Venera Mercantile Private Limited
About Venera Mercantile Private Limited
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Venera Mercantile Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 11 March 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51909WB2016PTC210271.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹25 Lakh. It is led by directors Nand Kishor Jha and Abhishek Sharma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 November 2021, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2021. The registered office is at 12 Hemanta Basu Sarani 2nd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
As per the financials filed for FY 2021, the company reported a revenue of ₹15.52 Cr, a decline of 49% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.24 Cr (net margin -8%) and EBITDA of -₹27.34 Lakh (EBITDA margin -1.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over three years and 105% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹8.62 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Venera Mercantile Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address12 Hemanta Basu Sarani 2nd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage 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 Venera Mercantile is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Venera Mercantile Private Limited
FY 2021 filings availableVenera Mercantile Private Limited reported revenue of ₹15.52 Cr (down 49% YoY) for FY 2021.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 49% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 105%. EBITDA fell 136% 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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| Revenue from Operations | ₹15.52 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹27.34 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.24 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -1.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Venera Mercantile Private Limited
Venera Mercantile has 2 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Nand Kishor Jha Also directs: Indigo Agencies Private Limited, Tigerhill Vintrade Private Limited, Krishna Infraproperties Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 05 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Abhishek Sharma Also directs: Indigo Agencies Private Limited, Tigerhill Vintrade Private Limited, Anita Fiscal Services Pvt Ltd and 2 more | Director | 15 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Venera Mercantile Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Food and Beverages Retail and Distribution), 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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| Viblin India Private Limited | ₹15.57 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Vanya Foods Private Limited | ₹15.55 Cr (FY 2025) | -33.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Pursuit of Wellness Private Limited | ₹15.54 Cr (FY 2025) | -28.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Venera Mercantile Private Limitedthis company | ₹15.52 Cr (FY 2021) | -₹1.24 Cr | -8% | -49.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| GTR Agro and Trading Private Limited | ₹15.51 Cr (FY 2023) | 116.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Venera Mercantile Private Limited is audited by M K JHA & CO for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M K JHA & CO | FY 2021 | 326374E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Venera Mercantile Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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 2019 | 100288200 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹14 Lakh | Open | |
| 05 Mar 2018 | 100180141 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹8.48 Cr | Open |
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Legal cases
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Venera Mercantile Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2016: 2 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Abhishek Sharma ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Venera Mercantile is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 11 March 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51909WB2016PTC210271.
Venera Mercantile has 2 current directors:
- Nand Kishor Jha - Director
- Abhishek Sharma - Director
The latest financial statements of Venera Mercantile on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2021. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 November 2021. Year-wise statements from FY 2016 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Venera Mercantile is U51909WB2016PTC210271. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Venera Mercantile was incorporated on 11 March 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of Venera Mercantile by revenue are Viblin India Private Limited, Vanya Foods Private Limited, Pursuit of Wellness Private Limited, GTR Agro and Trading Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Food and Beverages Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Abhishek Sharma ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Abhishek Sharma was appointed as Director on 15 Jun 2019. Uma Shankar Singhal ceased to be Director on 15 Jun 2019. Venera Mercantile has 7 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Venera Mercantile is at 12 Hemanta Basu Sarani 2nd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700069.
Venera Mercantile operates in the food and beverages industry, in the food and beverage retail and distribution segment.
Venera Mercantile has open charges of ₹8.62 Cr and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
The compliance status of Venera Mercantile is compliant as of 03 September 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
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