About Universal Cables Limited
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Universal Cables Limited is a public limited company based in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. It operates in the power cables segment of the manufacturing sector. It was incorporated on 06 March 1945 and has been in existence for over 81 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN L31300MP1945PLC001114. The company has 4 GST registrations on record, none of which is active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 504212 and NSE: UNIVCABLES.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹45 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹34.7 Cr. It was formerly known as Hindusthan Woollen Mills Limited. It is led by directors including Yashwant Singh Lodha (Managing Director) and Prem Singh Khamesra.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 03 August 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at P.O.Birla Vikas, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India – 485005.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹3,022.67 Cr, a growth of 25.5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹163.07 Cr (net margin 5.4%) and EBITDA of ₹260.21 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.6%). The net worth stands at ₹1,891.01 Cr (up 6.7% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹3,075.66 Cr (up 16.8% YoY).
The company has about 1,027 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Unistar. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3,189 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,250.57 Cr on record. Court records list 230 cases involving the company, including 119 filed by the company and 111 filed against it; 38 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (10 market trades, 1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2021. Its 3 peer companies in the Manufacturing industry (Power Cables), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Kei Industries Limited with revenue of ₹9,807.67 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website unistar.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Cables has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L31300MP1972PLC001114. The current CIN is L31300MP1945PLC001114, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L31300MP1945PLC001114 | Current |
| L31300MP1972PLC001114 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Cables Limited's registered office is in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. Its website is unistar.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressP.O.Birla Vikas, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India – 485005
- IndustryManufacturing, Power Cables
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Brands
Universal Cables operates one associated brand: UNISTAR. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic components are manufactured and supplied by UCL in India. | unistar.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Cables is manufacturing. In detail, this covers electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
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Financials of Universal Cables Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableUniversal Cables Limited reported revenue of ₹3,022.67 Cr (up 25.5% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 3,023 | 2,408 | 2,021 | 2,202 | 1,814 | 1,281 | 1,569 |
| Revenue growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| EBITDA | 260 | 174 | 162 | 185 | 123 | 90.84 | 166 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.6% | +7.2% | +8.0% | +8.4% | +6.8% | +7.1% | +10.6% |
| Profit before tax | 217 | 117 | 144 | 151 | 98.57 | 89.58 | 147 |
| Net profit | 163 | 89.39 | 108 | 118 | 74.94 | 67.05 | 89.70 |
| Net profit margin | +5.4% | +3.7% | +5.3% | +5.4% | +4.1% | +5.2% | +5.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 47.01 | 25.76 | 31.19 | 34.05 | 21.59 | 19.37 | 25.96 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 3,076 | 2,634 | 2,559 | 2,163 | 1,997 | 1,755 | 1,621 |
| Net worth | 1,891 | 1,772 | 1,775 | 1,497 | 1,295 | 1,136 | 990 |
| Total debt | 1,177 | 849 | 771 | 657 | 694 | 609 | 621 |
