Astral Watches Ltd
About Astral Watches Ltd
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Astral Watches Ltd was a public limited state government company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the watches and clocks segment of the jewellery and fashion accessories sector. It was incorporated on 10 February 1978.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U33301KL1978SGC002956.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹95.38 Lakh. It was led by directors including Krishna Moorthi (Managing Director) and Muthuswamy Rajasekhar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 16 August 2010, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2010. The registered office was at XI/266 Ksidc Buildingkeston Road Kawdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹2.38 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
Company details
Contact details
Astral Watches Ltd's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Registered AddressXI/266 Ksidc Buildingkeston Road Kawdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003
- IndustryJewelry & Fashion Accessories, Watches And Clocks, Manufacturing
- 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 Astral Watches Ltd
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Board of directors of Astral Watches Ltd
Astral Watches has 3 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Krishna Moorthi | Managing Director | 30 Dec 1999 | 26 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Muthuswamy Rajasekhar | Nominee Director | 18 Jan 2007 | 19 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Kavungal Kumar Suresh | Nominee Director | 01 Apr 2008 | 18 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 02 Apr 2005 | 90020612 | Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. | ₹1.8 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Mar 1993 | 80067907 | Canara Bank | ₹15 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 04 Dec 1987 | 90015647 | Canara Bank | ₹32 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 10 Oct 1985 | 90015536 | Karala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. | ₹10.5 Lakh | Satisfied |
To see the full charge records of Astral Watches Ltd, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Astral Watches Ltd has 6 court cases on record: 5 filed by Astral Watches, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Asst.Provident Fund Commr.,Kannur and 2 others | Disposed |
| High Court | Petition | Filed by the company against The Employees Provident Fund Organisatio | Disposed |
| High Court | Petition | Filed by the company against The Employees State Insurance Corporatio | Disposed |
| High Court | Petition | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Astral Watches Ltd, buy the company report.
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 Astral Watches Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
No GST registration is on our record for Astral Watches Ltd; the GSTIN and return-filing check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Recent activity
Astral Watches Ltd has 5 board changes on record since 1999: 3 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: George Vadakkan Antony ceased to be Nominee Director on 01 Apr 2008.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Astral Watches has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Astral Watches was a public limited state government company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company worked in watches and clocks, within the jewelry and fashion accessories industry. It was incorporated on 10 February 1978 and is registered under CIN U33301KL1978SGC002956. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Astral Watches had 3 directors:
- Krishna Moorthi - Managing Director
- Muthuswamy Rajasekhar - Nominee Director
- Kavungal Kumar Suresh - Nominee Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Astral Watches is U33301KL1978SGC002956. 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 Astral Watches is at XI266 Ksidc Buildingkeston Road Kawdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003.
Astral Watches was incorporated on 10 February 1978. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The latest financial statements of Astral Watches on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2010. Its last annual general meeting was held on 16 August 2010. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
Astral Watches operated in the jewelry and fashion accessories industry, in the watches and clocks segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
Astral Watches has 6 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
George Vadakkan Antony ceased to be Nominee Director on 01 Apr 2008. Kavungal Kumar Suresh was appointed as Nominee Director on 01 Apr 2008. Muthuswamy Rajasekhar was appointed as Nominee Director on 18 Jan 2007. Astral Watches has 5 board changes on record in total.