
Surprise Traders Ltd
About Surprise Traders Ltd
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Surprise Traders Ltd was a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the financial services and investment segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 20 February 1982.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51109WB1982PLC034601. Its GSTIN is 19AADCS7859P1ZA (West Bengal).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹49 Lakh. It was led by directors including Arun Kumar Sharma and Archana Shroff.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 18 October 2022, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2022. The registered office was at 68/2 Harish Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700025.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹28.44 Lakh, a growth of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹42.99 Lakh (net margin 151.2%) and EBITDA of ₹59.48 Lakh (EBITDA margin 209.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years and 37% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹35 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company.
Company details
CIN history
Surprise Traders has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U51109WB1982PLC034601, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51109WB1982PLC034601 | Current |
| U99999WB1982PLC034601 | Previous |
| L51109WB1982PLC034601 | Previous |
Contact details
Surprise Traders Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address68/2 Harish Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700025
- IndustryFinancial Services, Financial Activities
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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 Surprise Traders is real estate. In detail, this covers real estate activities with own or leased property.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Real Estate | L1 | Real estate activities with own or leased property |
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Financials of Surprise Traders Ltd
FY 2022 filings availableSurprise Traders Ltd reported revenue of ₹28.44 Lakh (up 16% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 37% over five years, including 16% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 77% 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 | ₹59.48 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹42.99 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 209.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 151.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Surprise Traders Ltd
Surprise Traders has 3 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Kumar Sharma | Director | 09 Jan 2015 | 11 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Archana Shroff Also directs: Nidan Constructions Pvt Ltd, Shronit Builders Pvt Ltd, Sweet Home Constructions Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 06 Feb 2019 | 7 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Pawan Kumar Dhanuka | Director | 27 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Surprise Traders Ltd is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (real estate activities with own or leased property), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| SPJ Properties Private Limited | ₹28.48 Lakh (FY 2025) | -25.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Shivshakti Infracity Private Limited | ₹28.47 Lakh (FY 2024) | -95.0% | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Cri Infrastructures (India) Private Limited | ₹28.46 Lakh (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Pam Rose Housing and Construction Private Limited | ₹28.46 Lakh (FY 2023) | 13.0% | Punjab, India | |||
| Mass Awash Private Limited | ₹28.45 Lakh (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Surprise Traders Ltdthis company | ₹28.44 Lakh (FY 2022) | ₹42.99 Lakh | 151.2% | 16.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Stuti Infrastructure Private Limited | ₹28.43 Lakh (FY 2025) | -35.0% | Howrah, West Bengal, India | |||
| Ashraybhoomi Developers Private Limited | ₹28.42 Lakh (FY 2024) | 19.0% | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Propyards Infratech Private Limited | ₹28.41 Lakh (FY 2025) | -11.0% | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Ackesh Infra Private Limited | ₹28.4 Lakh (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Mangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Lily Commotrade Private Limited | ₹28.4 Lakh (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Howrah, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Surprise Traders Ltd is audited by S.K. Agrawal & Co. for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S.K. Agrawal & Co. | FY 2017 | 306033E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Surprise Traders Ltd is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 07 Feb 2013 | 10408149 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 01 Mar 2005 | 80047369 | Uco Bank | ₹30 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 90249337 | Uco Bank | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Surprise Traders Ltd has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by Surprise Traders. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against The Ishwar Industries Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Ishwar Industries Ltd.& Ors. | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Court case (C.A.(CAA)) | Filed by the company | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kolkata | Court case (C.P.(CAA)) | Filed by the company | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Zonal Manager,Indian Overseas Bank | 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 Surprise Traders Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Surprise Traders has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2017. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
Surprise Traders has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AADCS7859P1ZA | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Surprise Traders Ltd has 16 board changes on record since 2009: 3 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Binod Kumar Sharma ceased to be Managing Director on 31 Dec 2020.
13 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Surprise Traders has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Surprise Traders was a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company worked in financial activities, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 20 February 1982 and is registered under CIN U51109WB1982PLC034601. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Surprise Traders was incorporated on 20 February 1982. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Surprise Traders had 3 directors:
- Arun Kumar Sharma - Director
- Archana Shroff - Director
- Pawan Kumar Dhanuka - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Surprise Traders is U51109WB1982PLC034601. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Surprise Traders is at 682 Harish Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700025.
The latest financial statements of Surprise Traders on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2022. Its last annual general meeting was held on 18 October 2022. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Surprise Traders is 19AADCS7859P1ZA, registered in West Bengal.
Surprise Traders operated in the financial services industry, in the financial activities segment.
The peers of Surprise Traders by revenue are SPJ Properties Private Limited, Shivshakti Infracity Private Limited, Cri Infrastructures (India) Private Limited, Pam Rose Housing and Construction Private Limited, Mass Awash Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (real estate activities with own or leased property).
Surprise Traders has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company. Most are in the high courts.

