Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd
About Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd
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Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 19 July 1983 and has been in existence for over 43 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U01401WB1983PTC036549. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹20.8 Lakh. It is led by directors Susmita Sadhu and Indraneel Sadhu.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 34 Behari Lal Ghosh Roadbelghoria, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700057.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹11.36 Lakh, a growth of 25% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹41.6 Lakh (net margin -366.1%) and EBITDA of -₹52.87 Lakh (EBITDA margin -465.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 47% over three years and 45% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹80 Lakh on record. Court records list 4 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Prayas Papers has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999WB1983PTC036549. The current CIN is U01401WB1983PTC036549, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U01401WB1983PTC036549 | Current |
| U99999WB1983PTC036549 | Previous |
Contact details
Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address34 Behari Lal Ghosh Roadbelghoria, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700057
- 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
Financials of Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availablePrayas Papers Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹11.36 Lakh (up 25% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 45% over five years, including 25% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹11.36 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹52.87 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹41.6 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -465.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -366.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd
Prayas Papers has 2 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susmita Sadhu | Director | 01 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Indraneel Sadhu | Director | 29 Nov 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd is audited by S N ROY & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S N ROY & CO | FY 2022 | 313054E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, 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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| 05 Jul 2013 | 10441501 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹65 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 04 Mar 2005 | 90247494 | State Bank of India | ₹15 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd has 4 court cases on record: 3 filed by Prayas Papers, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 4)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1802-Ordinary Civil Matters : T.P. Under Section 25 of the C.P.C.) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed by the company against State of W.B. | Disposed |
| High Court | Tax appeal | Filed by the company against Dept. Comm. I.Tax,Company Circle | 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 Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 09, 2024.
GST
Prayas Papers has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Prayas Papers Pvt Ltd has 8 board changes on record since 2005: 2 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Prabir Kumar Sadhu ceased to be Director on 27 Jun 2022.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Prayas Papers is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 19 July 1983 (43+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01401WB1983PTC036549.
Prayas Papers has 2 current directors:
- Susmita Sadhu - Director
- Indraneel Sadhu - Director
The latest financial statements of Prayas Papers on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Prayas Papers has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Prayas Papers is U01401WB1983PTC036549. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Prayas Papers has 4 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Prayas Papers was incorporated on 19 July 1983, making it 43+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Prabir Kumar Sadhu ceased to be Director on 27 Jun 2022. Susmita Sadhu ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Susmita Sadhu was appointed as Director on 01 Sep 2021. Prayas Papers has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Prayas Papers is at 34 Behari Lal Ghosh Roadbelghoria, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700057.
Prayas Papers operates in the agriculture industry, in the agro retail and distribution segment.