Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
About Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Assam, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 27 May 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Guwahati, under CIN U01132AS1987PTC002704. Its GSTIN is 18AADCS2265B1ZN (Assam). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.18 Cr. It is led by directors Indranil Sarmah and Malavika Sharma.
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 Sotai Tea Estatesotai Jorhat, Assam, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹9.75 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹75.52 Lakh (net margin 7.7%) and EBITDA of ₹97 Lakh (EBITDA margin 10%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 13% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.4 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2.35 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 7 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
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- Registered AddressSotai Tea Estatesotai Jorhat, Assam, India
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro Retail & Distribution
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Business Activity of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
The main business activity of Sotai Tea Co is agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers production of crops and animals.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd FY 2024 filings available
Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹9.75 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over five years, including 12% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 26% 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 of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Financial Ratios of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Sotai Tea Co are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indranil Sarmah Also directs: Issn Tea Assam LLP | Director | 27 May 1987 | 39 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Malavika Sharma | Director | 07 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Ahirkar Tea and Dairy Products Private Limited | ₹9.99 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 17.0% | •••• | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Digboi Tea Producer Company Limited | ₹9.96 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 3.0% | •••• | Digboi, Assam, India |
| Jogijhora Tea & Agro Private Limited | ₹9.94 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -3.0% | •••• | Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Gooday Products Private Limited | ₹9.85 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 4614.0% | •••• | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Pandharpuri Chay Private Limited | ₹9.82 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -13.0% | •••• | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd this company | ₹9.75 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 12.0% | •••• | Assam, India |
| J.J. Tea Private Limited | ₹9.75 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 9.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| B Gupta (Tea) Pvt Ltd | ₹9.73 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 0.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Kunta Agro Private Limited | ₹9.67 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -11.0% | •••• | Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Putin Baree Tea Association Ltd | ₹9.67 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 201.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Gurjangjhora Tea & Industries Ltd | ₹9.63 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 4.0% | •••• | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Sotai Tea Co by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd is audited by SIDDHARTHA S.B. BORUAH & CO. for the financial year 2022.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| SIDDHARTHA S.B. BORUAH & CO. | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Ownership and Shareholding of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹58.14 Lakh | Open |
| 03 Mar 2023 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹14.58 Lakh | Open |
| 19 Mar 2021 | North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited | ₹67 Lakh | Open |
| 20 Jun 2003 | Uti Bank Ltd | ₹15 Lakh | Satisfied |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Uti Bank Ltd | ₹2.2 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal Cases of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd has 7 court cases on record: 7 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 6 are disposed. Status as checked between 01 Oct 2026 and 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Tea Brokers Guwahati Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Court case (Complaint Case C.R.) | Filed against the company by Tea Brokers Guwahati Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Court case (Motor Vehicle Act) | Filed against the company by State of Assam | Pending |
| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Execution petition | Filed against the company by Tea Brokers Guwahati Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kamrup Metro, Assam | Court case (Complaint Case C.R.) | Filed against the company by Tae Brokersguwahati Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
Full case history
All 7 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Employment history and EPFO contributions of people linked to Sotai Tea Co.
Employee and EPFO history
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Recent Activity on Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd has 2 board changes on record since 1987: 2 appointments. The latest: Malavika Sharma was appointed as Director on 07 Dec 2005.
1 earlier event is listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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MSME Payment Delays by Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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GST Compliance of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 18AADCS2265B1ZN | Assam | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AADCS2265B1ZL | West Bengal | Active | 16 Oct 2020 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sotai Tea Co Pvt Ltd
Sotai Tea Co is an active private limited company based in Assam, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 27 May 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01132AS1987PTC002704.
Sotai Tea Co reported revenue of ₹9.75 Cr for FY 2025 (up 12% YoY).
Sotai Tea Co has 2 current directors:
- Indranil Sarmah - Director
- Malavika Sharma - Director
Sotai Tea Co reported a net profit of ₹75.52 Lakh (net margin 7.7%) and EBITDA of ₹97 Lakh (EBITDA margin 10%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Sotai Tea Co is 4% over three years and 13% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue rose 12%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Sotai Tea Co is 18AADCS2265B1ZN, registered in Assam. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 19AADCS2265B1ZL (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sotai Tea Co is U01132AS1987PTC002704. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Sotai Tea Co has 7 court cases on record: 7 filed against it. 1 is pending.
Sotai Tea Co was incorporated on 27 May 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Guwahati.
The peers of Sotai Tea Co by revenue are Ahirkar Tea and Dairy Products Private Limited, Digboi Tea Producer Company Limited, Jogijhora Tea & Agro Private Limited, Gooday Products Private Limited, Pandharpuri Chay Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee).
Malavika Sharma was appointed as Director on 07 Dec 2005. Indranil Sarmah was appointed as Director on 27 May 1987.