About Aircel Cellular Limited
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Aircel Cellular Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Aircel Limited. It operates in the telecom service providers segment of the telecommunications sector. It was incorporated on 21 February 1992 and has been in existence for over 34 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74999MH1992PLC284457. Its GSTIN is 33AAACR5136R2Z1 (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1,550 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1,049 Cr. It was formerly known as Rpo Cellular Services Limited and Mobile Telecom Services Limited. It is led by directors including Sandeep Vats and Prakash Radheshyam Mishra.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 July 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office is at Opus Centre 47 Central Road Opposite Tunga Paradise MIDC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400093.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹230.61 Cr, a decline of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹31.45 Cr (net margin 13.6%) and EBITDA of ₹204.15 Cr (EBITDA margin 88.5%).
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹21,494 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹18,829 Cr on record. Court records list 725 cases involving the company, including 65 filed by the company and 660 filed against it; 66 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹462.72 Cr; the latest was in May 2010. Its 3 peer companies in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Nelco Limited with revenue of ₹322.66 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website aircel.com.
Company details
Name history
Aircel Cellular has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Rpo Cellular Services Limited, and Mobile Telecom Services Limited. The current legal name is Aircel Cellular Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Aircel Cellular Limited | Current |
| Rpo Cellular Services Limited | Previous |
| Mobile Telecom Services Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Aircel Cellular has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74999TN1992PLC039395. The current CIN is U74999MH1992PLC284457, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999MH1992PLC284457 | Current |
| U74999TN1992PLC039395 | Previous |
Contact details
Aircel Cellular Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is aircel.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressOpus Centre 47 Central Road Opposite Tunga Paradise MIDC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400093
- IndustryTelecom, Telecom Service Providers
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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 Aircel Cellular is information and communication. In detail, this covers wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities |
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Financials of Aircel Cellular Limited
FY 2017 filings availableAircel Cellular Limited reported revenue of ₹230.61 Cr (down 11% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 11% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 4% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹230.61 Cr | ||
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| EBITDA | ₹204.15 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹31.45 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 88.5% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | 13.6% | ||
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Board of directors of Aircel Cellular Limited
Aircel Cellular has 3 current directors and 34 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjeev Jain | Additional Director | 10 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sandeep Vats | Director | 18 Feb 2018 | 8 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Prakash Radheshyam Mishra Also directs: Aircel Limited, Dishnet Wireless Limited, THG Nutrition (India) Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 18 Feb 2018 | 8 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Aircel Cellular Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelco Limited | ₹322.66 Cr (FY 2024) | 2.0% | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| NTT Communications India Network Services Private Limited | ₹278.62 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Aircel Cellular Limitedthis company | ₹230.61 Cr (FY 2017) | ₹31.45 Cr | 13.6% | -11.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Private Limited | ₹199.02 Cr (FY 2025) | 36.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Aircel Cellular Limited is audited by B S R and Associates LLP for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| B S R and Associates LLP | FY 2017 | 116231W/W100024 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Aircel Cellular Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2014 | 10493045 | Others | ₹17,479 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Aug 2011 | 10307508 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹4,015.33 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Feb 2014 | 10480067 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹13,729 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | 10400394 | State Bank of India | ₹3,000 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | 10400417 | State Bank of India | ₹1,000 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Deals & funding
Aircel Cellular Limited has 3 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹462.72 Cr; the latest was in May 2010.
Deals on record (2 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Acquisition | ₹1,000 Cr | Buyer: Aircel Limited |
| Jan 2010 | Acquisition | ₹8,186.4 Cr | Buyer: GTL Infrastructure Ltd Seller: Aircel Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Aircel Cellular Limited has 725 court cases on record: 65 filed by Aircel Cellular, 660 filed against it. 66 cases are pending and 659 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 676 | 619 | 48 |
| Supreme Court | 25 | 17 | 14 |
| District courts | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 725)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Stage 5 Production LLP | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by Stage 5 Production LLP | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by Applause Entertainment Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Applause Entertainment Private Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4501-Telegraph & Telecom Laws : Telegraph & Telecom laws) | Filed by the company against M/S. Vodafone India Ltd. . Through Assistant Vice President 7Th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg , District: Delhi ,New Delhi , Delhi and 7 others | Pending |
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Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Aircel Cellular Limited was last rated by Care on 13 Aug 2026.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 13 Aug 2026 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Aircel Cellular Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Aircel Cellular has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACR5136R2Z1 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 29 Apr 2020 |
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Recent activity
Aircel Cellular Limited has 33 board changes on record since 2010: 4 appointments and 29 cessations. The latest: Prakash Radheshyam Mishra ceased to be Director on 09 Jun 2020.
39 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Aircel Cellular is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in telecom service providers, within the telecom industry. It was incorporated on 21 February 1992 (34+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999MH1992PLC284457.
Aircel Cellular has 3 current directors:
- Sanjeev Jain - Additional Director
- Sandeep Vats - Director
- Prakash Radheshyam Mishra - Director
The latest financial statements of Aircel Cellular on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 July 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Aircel Cellular is 33AAACR5136R2Z1, 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 Aircel Cellular is U74999MH1992PLC284457. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Aircel Cellular has 725 court cases on record: 65 filed by the company and 660 filed against it. 66 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Aircel Cellular was incorporated on 21 February 1992, making it 34+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Aircel Cellular has 3 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹462.72 Cr; the latest was in May 2010.
The peers of Aircel Cellular by revenue are Nelco Limited, NTT Communications India Network Services Private Limited, Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Private Limited, all in the Telecom industry (Telecom Service Providers), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities).
Prakash Radheshyam Mishra ceased to be Director on 09 Jun 2020. Sandeep Vats ceased to be Director on 09 Jun 2020. Sanjeev Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 09 Jun 2020. Aircel Cellular has 33 board changes on record in total.
Aircel Cellular can be reached through the website aircel.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.