About P K S Ltd
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P K S Ltd is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 20 July 1982.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U63090WB1982PLC035099. Its GSTIN is 19AABCP4914C2ZN (West Bengal). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹15 Cr. It was formerly known as P K S Private Ltd. It is led by directors including Swapan Kumar Saha (Managing Director) and Narayan Chandra Saha.
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 7 Camac Street Azimgunj House, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.16 Lakh, a growth of 91% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹43.95 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹43.95 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over three years and 35% over five years.
The company has about 2 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹945.92 Cr on record. Court records list 120 cases involving the company, including 92 filed by the company and 28 filed against it; 20 cases are pending.
The last known website on record is pksltd.com.
Company details
Contact details
P K S Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is pksltd.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address7 Camac Street Azimgunj House, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700017
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro 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
Business activity
The main business activity of P K S 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 |
Financials of P K S Ltd
FY 2019 filings availableP K S Ltd reported revenue of ₹4.16 Lakh (up 91% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 91% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 35%. 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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| Total Revenue | ₹4.16 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹43.95 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹43.95 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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Board of directors of P K S Ltd
P K S has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Swapan Kumar Saha Also directs: P.K.S. Commercial Pvt Ltd, Appollo Commercial Pvt Ltd, Crescent Manufacturing Pvt Ltd and 2 more | Managing Director | 20 Jul 1982 | 44 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Narayan Chandra Saha Also directs: P.K.S. Commercial Pvt Ltd, Appollo Commercial Pvt Ltd | Director | 10 Mar 1993 | 33 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Gopal Saha | Director | 20 Oct 2000 | 26 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
P K S Ltd is audited by KUMAR & KUMAR for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| KUMAR & KUMAR | FY 2019 | 311164E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of P K S Ltd is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 22 Sep 2009 | 10177783 | Punjab National Bank | ₹8 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Feb 2006 | 80033051 | Union Bank of India | ₹461.92 Cr | Open | |
| 06 Sep 1998 | 90251897 | Punjab National Bank | ₹26 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Aug 1998 | 90251893 | Punjab National Bank | ₹72.15 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Jun 1998 | 90251888 | The Federal Bank Ltd | ₹1.5 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
P K S Ltd has 120 court cases on record: 92 filed by P K S, 28 filed against it. 20 cases are pending and 100 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 101 | 20 | 15 |
| District courts | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 120)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, West Bengal | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against State Trading Corporation of India Ltd and Anr | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (APO) | Filed against the company by The State Trading Corporation of India Limited & Anr | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (APD) | Filed by the company against The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd & Anr. | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Union Bank of India | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CO.PET.) | Filed by the company against Mideast Integrated Steels Ltd | Disposed |
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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 P K S Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
P K S has 4 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
P K S Ltd has a workforce of 2 employees on its EPFO records as of Feb 2022, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2021-22 | 2 |
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GST
P K S has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCP4914C2ZN | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
P K S Ltd has 6 board changes on record since 1982: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Asoke Kumar Banerjee ceased to be Company Secretary on 03 Jun 2010.
13 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
P K S is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
P K S is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 20 July 1982 and is registered under CIN U63090WB1982PLC035099. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
P K S has 3 current directors:
- Swapan Kumar Saha - Managing Director
- Narayan Chandra Saha - Director
- Gopal Saha - Director
The latest financial statements of P K S 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 P K S is U63090WB1982PLC035099. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
P K S has open charges of ₹945.92 Cr and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
P K S has 120 court cases on record: 92 filed by the company and 28 filed against it. 20 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
P K S was incorporated on 20 July 1982. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Asoke Kumar Banerjee ceased to be Company Secretary on 03 Jun 2010. Sandeep Sahay ceased to be Company Secretary on 31 Dec 2009. Bidyut Kumar Choudhury ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Nov 2009. P K S has 6 board changes on record in total.
P K S can be reached through the website pksltd.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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