| Cash & bank | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Net working capital | 1,118 | 992 | 1,020 | 900 | 853 | 760 | 762 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 63.48 | 176 | 33.06 | 143 | (12.17) | 89.73 | 37.74 |
| Cash from investing | (257) | (141) | (49.88) | (15.24) | (6.61) | (16.02) | (42.33) |
| Cash from financing | 192 | (31.17) | 18.10 | (127) | 16.17 | (71.92) | 4.43 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 945 | 840 | 768 | 814 | 600 | 674 | 608 | 638 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +57.5% | +24.7% | +26.4% | +27.6% | +22.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 42.06 | 50.75 | 14.83 | 24.27 | 21.23 | 34.99 | 16.20 | 8.76 |
| EBITDA | 91.46 | 68.89 | 60.20 | 73.74 | 57.81 | 61.78 | 38.97 | 47.02 |
| EBITDA margin | +9.7% | +8.2% | +7.8% | +9.1% | +9.6% | +9.2% | +6.4% | +7.4% |
| Depreciation | 12.19 | 10.98 | 10.24 | 9.15 | 8.56 | 7.09 | 6.60 | 6.82 |
| Interest | 36.49 | 32.49 | 31.23 | 27.05 | 24.13 | 24.73 | 27.43 | 25.88 |
| Profit before tax | 84.84 | 76.17 | 33.56 | 61.81 | 46.35 | 64.95 | 21.14 | 23.08 |
| Tax | 14.69 | 21.17 | 6.37 | 14.12 | 12.76 | 15.25 | 5.31 | 4.81 |
| Net profit | 70.15 | 55.00 | 27.19 | 47.69 | 33.59 | 49.70 | 15.83 | 18.27 |
| EPS (₹) | 20.22 | 15.85 | 7.84 | 13.74 | 9.68 | 14.32 | 4.56 | 5.27 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 3,023 | 2,408 | 2,021 | 2,202 | 1,814 | 1,281 | 1,569 |
| Revenue growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| EBITDA | 260 | 174 | 162 | 185 | 123 | 90.84 | 166 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.6% | +7.2% | +8.0% | +8.4% | +6.8% | +7.1% | +10.6% |
| Profit before tax | 135 | 71.26 | 70.08 | 83.10 | 40.32 | 15.13 | 81.11 |
| Net profit | 96.49 | 57.59 | 53.87 | 63.17 | 30.49 | 11.98 | 64.09 |
| Net profit margin | +3.2% | +2.4% | +2.7% | +2.9% | +1.7% | +0.9% | +4.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 27.82 | 16.51 | 15.64 | 18.21 | 8.78 | 3.51 | 18.60 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 2,101 | 1,708 | 1,648 | 1,374 | 1,265 | 1,106 | 1,076 |
| Net worth | 917 | 846 | 864 | 707 | 562 | 487 | 445 |
| Total debt | 1,177 | 849 | 771 | 657 | 694 | 609 | 621 |
| Cash & bank | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Net working capital | 1,118 | 992 | 1,020 | 900 | 853 | 760 | 762 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 63.48 | 176 | 33.06 | 143 | (12.17) | 89.73 | 37.74 |
| Cash from investing | (257) | (141) | (49.88) | (15.24) | (6.61) | (16.02) | (42.33) |
| Cash from financing | 192 | (31.17) | 18.10 | (127) | 16.17 | (71.92) | 4.43 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 945 | 840 | 768 | 814 | 600 | 674 | 608 | 638 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +57.5% | +24.7% | +26.4% | +27.6% | +22.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 3.12 | 9.65 | 6.30 | 9.98 | 2.39 | 3.91 | 7.10 | 8.76 |
| Total expenses | 854 | 771 | 708 | 741 | 542 | 612 | 569 | 591 |
| EBITDA | 91.46 | 68.89 | 60.20 | 73.74 | 57.81 | 61.78 | 38.97 | 47.12 |
| EBITDA margin | +9.7% | +8.2% | +7.8% | +9.1% | +9.6% | +9.2% | +6.4% | +7.4% |
| Depreciation | 12.19 | 10.98 | 10.24 | 9.15 | 8.56 | 7.09 | 6.60 | 6.82 |
| Interest | 36.49 | 32.49 | 31.23 | 27.05 | 24.13 | 24.73 | 27.43 | 25.88 |
| Profit before tax | 45.90 | 35.07 | 25.03 | 47.52 | 27.51 | 33.87 | 12.04 | 23.18 |
| Tax | 8.72 | 13.33 | 6.29 | 10.96 | 8.02 | 6.86 | 2.33 | 4.28 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 945 | 840 | 768 | 814 | 600 | 674 | 608 | 638 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +57.5% | +24.7% | +26.4% | +27.6% | +22.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 42.06 | 50.75 | 14.83 | 24.27 | 21.23 | 34.99 | 16.20 | 8.76 |
| EBITDA | 91.46 | 68.89 | 60.20 | 73.74 | 57.81 | 61.78 | 38.97 | 47.02 |
| EBITDA margin | +9.7% | +8.2% | +7.8% | +9.1% | +9.6% | +9.2% | +6.4% | +7.4% |
| Depreciation | 12.19 | 10.98 | 10.24 | 9.15 | 8.56 | 7.09 | 6.60 | 6.82 |
| Interest | 36.49 | 32.49 | 31.23 | 27.05 | 24.13 | 24.73 | 27.43 | 25.88 |
| Profit before tax | 84.84 | 76.17 | 33.56 | 61.81 | 46.35 | 64.95 | 21.14 | 23.08 |
| Tax | 14.69 | 21.17 | 6.37 | 14.12 | 12.76 | 15.25 | 5.31 | 4.81 |
