MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-PY-03-0000007
General Optics (Asia) Ltd - home & lifestyle in Puducherry, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹37.32 Cr
▲ 12% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹10.7 Cr
Net margin 28.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹16.54 Cr
EBITDA margin 44.3%
Authorised capital
₹4 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.35 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹20.04 Cr
Satisfied ₹4.1 Cr
Company age
44 yrs
Est. 1982
Employees · EPFO
103
Provident fund records
About General Optics (Asia) Ltd
Data last updated:
General Optics (Asia) Ltd is a public limited company based in Puducherry, India. It operates in the lifestyle products and accessories manufacturing segment of the home and lifestyle products sector. It was incorporated on 08 October 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pondicherry, under CIN U33201PY1982PLC000203. Its GSTIN is 34AAACG3012B1ZL (Puducherry).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.35 Cr. It is led by directors including Murali Srinivasagopalan (Managing Director) and Narasimhan Jayaraman (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 07 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at R.S.84/1 Nallavadu Roadthavalakuppam Pondicherry 605 007, Puducherry, India – 605007.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹37.32 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.7 Cr (net margin 28.7%) and EBITDA of ₹16.54 Cr (EBITDA margin 44.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 103 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹20.04 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4.1 Cr on record. Court records list 16 cases involving the company, including 13 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
General Optics (Asia) Ltd is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-PY-03-0000007). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website goalpdy.com.
Company details
CIN U33201PY1982PLC000203
Registration Number 000203
Incorporation Date 08 October 1982
ROC Pondicherry
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 07 August 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-PY-03-0000007
CIN history
General Optics (Asia) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U33201PY1982PTC000203. The current CIN is U33201PY1982PLC000203, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U33201PY1982PLC000203 | Current |
| U33201PY1982PTC000203 | Previous |
Key People
Murali Srinivasagopalan Managing Director Narasimhan Jayaraman Whole-Time Director Abhaya Kumar Srisrimal Director Recognitions & Rankings of General Optics (Asia)
Contact details
General Optics (Asia) Ltd's registered office is in Puducherry, Puducherry. Its website is goalpdy.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressR.S.84/1 Nallavadu Roadthavalakuppam Pondicherry 605 007, Puducherry, India – 605007
- IndustryHome & Lifestyle, Lifestyle Products & Accessories Manufacturing
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Business activity
The main business activity of General Optics (Asia) 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 General Optics (Asia) Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableGeneral Optics (Asia) Ltd reported revenue of ₹37.32 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹37.32 Cr ▲ 12%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹10.7 Cr margin 28.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹16.54 Cr margin 44.3%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 12%
3 years · compounded
▲ 12%
5 years · compounded
▲ 5%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 22%
3 years · compounded
▲ 17%
5 years · compounded
▲ 10%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including 12% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 22% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.7 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 44.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 28.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of General Optics (Asia) Ltd
General Optics (Asia) has 5 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narasimhan Jayaraman | Whole-Time Director | 29 Aug 2008 | 18 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Abhaya Kumar Srisrimal Also directs: Abusha Investment & Management Services LLP, Amuda Capital Services LLP, Sprout Angels LLP and 5 more | Director | 28 Nov 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Murali Srinivasagopalan | Managing Director | 08 Oct 1982 | 44 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Vaidyanathan Ramamurthy Also directs: Shriram Asset Management Company Limited, Shriram Properties Limited, Shriprop Properties Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 30 Sep 1987 | 39 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Nagalakshmi Murali Venkatraman | Director | 01 Sep 2008 | 18 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
General Optics (Asia) Ltd is audited by GANESAN AND COMPANY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| GANESAN AND COMPANY | FY 2023 | 000859S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of General Optics (Asia) Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹20.04 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹4.1 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2021 | 100484644 | Indian Bank | ₹45 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Jan 2006 | 90006009 | Indian Bank | ₹19.54 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Jul 1885 | 90259349 | Indian Bank | ₹5 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Feb 1995 | 90258058 | Indian Bank | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Jan 1993 | 90005395 | Indian Bank | ₹35 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Legal cases
General Optics (Asia) Ltd has 16 court cases on record: 13 filed by General Optics (Asia), 3 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 13 are disposed.
Total cases
16
Filed by the company
13
Filed against the company
3
Pending
3
Disposed
13
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| District courts | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 16)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed against the company by Union of India | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Execution petition | Filed by the company against Union of India | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against International Airports | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Union of India | Disposed |
| District court, Puducherry | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
General Optics (Asia) Ltd was last rated by Care on 01 Apr 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 01 Apr 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for General Optics (Asia) Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
General Optics (Asia) Ltd has a workforce of 103 employees on its EPFO records as of May 20, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
103
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-5.5%
GST
General Optics (Asia) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34AAACG3012B1ZL | Puducherry | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
General Optics (Asia) Ltd has 8 board changes on record since 1982: 5 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Supraja Murali ceased to be Director on 14 Oct 2009.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank of Rs. 19.54 Cr registered on 13 Jan 2006 with Charge ID 90006009 was modified on 12 Sep 2025.
AGM
General Optics (Asia) Ltd last Annual general meeting of members was held on 07 Aug 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
General Optics (Asia) Ltd has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Pondicherry.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Feb 1995 via Charge ID 90258058 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Jan 1993 via Charge ID 90005395 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 15 Feb 1991 via Charge ID 90257698 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 15 Feb 1991 via Charge ID 90259523 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 18 Jun 1990 via Charge ID 90257655 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Apr 1990 via Charge ID 90257644 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 30 Dec 1987 via Charge ID 90257499 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 06 Oct 1986 via Charge ID 90260631 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 06 Oct 1986 via Charge ID 90005264 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 30 May 2023.
36 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
General Optics (Asia) is an active public limited company based in Puducherry, India. The company works in lifestyle products and accessories manufacturing, within the home and lifestyle industry. It was incorporated on 08 October 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN U33201PY1982PLC000203.
General Optics (Asia) has 5 current directors:
- Murali Srinivasagopalan - Managing Director
- Narasimhan Jayaraman - Whole-Time Director
- Abhaya Kumar Srisrimal - Director
- Vaidyanathan Ramamurthy - Director
- Nagalakshmi Murali Venkatraman - Director
The latest financial statements of General Optics (Asia) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 07 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of General Optics (Asia) is 34AAACG3012B1ZL, registered in Puducherry.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of General Optics (Asia) is U33201PY1982PLC000203. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
General Optics (Asia) has 16 court cases on record: 13 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
General Optics (Asia) was incorporated on 08 October 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pondicherry.
Supraja Murali ceased to be Director on 14 Oct 2009. Nagalakshmi Murali Venkatraman was appointed as Director on 01 Sep 2008. Nagalakshmi Murali Venkatraman ceased to be Director on 01 Sep 2008. General Optics (Asia) has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, General Optics (Asia) is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-PY-03-0000007).
General Optics (Asia) can be reached through the website goalpdy.com. Its registered office is in Puducherry, India.