- Category
- Medium (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-CH-01-0002574

About Ost Electronics Private Limited
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Ost Electronics Private Limited is a private limited company based in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India. It operates in the IT products retail and distribution segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 15 November 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Himachal Pradesh, under CIN U32109HP1994PTC015317. Its GSTIN is 02AABCL0100C1ZT (Himachal Pradesh). The company holds 8 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.22 Cr. It was formerly known as Ost Electronics Limited and Optimum Solutions Technologies and Electronics Private Limited. It is led by directors including Dinesh Sharma (Managing Director) and Vaidyanathan Anantha Krishnan (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Shop No.16 Ground Floor Chauhan Complex Sector – 2, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India – 173220.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹155.75 Cr, a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.06 Cr (net margin 1.3%) and EBITDA of ₹3.58 Cr (EBITDA margin 2.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 117 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: OST Electronics. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹13 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹13.96 Cr on record. Court records list 24 cases involving the company, including 17 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 10 cases are pending.
Ost Electronics Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-CH-01-0002574). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website ostindia.com.
Company details
Name history
Ost Electronics has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Ost Electronics Limited, and Optimum Solutions Technologies And Electronics Private Limited. The current legal name is Ost Electronics Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Ost Electronics Private Limited | Current |
| Ost Electronics Limited | Previous |
| Optimum Solutions Technologies And Electronics Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Ost Electronics has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U32109HP1994PLC015317. The current CIN is U32109HP1994PTC015317, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U32109HP1994PTC015317 | Current |
| U32109HP1994PLC015317 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Ost Electronics
Contact details
Ost Electronics Private Limited's registered office is in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh. Its website is ostindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressShop No.16 Ground Floor Chauhan Complex Sector – 2, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India – 173220
- IndustryInformation Technology, IT Products Retail & Distribution
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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
Brands
Ost Electronics operates one associated brand: OST Electronics. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| IT services, networking, and security solutions provided in India. | ostindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Ost Electronics are trade and information and communication. In detail, this covers wholesale trading and computer programming, consultancy and related activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading | |
| J | Information and communication | J6 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities |
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Financials of Ost Electronics Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableOst Electronics Private Limited reported revenue of ₹155.75 Cr (up 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 1% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 4% 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 | ₹3.58 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.06 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ost Electronics Private Limited
Ost Electronics has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ram Nath Thakur Also directs: Ostivo Infocomm Private Limited, Commrax Networks Private Limited | Director | 02 Jun 2023 | 3 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Dinesh Sharma Also directs: Ostivo Infocomm Private Limited, Commrax Networks Private Limited | Managing Director | 15 Nov 1994 | 31 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Sonia Sharma | Director | 02 Jun 2023 | 3 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Vaidyanathan Anantha Krishnan | Whole-Time Director | 01 Jul 1999 | 27 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Ost Electronics Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Information Technology industry (IT Products Retail and Distribution), 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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| E-Xpress Interactive Software Private Limited | ₹156.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 69.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Ost Electronics Private Limitedthis company | ₹155.75 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹2.06 Cr | 1.3% | 1.0% | 117 | Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Dikibi Technologies Private Limited | ₹153.82 Cr (FY 2025) | 43.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Insight Business Machines Private Limited | ₹152.75 Cr (FY 2025) | -14.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| JSW Renew Energy Materials Trading Limited | ₹152.58 Cr (FY 2025) | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||
| Vega Solutions Private Limited | ₹150.14 Cr (FY 2025) | 38.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Ost Electronics Private Limited is audited by KHURANA SHARMA & COMPANY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| KHURANA SHARMA & COMPANY | FY 2023 | 010920N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ost Electronics Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Sep 2025 | 101161717 | Others | ₹2.5 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 101154844 | Others | ₹1.5 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2023 | 100707700 | Others | ₹9 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Aug 2020 | 100364537 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹10 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 26 Aug 2020 | 100368381 | Idbi Bank Limited | ₹86 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 12 View all charges
Legal cases
Ost Electronics Private Limited has 24 court cases on record: 17 filed by Ost Electronics, 7 filed against it. 10 cases are pending and 14 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 21 | 6 | 10 |
| High courts | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 24)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Tacker Technologies Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Swift Ip Solutions Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Chandigarh | Court case (CRR) | Filed against the company by Industrial Solutions | Pending |
| District court, Chandigarh | Court case (TA CRL) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S Ons Tech Solutions | Pending |
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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
Ost Electronics Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 14 Sep 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 14 Sep 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
Ost Electronics Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 9 overdue payments to 6 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 6)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| R&M India Private Limited | |||
| Orient Cables (India) Limited | |||
| Matrix Comsec Private Limited | |||
| DC Infotech and Communication Limited | |||
| Zen Exim Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Ost Electronics Private Limited has a workforce of 117 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Ost Electronics has 8 GST registrations: 7 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 02AABCL0100C1ZT | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AABCL0100C1ZR | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AABCL0100C1ZP | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 05AABCL0100C1ZN | Uttarakhand | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Ost Electronics Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1994: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Ram Nath Thakur was appointed as Director on 02 Jun 2023.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ost Electronics is an active private limited company based in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India. The company works in IT products retail and distribution, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 15 November 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U32109HP1994PTC015317.
Ost Electronics has 4 current directors:
- Dinesh Sharma - Managing Director
- Vaidyanathan Anantha Krishnan - Whole-Time Director
- Ram Nath Thakur - Director
- Sonia Sharma - Director
The latest financial statements of Ost Electronics on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Ost Electronics is 02AABCL0100C1ZT, registered in Himachal Pradesh. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 03AABCL0100C1ZR (Punjab), 04AABCL0100C1ZP (Chandigarh), 05AABCL0100C1ZN (Uttarakhand).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ost Electronics is U32109HP1994PTC015317. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ost Electronics has 24 court cases on record: 17 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 10 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Ost Electronics was incorporated on 15 November 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Himachal Pradesh.
The peers of Ost Electronics by revenue are E-Xpress Interactive Software Private Limited, Dikibi Technologies Private Limited, Insight Business Machines Private Limited, JSW Renew Energy Materials Trading Limited, Vega Solutions Private Limited, all in the Information Technology industry (IT Products Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Ram Nath Thakur was appointed as Director on 02 Jun 2023. Sonia Sharma was appointed as Director on 02 Jun 2023. Chaand Kackria ceased to be Director on 20 Dec 2021. Ost Electronics has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Ost Electronics is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-CH-01-0002574).
Ost Electronics has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 9 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 07 Feb 2024.
Ost Electronics can be reached through the website ostindia.com. Its registered office is in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India.