| Net profit | 70.15 | 55.00 | 27.19 | 47.69 | 33.59 | 49.70 | 15.83 | 18.27 |
| EPS (₹) | 20.22 | 15.85 | 7.84 | 13.74 | 9.68 | 14.32 | 4.56 | 5.27 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,023 | 2,408 | 2,021 | 2,202 | 1,814 | 1,281 | 1,569 |
| Revenue growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| Other income | 111 | 74.82 | 97.66 | 86.02 | 77.75 | 87.92 | 80.62 |
| Total expenses | 2,762 | 2,235 | 1,859 | 2,017 | 1,691 | 1,190 | 1,403 |
| Employee cost | 132 | 108 | 95.19 | 87.45 | 79.66 | 69.43 | 70.35 |
| EBITDA | 260 | 174 | 162 | 185 | 123 | 90.84 | 166 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.6% | +7.2% | +8.0% | +8.4% | +6.8% | +7.1% | +10.6% |
| Depreciation | 38.93 | 27.32 | 23.76 | 22.48 | 24.36 | 26.35 | 22.53 |
| Interest | 115 | 104 | 91.47 | 97.41 | 77.73 | 62.83 | 77.26 |
| Profit before tax | 217 | 117 | 144 | 151 | 98.57 | 89.58 | 147 |
| Tax | 54.29 | 28.07 | 35.90 | 33.35 | 23.64 | 22.34 | 56.71 |
| Net profit | 163 | 89.39 | 108 | 118 | 74.94 | 67.05 | 89.70 |
| Net profit margin | +5.4% | +3.7% | +5.3% | +5.4% | +4.1% | +5.2% | +5.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 47.01 | 25.76 | 31.19 | 34.05 | 21.59 | 19.37 | 25.96 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,856 | 1,737 | 1,740 | 1,462 | 1,260 | 1,101 | 955 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,891 | 1,772 | 1,775 | 1,497 | 1,295 | 1,136 | 990 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Secured loans | 888 | 569 | 586 | 509 | 546 | 541 | 498 |
| Unsecured loans | 290 | 280 | 185 | 148 | 148 | 68.00 | 123 |
| Total debt | 1,177 | 849 | 771 | 657 | 694 | 609 | 621 |
| Total liabilities | 3,076 | 2,634 | 2,559 | 2,163 | 1,997 | 1,755 | 1,621 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 657 | 458 | 377 | 315 | 298 | 295 | 254 |
| Net block | 417 | 255 | 200 | 161 | 167 | 187 | 172 |
| Capital work in progress | 137 | 35.05 | 0.18 | 10.59 | 1.57 | 0.12 | 17.42 |
| Investments | 1,654 | 1,618 | 1,652 | 1,359 | 1,190 | 1,025 | 847 |
| Inventories | 608 | 395 | 284 | 280 | 301 | 260 | 267 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,144 | 911 | 1,077 | 890 | 968 | 803 | 802 |
| Cash & bank balances | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Loans & advances | 242 | 112 | 75.58 | 91.10 | 83.19 | 60.40 | 60.76 |
| Total current assets | 2,000 | 1,426 | 1,441 | 1,265 | 1,356 | 1,130 | 1,135 |
| Total current liabilities | 882 | 434 | 422 | 365 | 503 | 370 | 373 |
| Net working capital | 1,118 | 992 | 1,020 | 900 | 853 | 760 | 762 |
| Total assets | 3,076 | 2,634 | 2,559 | 2,163 | 1,997 | 1,755 | 1,621 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 6.89 | 2.97 | 1.68 | 1.22 | 3.83 | 2.03 | 2.20 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 63.48 | 176 | 33.06 | 143 | (12.17) | 89.73 | 37.74 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (257) | (141) | (49.88) | (15.24) | (6.61) | (16.02) | (42.33) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 192 | (31.17) | 18.10 | (127) | 16.17 | (71.92) | 4.43 |
| Net change in cash | (1.69) | 3.92 | 1.29 | 0.46 | (2.61) | 1.80 | (0.17) |
| Closing cash | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +49.7% | +7.5% | -12.8% | +50.8% | +35.3% | -45.3% | - |
| PBT growth | +85.1% | -18.5% | -4.9% | +53.7% | +10.0% | -39.0% | -13.7% |
| Net income growth | +82.4% | -17.1% | -8.7% | +57.6% | +11.8% | -25.3% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +11.1% | +9.9% | +16.4% | +12.0% | +8.6% | +2.7% | +24.2% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +12.0% | +12.2% | +21.2% | +3.8% | -11.1% | -5.3% | +30.1% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +5.4% | +3.7% | +5.4% | +5.4% | +4.1% | +5.3% | +5.7% |
| Return on capital employed | +11.6% | +8.5% | +10.0% | +12.0% | +9.4% | +9.0% | +14.1% |
| Return on net worth | +8.9% | +5.0% | +6.6% | +8.5% | +6.2% | +6.3% | +9.1% |
| Debt / equity | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Interest cover | 51.93 | 70.89 | 66.31 | 59.80 | 78.87 | 97.43 | 53.86 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 5.42 | 5.77 | 5.84 | 7.18 | 6.12 | 4.67 | 6.70 |
| Inventory turnover | 6.03 | 7.09 | 7.16 | 7.58 | 6.46 | 4.86 | 5.93 |
