About Astra Lighting Limited
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Astra Lighting Limited is a public limited company based in Chandigarh, India. It operates in the electronics manufacturing segment of the consumer electronics and durables sector. It was incorporated on 21 March 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chandigarh, under CIN U31909CH1997PLC019621. Its GSTIN is 02AAFCA3801K2Z4 (Himachal Pradesh). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.99 Cr. It is led by directors including Gurbir Chahal (Whole-Time Director) and Parmeet Singh.
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 SCO 66 Sector 20 C Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India – 160020.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.02 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.28 Cr (net margin 81.6%) and EBITDA of ₹3.36 Cr (EBITDA margin 83.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 70% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 17 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹32.16 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4.75 Cr on record. Court records list 40 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 32 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website astralighting.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Astra Lighting has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L31909CH1997PLC019621. The current CIN is U31909CH1997PLC019621, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U31909CH1997PLC019621 | Current |
| L31909CH1997PLC019621 | Previous |
Contact details
Astra Lighting Limited's registered office is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Its website is astralighting.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressSCO 66 Sector 20 C Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India – 160020
- IndustryConsumer Electronics & Durables, Electronics Manufacturing
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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 Astra Lighting is manufacturing. In detail, this covers electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
Financials of Astra Lighting Limited
FY 2024 filings availableAstra Lighting Limited reported revenue of ₹4.02 Cr (up 379% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 379% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7%. EBITDA rose 354% 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 | ₹3.36 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.28 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 83.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 81.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Astra Lighting Limited
Astra Lighting has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Parmeet Singh | Director | 21 Mar 1997 | 29 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Gurbir Chahal | Whole-Time Director | 17 Oct 2014 | 12 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ravi | Additional Director | 15 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Astra Lighting Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Manufacturing, Lighting), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Intertek Appliances Private Limited | ₹4.03 Cr (FY 2019) | -15.0% | Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India | |||
| Canqua Lighting Private Limited | ₹4.02 Cr (FY 2024) | 26.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Astra Lighting Limitedthis company | ₹4.02 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹3.28 Cr | 81.6% | 379.0% | 17 | Chandigarh, India |
| Ketko San Private Limited | ₹4.01 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Astra Lighting Limited is audited by Datta Singla & Co. for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Datta Singla & Co. | FY 2022 | 006185N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Astra Lighting Limited 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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| 29 Mar 2014 | 10491255 | Punjab National Bank | ₹1.16 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Sep 2012 | 10377983 | Punjab National Bank | ₹2.32 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Jul 2012 | 10367765 | Office of Director of Industries Himachal Pradseh | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | 10209614 | Punjab National Bank | ₹97 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Dec 2006 | 10035197 | Punjab National Bank | ₹5 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 17 View all charges
Legal cases
Astra Lighting Limited has 40 court cases on record: 8 filed by Astra Lighting, 32 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 34 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 30 | 29 | 5 |
| High courts | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 40)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary case) | Filed against the company by Bajaj Electricals Ltd. | Pending |
| NCLT, Chandigarh | Petition | Filed against the company by M/S Puri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Chandigarh | Civil miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S Energy Infrastructure India Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Execution petition | Filed against the company by Sunrise Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Chandigarh | Execution petition | Filed against the company by Sunrise Freight Forwarders Pvt 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Astra Lighting Limited was last rated by Care on 18 May 2026.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 18 May 2026 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Astra Lighting Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Astra Lighting Limited has a workforce of 17 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Astra Lighting has 4 GST registrations: 1 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 02AAFCA3801K2Z4 | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Astra Lighting Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1997: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Damoder Das ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Dec 2022.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Astra Lighting is an active public limited company based in Chandigarh, India. The company works in electronics manufacturing, within the consumer electronics and durables industry. It was incorporated on 21 March 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U31909CH1997PLC019621.
Astra Lighting has 3 current directors:
- Gurbir Chahal - Whole-Time Director
- Parmeet Singh - Director
- Ravi - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Astra Lighting on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Astra Lighting is 02AAFCA3801K2Z4, registered in Himachal Pradesh. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 3 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Astra Lighting is U31909CH1997PLC019621. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Astra Lighting has 40 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 32 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Astra Lighting was incorporated on 21 March 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chandigarh.
The peers of Astra Lighting by revenue are Intertek Appliances Private Limited, Canqua Lighting Private Limited, Ketko San Private Limited, all in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Manufacturing, Lighting), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment).
Damoder Das ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Dec 2022. Ravi was appointed as Additional Director on 15 Dec 2022. Jasjit Singh Sidhu ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2019. Astra Lighting has 9 board changes on record in total.
Astra Lighting can be reached through the website astralighting.co.in. Its registered office is in Chandigarh, India.
The registered office of Astra Lighting is at SCO 66 Sector 20 C Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India – 160020.