About M K U Limited
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M K U Limited is a public limited company based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates in the defence accessories and components segment of the aerospace, maritime and defence sector. It was incorporated on 04 May 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U19202UP2001PLC026027. Its GSTIN is 07AACCM6302Q1Z8 (Delhi). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.85 Cr. It was formerly known as M Kumar Udyog Private Limited and M K U Private Limited. It is led by directors including Neeraj Gupta (Managing Director) and Dinesh Kumar Batra.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 October 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 13 Gandhi Gram G T Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – 208007.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹549.57 Cr, a growth of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹49.88 Cr (net margin 9.1%) and EBITDA of ₹102.22 Cr (EBITDA margin 18.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 501 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: MKU. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹319.24 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹400.93 Cr on record. Court records list 124 cases involving the company, including 79 filed by the company and 45 filed against it; 33 cases are pending. The company has 15 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.79 Cr; the latest was in February 2025. The company has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 658 overdue payments to 85 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website mku.com.
Company details
Name history
M K U has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as M Kumar Udyog Private Limited, M K U Private Limited, and M Kumar Udyog Pvt Ltd. The current legal name is M K U Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| M K U Limited | Current |
| M Kumar Udyog Private Limited | Previous |
| M K U Private Limited | Previous |
| M Kumar Udyog Pvt Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
M K U has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U19202UP2001PTC026027. The current CIN is U19202UP2001PLC026027, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U19202UP2001PLC026027 | Current |
| U19202UP2001PTC026027 | Previous |
Contact details
M K U Limited's registered office is in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Its website is mku.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address13 Gandhi Gram G T Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – 208007
- 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 M K U is manufacturing. In detail, this covers textile, leather and other apparel products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C2 | Textile, leather and other apparel products |
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Financials of M K U Limited
FY 2024 filings availableM K U Limited reported revenue of ₹549.57 Cr (up 11% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 11% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 9% 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 | ₹102.22 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹49.88 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 18.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of M K U Limited
M K U has 9 current directors and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Kumar Batra | Director | 01 Oct 2024 | 2 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sumit Khandelwal | Director | 22 May 2003 | 23 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Vaibhav Gupta | Director | 27 Jan 2015 | 11 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Manish Khandelwal Also directs: Magnus Industrial Enterprises Private Limited | Director | 02 Jul 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Neelam Gupta | Director | 02 Jul 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Manoj Gupta Also directs: Aadhunik Material and Sciences Private Limited, Mku Warehousing Co. Private Limited, Ishwar Colonisers Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 04 May 2001 | 25 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
M K U Limited is audited by MITTAL GUPTA & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MITTAL GUPTA & Co. | FY 2023 | 01874C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of M K U Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2024 | 100972351 | Others | ₹8 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 100795311 | Others | ₹1.79 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Aug 2023 | 100775850 | Others | ₹16.25 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 100699611 | Others | ₹36.45 Lakh | Open | |
| 06 May 2022 | 100585023 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹17.37 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 35 View all charges
Deals & funding
M K U Limited has 15 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.79 Cr; the latest was in February 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 15)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Vishwanath Khandelwal HUF, 3 individuals Seller: M K U Armors Private Limited , an individual |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Manna Lal Gupta HUF, 3 individuals Seller: Pandit Fuel Co Private Limited, 3 individuals |
| Mar 2008 | Funding round | ₹3.22 Cr | Investors: M K U Armors Private Limited |
| Dec 2006 | Funding round | ₹43.3 Lakh | Investors: Manna Lal Gupta HUF, 3 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
M K U Limited has 124 court cases on record: 79 filed by M K U, 45 filed against it. 33 cases are pending and 91 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 59 | 23 | 14 |
| District courts | 52 | 20 | 14 |
| Supreme Court | 13 | 2 | 5 |
Cases on record (5 of 124)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Allahabad High Court | Court case (A227) | Filed against the company by The New India Assurance Company Ltd., | Pending |
| Allahabad High Court | Court case (ARPL) | Filed against the company by The New India Assurance Company Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Samsung Data Systems India Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Unknown | Disposed |
| District court, Ajmer, Rajasthan | Court case (Complaint) | Filed against the company by St | 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
M K U Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 19 Oct 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 19 Oct 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
M K U Limited has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 658 overdue payments to 85 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 85)
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
M K U has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
M K U Limited has a workforce of 501 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 23, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
M K U has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AACCM6302Q1Z8 | Delhi | Active | 04 Nov 2017 |
| 06AACCM6302Q1ZA | Haryana | Active | 14 May 2022 |
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Recent activity
M K U Limited has 20 board changes on record since 2001: 9 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Dinesh Kumar Batra was appointed as Director on 01 Oct 2024.
91 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
M K U is an active public limited company based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company works in defence accessories and components, within the aerospace, maritime and defense industry. It was incorporated on 04 May 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U19202UP2001PLC026027.
M K U has 9 current directors:
- Neeraj Gupta - Managing Director
- Dinesh Kumar Batra - Director
- Sumit Khandelwal - Director
- Vaibhav Gupta - Director
- Manish Khandelwal - Director
- Neelam Gupta - Director
- Manoj Gupta - Director
- Emmanuel Marie Guy Bertrand De Roquefeui - Director
- Manoj Mukund Naravane - Director
The latest financial statements of M K U on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 October 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of M K U is 07AACCM6302Q1Z8, registered in Delhi. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AACCM6302Q1ZA (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of M K U is U19202UP2001PLC026027. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
M K U has 124 court cases on record: 79 filed by the company and 45 filed against it. 33 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
M K U was incorporated on 04 May 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
M K U has 15 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.79 Cr; the latest was in February 2025.
Dinesh Kumar Batra was appointed as Director on 01 Oct 2024. Emmanuel Marie Guy Bertrand De Roquefeui was appointed as Director on 01 Jun 2024. Manoj Mukund Naravane was appointed as Director on 01 Jan 2024. M K U has 20 board changes on record in total.
M K U has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 658 overdue payments to 85 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 13 Apr 2024.
M K U can be reached through the website mku.com. Its registered office is in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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