| Debtors turnover | 2.94 | 2.42 | 2.05 | 2.37 | 2.05 | 1.60 | 2.23 |
| EPS (₹) | 47.01 | 25.76 | 31.19 | 34.05 | 21.59 | 19.37 | 25.96 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 544.99 | 510.69 | 511.57 | 431.32 | 373.16 | 327.30 | 285.37 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 945 | 840 | 768 | 814 | 600 | 674 | 608 | 638 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +57.5% | +24.7% | +26.4% | +27.6% | +22.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 3.12 | 9.65 | 6.30 | 9.98 | 2.39 | 3.91 | 7.10 | 8.76 |
| Total expenses | 854 | 771 | 708 | 741 | 542 | 612 | 569 | 591 |
| EBITDA | 91.46 | 68.89 | 60.20 | 73.74 | 57.81 | 61.78 | 38.97 | 47.12 |
| EBITDA margin | +9.7% | +8.2% | +7.8% | +9.1% | +9.6% | +9.2% | +6.4% | +7.4% |
| Depreciation | 12.19 | 10.98 | 10.24 | 9.15 | 8.56 | 7.09 | 6.60 | 6.82 |
| Interest | 36.49 | 32.49 | 31.23 | 27.05 | 24.13 | 24.73 | 27.43 | 25.88 |
| Profit before tax | 45.90 | 35.07 | 25.03 | 47.52 | 27.51 | 33.87 | 12.04 | 23.18 |
| Tax | 8.72 | 13.33 | 6.29 | 10.96 | 8.02 | 6.86 | 2.33 | 4.28 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,023 | 2,408 | 2,021 | 2,202 | 1,814 | 1,281 | 1,569 |
| Revenue growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| Other income | 28.73 | 28.62 | 23.60 | 17.63 | 19.50 | 13.47 | 14.93 |
| Total expenses | 2,762 | 2,235 | 1,859 | 2,017 | 1,691 | 1,190 | 1,403 |
| Employee cost | 132 | 108 | 95.19 | 87.45 | 79.66 | 69.43 | 70.35 |
| EBITDA | 260 | 174 | 162 | 185 | 123 | 90.84 | 166 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.6% | +7.2% | +8.0% | +8.4% | +6.8% | +7.1% | +10.6% |
| Depreciation | 38.93 | 27.32 | 23.76 | 22.48 | 24.36 | 26.35 | 22.53 |
| Interest | 115 | 104 | 91.47 | 97.41 | 77.73 | 62.83 | 77.26 |
| Profit before tax | 135 | 71.26 | 70.08 | 83.10 | 40.32 | 15.13 | 81.11 |
| Tax | 38.60 | 13.97 | 15.80 | 19.92 | 9.84 | 2.95 | 16.54 |
| Net profit | 96.49 | 57.59 | 53.87 | 63.17 | 30.49 | 11.98 | 64.09 |
| Net profit margin | +3.2% | +2.4% | +2.7% | +2.9% | +1.7% | +0.9% | +4.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 27.82 | 16.51 | 15.64 | 18.21 | 8.78 | 3.51 | 18.60 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 | 34.70 |
| Reserves & surplus | 882 | 811 | 829 | 673 | 528 | 453 | 410 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 917 | 846 | 864 | 707 | 562 | 487 | 445 |
| Secured loans | 888 | 569 | 586 | 509 | 546 | 541 | 498 |
| Unsecured loans | 290 | 280 | 185 | 148 | 148 | 68.00 | 123 |
| Total debt | 1,177 | 849 | 771 | 657 | 694 | 609 | 621 |
| Total liabilities | 2,101 | 1,708 | 1,648 | 1,374 | 1,265 | 1,106 | 1,076 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 657 | 458 | 377 | 315 | 298 | 295 | 254 |
| Net block | 417 | 255 | 200 | 161 | 167 | 187 | 172 |
| Capital work in progress | 137 | 35.05 | 0.18 | 10.59 | 1.57 | 0.12 | 17.42 |
| Investments | 365 | 387 | 444 | 316 | 218 | 164 | 125 |
| Inventories | 608 | 395 | 284 | 280 | 301 | 260 | 267 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,144 | 911 | 1,077 | 890 | 968 | 803 | 802 |
| Cash & bank balances | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Loans & advances | 242 | 112 | 75.58 | 91.10 | 83.19 | 60.40 | 60.76 |
| Total current assets | 2,000 | 1,426 | 1,441 | 1,265 | 1,356 | 1,130 | 1,135 |
| Total current liabilities | 882 | 434 | 422 | 365 | 503 | 370 | 373 |
| Net working capital | 1,118 | 992 | 1,020 | 900 | 853 | 760 | 762 |
| Total assets | 2,101 | 1,708 | 1,648 | 1,374 | 1,265 | 1,106 | 1,076 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 6.89 | 2.97 | 1.68 | 1.22 | 3.83 | 2.03 | 2.20 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 63.48 | 176 | 33.06 | 143 | (12.17) | 89.73 | 37.74 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (257) | (141) | (49.88) | (15.24) | (6.61) | (16.02) | (42.33) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 192 | (31.17) | 18.10 | (127) | 16.17 | (71.92) | 4.43 |
| Net change in cash | (1.69) | 3.92 | 1.29 | 0.46 | (2.61) | 1.80 | (0.17) |
| Closing cash | 6.30 | 8.11 | 5.02 | 3.71 | 3.99 | 6.66 | 4.55 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +25.5% | +19.2% | -8.2% | +21.4% | +41.6% | -18.4% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +49.7% | +7.5% | -12.8% | +50.8% | +35.3% | -45.3% | - |
