- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-27-0000601

About Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited
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Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited is a public limited company based in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Regent Electro-Mech Private Limited. It operates in the defence accessories and components segment of the aerospace, maritime and defence sector. It was incorporated on 16 January 1970 and has been in existence for over 56 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U33110TN1970PLC005791. Its GSTIN is 33AABCI1061P1ZM (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹18.1 Cr. It was formerly known as Simco Engineering Limited and Iskraemeco Seahorse Limited. It is led by directors including Pradeep Kumar Murarka (Managing Director) and Rohini Murarka.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at No126 K Sathanoor Roadtrichy 620021 Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India – 620021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.23 Cr, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹98.72 Lakh (net margin 6.9%) and EBITDA of ₹1.63 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 37% over three years and 54% over five years.
The company has about 31 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1.65 Cr on record. Court records list 34 cases involving the company, including 18 filed by the company and 16 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-27-0000601). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website regentgroup.in.
Company details
Name history
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has undergone 5 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Regent Defence And Engineering Systems Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited | Current |
| Simco Engineering Limited | Previous |
| Iskraemeco Seahorse Limited | Previous |
| Seahorse Industries Ltd | Previous |
| Iskraemeco Regent Limited | Previous |
| Southern Extrusions Pvt Ltd | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems
Contact details
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited's registered office is in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Its website is regentgroup.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo126 K Sathanoor Roadtrichy 620021 Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India – 620021
- IndustryAerospace, Maritime and Defense, Defence Accessories & Components
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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 Regent Defence and Engineering Systems 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 Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited
FY 2024 filings availableRegent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited reported revenue of ₹14.23 Cr (up 10% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 54% over five years, including 10% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 218% 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 | ₹1.63 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹98.72 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 11.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has 3 current directors and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rohini Murarka Also directs: Regent Metropolitan Securities Private Limited, Carolina Dealers Private Limited, Topstar Commotrade Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 12 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Pradeep Kumar Murarka Also directs: Regent Mechtrotech Engineering LLP, Regent Electro-Mech Private Limited, Regent Metropolitan Securities Private Limited and 4 more | Managing Director | 05 Jun 2007 | 19 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Reena Murarka Also directs: Regent Electro-Mech Private Limited, Regent Metropolitan Securities Private Limited, Carolina Dealers Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 15 Feb 2011 | 15 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Industrial Products Manufacturers), 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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| D3s Engineering and Projects Private Limited | ₹14.31 Cr (FY 2024) | 36.0% | Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Dyna Force Hydraulics Private Limited | ₹14.25 Cr (FY 2024) | -8.0% | Thane, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limitedthis company | ₹14.23 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹98.72 Lakh | 6.9% | 10.0% | 31 | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Ost Slope Protection Engineering India Private Limited | ₹14.2 Cr (FY 2024) | 26.0% | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited is audited by M/s. V. Narayanan & Co. for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M/s. V. Narayanan & Co. | FY 2024 | 002398S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 16 May 2016 | 100031238 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹1.25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 18 Nov 2015 | 10606753 | The Karur Vysya Bank Limited | ₹40 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited has 34 court cases on record: 18 filed by Regent Defence and Engineering Systems, 16 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 28 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 22 | 10 | 4 |
| District courts | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 34)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (COMP.A) | Filed against the company by Seahorse India Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (SUMMONS FOR JUDGT) | Filed against the company by M S Jindal Strips Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Rei Electronics Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Company petition | Filed against the company by Seahorse India Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M-S Jindal Strips 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited has a workforce of 31 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AABCI1061P1ZM | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems Limited has 17 board changes on record since 2007: 3 appointments and 14 cessations. The latest: Rohini Murarka was appointed as Director on 12 Apr 2019.
13 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems is an active public limited company based in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in defence accessories and components, within the aerospace, maritime and defense industry. It was incorporated on 16 January 1970 (56+ years old) and is registered under CIN U33110TN1970PLC005791.
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has 3 current directors:
- Pradeep Kumar Murarka - Managing Director
- Rohini Murarka - Director
- Reena Murarka - Director
The latest financial statements of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems is 33AABCI1061P1ZM, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems is U33110TN1970PLC005791. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has 34 court cases on record: 18 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems was incorporated on 16 January 1970, making it 56+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Regent Defence and Engineering Systems by revenue are D3s Engineering and Projects Private Limited, Dyna Force Hydraulics Private Limited, Ost Slope Protection Engineering India Private Limited, all in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Industrial Products Manufacturers), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Rohini Murarka was appointed as Director on 12 Apr 2019. Pradeep Kumar Murarka ceased to be Director on 30 Apr 2018. Rajdeep Murarka ceased to be Managing Director on 30 Apr 2018. Regent Defence and Engineering Systems has 17 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Regent Defence and Engineering Systems is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-27-0000601).
Regent Defence and Engineering Systems can be reached through the website regentgroup.in. Its registered office is in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.