
About Defence Land Systems India Limited
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Defence Land Systems India Limited was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Mahindra Defence Systems Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the defence vehicles and armored transport segment of the aerospace, maritime and defence sector. It was incorporated on 04 March 2009.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U29268MH2009PLC190702. The company has 3 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹240 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹219 Cr. It was formerly known as Defence Land Systems India Private Limited and Mahindra Defence Land Systems Private Limited. It was led by directors including Sukhvindar Deep Singh Hayer (Whole-Time Director) and Shriprakash Shukla.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 August 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at Mahindra Towers P. K. Kurne Chowk Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
As per the financials filed for FY 2016, the company reported a revenue of ₹25.9 Cr, a growth of 31% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹9.31 Cr (net margin -35.9%) and EBITDA of -₹5.31 Cr (EBITDA margin -20.5%).
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹46 Cr on record. The company has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in February 2013.
The last known website on record is dlsindia.com.
Company details
Name history
Defence Land Systems India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Defence Land Systems India Private Limited, and Mahindra Defence Land Systems Private Limited. The current legal name is Defence Land Systems India Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Defence Land Systems India Limited | Current |
| Defence Land Systems India Private Limited | Previous |
| Mahindra Defence Land Systems Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Defence Land Systems India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U29268MH2009PTC190702. The current CIN is U29268MH2009PLC190702, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U29268MH2009PLC190702 | Current |
| U29268MH2009PTC190702 | Previous |
Contact details
Defence Land Systems India Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is dlsindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressMahindra Towers P. K. Kurne Chowk Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018
- IndustryAerospace, Maritime and Defense, Defence Vehicles & Armored Transport
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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 Defence Land Systems India is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Defence Land Systems India Limited
FY 2017 filings availableDefence Land Systems India Limited reported revenue of ₹25.9 Cr (up 31% YoY) for FY 2016.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 31% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 74% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹25.9 Cr | |
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| EBITDA | -₹5.31 Cr | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹9.31 Cr | |
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -20.5% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -35.9% | |
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Board of directors of Defence Land Systems India Limited
Defence Land Systems India has 6 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriprakash Shukla Also directs: Cie Automotive India Limited | Director | 11 Mar 2013 | 13 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Jaswinder Pal Singh | Director | 31 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Mukul Verma | Director | 26 Sep 2013 | 13 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Neelam Deo | Director | 31 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Sukhvindar Deep Singh Hayer | Whole-Time Director | 01 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Anoop Krishna Mathur | Director | 26 Sep 2013 | 13 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Defence Land Systems India Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS | FY 2016 | 015125N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Defence Land Systems India Limited 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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| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | ||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | ||
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| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2012 | 10368235 | Export-Import Bank of India | ₹46 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Defence Land Systems India Limited has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in February 2013.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Mahindra Defence Systems Limited Seller: Bae Systems India (Services) Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Defence Land Systems India Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Defence Land Systems India Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Defence Land Systems India has 3 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Defence Land Systems India Limited has 24 board changes on record since 2010: 6 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Jaswinder Pal Singh ceased to be Director on 30 Mar 2016.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Defence Land Systems India 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.
Defence Land Systems India was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in defence vehicles and armored transport, within the aerospace, maritime and defense industry. It was incorporated on 04 March 2009 and is registered under CIN U29268MH2009PLC190702. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Defence Land Systems India was incorporated on 04 March 2009. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Defence Land Systems India had 6 directors:
- Sukhvindar Deep Singh Hayer - Whole-Time Director
- Shriprakash Shukla - Director
- Jaswinder Pal Singh - Director
- Mukul Verma - Director
- Neelam Deo - Director
- Anoop Krishna Mathur - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Defence Land Systems India is U29268MH2009PLC190702. 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 Defence Land Systems India is at Mahindra Towers P. K. Kurne Chowk Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
Defence Land Systems India can be reached through the website dlsindia.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Defence Land Systems India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 August 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Defence Land Systems India has 3 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Defence Land Systems India operated in the aerospace, maritime and defense industry, in the defence vehicles and armored transport segment.