| PBT growth | +89.6% | +1.7% | -15.7% | +106.1% | +166.5% | -81.4% | -21.4% |
| Net income growth | +67.6% | +6.9% | -14.7% | +107.2% | +154.5% | -81.3% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +11.1% | +9.9% | +16.4% | +12.0% | +8.6% | +2.7% | +24.2% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +12.0% | +12.2% | +21.2% | +3.8% | -11.1% | -5.3% | +30.1% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +3.2% | +2.4% | +2.7% | +2.9% | +1.7% | +1.0% | +4.1% |
| Return on capital employed | +13.1% | +10.4% | +10.7% | +13.7% | +10.0% | +7.2% | +15.4% |
| Return on net worth | +11.0% | +6.7% | +6.9% | +10.0% | +5.8% | +2.6% | +14.8% |
| Debt / equity | 1.15 | 0.95 | 0.91 | 1.06 | 1.24 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| Interest cover | 51.93 | 70.89 | 66.31 | 59.80 | 78.87 | 97.43 | 53.86 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 5.42 | 5.77 | 5.84 | 7.18 | 6.12 | 4.67 | 6.70 |
| Inventory turnover | 6.03 | 7.09 | 7.16 | 7.58 | 6.46 | 4.86 | 5.93 |
| Debtors turnover | 2.94 | 2.42 | 2.05 | 2.37 | 2.05 | 1.60 | 2.23 |
| EPS (₹) | 27.82 | 16.51 | 15.64 | 18.21 | 8.78 | 3.51 | 18.60 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 264.17 | 243.74 | 248.91 | 203.85 | 162.04 | 140.44 | 128.20 |
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Board of directors and KMP of Universal Cables Limited
Universal Cables Limited currently reports 7 directors and 1 key managerial person. 23 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashwant Singh Lodha | Managing Director | 11 Feb 2019 | 7 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Prem Singh Khamesra Also directs: Pricoris LLP, Bajna Agrofarms Private Limited, Specialities Aluminium Grills Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 12 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Kishore Kumar Mehrotra | Director | 11 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Ananya Ghosh Dastidar | Director | 01 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Amit Kumar Chopra | Cfo | 09 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Harsh Vardhan Lodha Also directs: Vindhya Telelinks Limited, Birla Furukawa Fibre Optics Private Limited, La Creme De La Creme Services LLP and 5 more | Director | 24 Apr 1998 | 28 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Universal Cables Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Manufacturing industry (Power Cables), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kei Industries Limited | ₹9,807.67 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Universal Cables Limitedthis company | ₹3,022.67 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹163.07 Cr | 5.4% | 25.5% | 1,027 | Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Thermo Cables Ltd. | ₹861.34 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Cords Cable Industries Limited | ₹798.49 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Universal Cables Limited is audited by BGJC & Associates LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| BGJC & Associates LLP | FY 2025 | 003304N/N500056 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 61.90%, foreign institutional investors hold 1.10%, domestic institutional investors hold 3.30% and retail and other public shareholders hold 33.70%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 61.90% | 61.90% | 61.90% | 61.90% |
| Public | 38.10% | 38.10% | 38.10% | 38.10% |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 101271402 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 101210437 | State Bank of India | ₹131 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 101119790 | Others | ₹150 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 101029644 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹150 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 100698331 | Indian Bank | ₹100 Cr | Open |
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Deals & funding
Universal Cables Limited has 11 deals on record (10 market trades, 1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Market trade | ₹17.83 Cr | Buyer: August Agents Ltd , Insilco Agents Limited , Laneseda Agents Ltd Seller: Birla Cable Limited |
