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 64 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Kothari Metals Limited. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹525 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹303.5 Cr on record. Court records list 57 cases involving the company, including 36 filed by the company and 21 filed against it; 15 cases are pending. The company has 9 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹15.7 Lakh; the latest was in March 2020. Its 5 peer companies in the Metals and Minerals industry (Metal Retail and Distribution, Metals), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Goldella Precious Metals Private Limited with revenue of ₹1,800.13 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kotharimetal.com.
Company details
CIN history
Kothari Metals has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U28113WB1977PTC031033. The current CIN is U28113WB1977PLC031033, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U28113WB1977PLC031033 | Current |
| U28113WB1977PTC031033 | Previous |
Contact details
Kothari Metals Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is kotharimetal.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressKothari Mansion Ground Floor 20/1 Belvedere Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700027
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Metal 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
Kothari Metals operates one associated brand: Kothari Metals Limited. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Import and supply of non-ferrous metals in India. | kotharimetal.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Kothari Metals is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Kothari Metals Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableKothari Metals Ltd reported revenue of ₹1,687.47 Cr (up 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 1% growth 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 | ₹63.32 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹40.26 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kothari Metals Ltd
Kothari Metals has 6 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Jitendra Kumar Nahata | Director | 07 Sep 2023 | 3 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Vinod Kumar Dugar Also directs: I-Thum Heights Maintenance LLP, Haileyburia Tea Estates Ltd, Tejpur Vanijya Ltd and 5 more | Director | 07 Sep 2023 | 3 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sayar Devi Kothari | Additional Director | 18 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Vikash Kothari Also directs: Kothari Metal & Minerals LLP, Kothari Metal Resourses Pvt Ltd, Kothari Magnesium Industries Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 28 Sep 1994 | 32 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ranjit Singh Kothari Also directs: Kothari Metal & Minerals LLP, Kothari Metal Resourses Pvt Ltd, Kothari Storage and Warehousing Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 06 Jun 1977 | 49 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Shalini Kothari | Director | 14 Mar 2006 | 20 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kothari Metals Ltd is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Metals and Minerals industry (Metal Retail and Distribution, Metals), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Goldella Precious Metals Private Limited | ₹1,800.13 Cr (FY 2025) | 698.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Indu Corporation Private Limited | ₹1,772.02 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| A K Patel Precious Metals Limited | ₹1,721.59 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | Rajkot, Gujarat, India | |||
| Kothari Metals Ltdthis company | ₹1,687.47 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹40.26 Cr | 2.4% | 1.0% | 64 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Abn Trade Link Private Limited | ₹1,640.42 Cr (FY 2016) | 28.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sponge Sales India Private Limited | ₹1,620.22 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Kothari Metals Ltd is audited by S. M. DAGA & CO. for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S. M. DAGA & CO. | FY 2024 | 303119E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kothari Metals Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 23 Jul 2024 | 100953360 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Feb 2022 | 100541779 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Apr 2019 | 100258638 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 100241554 | Others | ₹60 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Sep 2018 | 100200983 | Others | ₹60 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 17 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kothari Metals Ltd has 9 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹15.7 Lakh; the latest was in March 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kothari Metal Resources Private Limited, 3 individuals Seller: Looking Forward Advisory Ser Private Limited, Insilco Commercial Pvt Ltd , 2 individuals |
| Jun 2009 | Funding round | ₹15.7 Lakh | Investors: Dugar Agro Food Private Limited, Bract Traders Private Limited , Nutan Trade Credit Private Limited |
| Jan 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Looking Forward Advisory Ser Private Limited, 3 individuals Seller: Forward Looding Advisory Ser Private Limited, Linton Electro Optics Private Limited, Rose Kamal Mercantile Pvt.Ltd. , an individual |
| Jun 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kothari Magnesium Industries Private Limited , an individual Seller: Mollchand Finance Private Limited, Calcutta Multimax Pvt. Ltd. |
| May 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Acuta Multimax Private Limited, Kothari Commercial Corporation, an individual Seller: Dugar Agro Food Private Limited, Calcutta Multimax Pvt. Ltd. , Kothari Metal Resources Private Limited, an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kothari Metals Ltd has 57 court cases on record: 36 filed by Kothari Metals, 21 filed against it. 15 cases are pending and 42 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 30 | 16 | 8 |
| District courts | 25 | 4 | 7 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 57)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Active Aluminium Pvt Ltd and Others | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Natstock Securities Pvt. Ltd. and 13 others | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Yash Metal Impex Private Limited., Mumbai | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Appeal | Filed against the company by Yash Metal Impex Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Avarsekar and Sons 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kothari Metals Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Kothari Metals Ltd has a workforce of 64 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 09, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kothari Metals has 15 GST registrations: 8 active and 7 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCK0820C1Z4 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AABCK0820C2Z3 | West Bengal | Active | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 03AABCK0820C1ZH | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCK0820C1ZB | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kothari Metals Ltd has 12 board changes on record since 1977: 6 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Sayar Devi Kothari was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Dec 2024.
43 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kothari Metals is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in metal retail and distribution, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 06 June 1977 (49+ years old) and is registered under CIN U28113WB1977PLC031033.
Kothari Metals has 6 current directors:
- Jitendra Kumar Nahata - Director
- Vinod Kumar Dugar - Director
- Sayar Devi Kothari - Additional Director
- Vikash Kothari - Director
- Ranjit Singh Kothari - Director
- Shalini Kothari - Director
The latest financial statements of Kothari Metals 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 Kothari Metals is 19AABCK0820C1Z4, registered in West Bengal. The company has 15 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 19AABCK0820C2Z3 (West Bengal), 03AABCK0820C1ZH (Punjab), 06AABCK0820C1ZB (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kothari Metals is U28113WB1977PLC031033. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kothari Metals has 57 court cases on record: 36 filed by the company and 21 filed against it. 15 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kothari Metals was incorporated on 06 June 1977, making it 49+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Kothari Metals has 9 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹15.7 Lakh; the latest was in March 2020.
The peers of Kothari Metals by revenue are Goldella Precious Metals Private Limited, Indu Corporation Private Limited, A K Patel Precious Metals Limited, Abn Trade Link Private Limited, Sponge Sales India Private Limited, all in the Metals and Minerals industry (Metal Retail and Distribution, Metals), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Sayar Devi Kothari was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Dec 2024. Jitendra Kumar Nahata ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Vinod Kumar Dugar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Kothari Metals has 12 board changes on record in total.
Kothari Metals can be reached through the website kotharimetal.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.