| Jan 2017 | Market trade | ₹3.86 Cr | Buyer: Si Investments and Broking Private Limited |
| Jan 2017 | Market trade | ₹2.37 Cr | Buyer: Si Investments and Broking Private Limited |
| Jan 2017 | Market trade | ₹2.01 Cr | Buyer: Modern Trading Business Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2008 | Market trade | ₹5.8 Cr | Buyer: Antriksh Vyapaar Ltd. Seller: Sundaram Bnp Paribas Mutual Fund |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Cables Limited has 230 court cases on record: 119 filed by Universal Cables, 111 filed against it. 38 cases are pending and 192 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 145 | 67 | 27 |
| District courts | 62 | 30 | 10 |
| Supreme Court | 23 | 14 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 230)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (COMMS) | Filed by the company against BGR Energy Systems Limited | Pending |
| District court, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (COMMS) | Filed by the company against Super Smelters Limited | Pending |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (CO) | Filed against the company by The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (UN CIV) | Filed by the company against BGR Energy Systems Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (COMMS) | Filed by the company against Elhard Marketing Limited | Disposed |
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Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Universal Cables Limited was last rated by Care on 02 Nov 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 02 Nov 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Universal Cables Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Universal Cables has 1 joint venture and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2025. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Universal Cables Limited has a workforce of 1,027 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 10, 2025, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Universal Cables has 4 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Universal Cables Limited has 26 board changes on record since 1998: 8 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Ajay Kumar Sharma was appointed as Nodal Officer on 08 Sep 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Universal Cables is an active public limited company based in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in power cables, within the manufacturing industry. It was incorporated on 06 March 1945 (81+ years old) and is registered under CIN L31300MP1945PLC001114. Listed on BSE: 504212 and NSE: UNIVCABLES.
Universal Cables reported revenue of ₹3,022.67 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 25.5% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Universal Cables has 8 current directors and KMP:
- Yashwant Singh Lodha - Managing Director
- Prem Singh Khamesra - Director
- Kishore Kumar Mehrotra - Director
- Ananya Ghosh Dastidar - Director
- Harsh Vardhan Lodha - Director
- Siddharth Swarup - Director
- Amit Kumar Chopra - Cfo
- Ajay Kumar Sharma - Nodal Officer
The latest financial statements of Universal Cables on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 03 August 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Universal Cables has 4 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Cables is L31300MP1945PLC001114. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Universal Cables is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 504212) and NSE (symbol: UNIVCABLES).
Universal Cables has 230 court cases on record: 119 filed by the company and 111 filed against it. 38 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Cables was incorporated on 06 March 1945, making it 81+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
Universal Cables has 11 deals on record (10 market trades, 1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2021.
The peers of Universal Cables by revenue are Kei Industries Limited, Thermo Cables Ltd, Cords Cable Industries Limited, all in the Manufacturing industry (Power Cables), with the same principal business activity (electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment).