About SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited
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SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited is a private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd. It operates in the auto parts and components segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 14 January 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN U29120PN1997PTC105104. Its GSTIN is 27AAACZ0538K1Z5 (Maharashtra). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹61 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹57 Cr. It was formerly known as Zeuna Starker - Sme India Private Limited and Sma Eberspacher Exhaust Systems Private Limited. It is led by directors including Sanjay Mohanlal Chopda (Managing Director) and Akshay Sanjay Chopda.
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 Pune, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹259.9 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.53 Cr (net margin 2.1%) and EBITDA of ₹13.06 Cr (EBITDA margin 5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 173 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹86.27 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹133.17 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 10 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹22.4 Cr; the latest was in March 2016. The company has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 186 overdue payments to 20 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 smauto.co.in.
Company details
Name history
SM Exhaust Technology has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Zeuna Starker - Sme India Private Limited, Sma Eberspacher Exhaust Systems Private Limited, and Sm Eberspaecher Exhaust Private Limited. The current legal name is Sm Exhaust Technology Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited | Current |
| Zeuna Starker - Sme India Private Limited | Previous |
| Sma Eberspacher Exhaust Systems Private Limited | Previous |
| Sm Eberspaecher Exhaust Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited's registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra. Its website is smauto.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered AddressS. No. 134/1 Cts No. 27 12A/2 Plot No 1, Samata Co – Op Housing Society Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411007
- IndustryAutomotive, Auto Parts & 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 SM Exhaust Technology is manufacturing. In detail, this covers metal and metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products |
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Financials of SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSM Exhaust Technology Private Limited reported revenue of ₹259.9 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 2% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.53 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited
SM Exhaust Technology has 3 current directors and 23 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sanjay Mohanlal Chopda Also directs: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd | Managing Director | 30 Jul 2013 | 13 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Akshay Sanjay Chopda Also directs: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd | Director | 28 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sanjay Balwantrai Jani | Director | 14 Feb 2015 | 11 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited is audited by MUTTHA & LAHOTI CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MUTTHA & LAHOTI CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS | FY 2023 | 126769W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of SM Exhaust Technology 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 20 May 2025 | 101103590 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹86.27 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Jun 2022 | 100593262 | Others | ₹55.97 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Oct 2021 | 100507052 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 05 Jan 2021 | 100405048 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Apr 2019 | 100262804 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹1.05 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited has 10 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹22.4 Cr; the latest was in March 2016.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd |
| Oct 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd Seller: Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International GmbH |
| Mar 2012 | Rights issue | ₹17.8 Cr | Investors: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd , Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International GmbH |
| May 2010 | Funding round | ₹11.2 Cr | Investors: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd , Eberspacher International Gmbh, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International GmbH |
| Sep 2008 | Rights issue | ₹20.03 Cr | Investors: S M Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd , Eberspacher International Gmbh |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by SM Exhaust Technology, 1 filed against it. All cases are pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (Spl.Sum.Suit) | Filed by the company against Harsha Welding Systems Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by The State of Maharashtra | 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
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 05 Aug 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 05 Aug 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 186 overdue payments to 20 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 20)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| A B Industries | |||
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| Shree Tube Manufacturing Company Private Limited | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited has a workforce of 173 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
SM Exhaust Technology has 3 GST registrations: 2 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACZ0538K1Z5 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACZ0538K1ZC | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
SM Exhaust Technology Private Limited has 31 board changes on record since 2002: 17 appointments and 14 cessations. The latest: Akshay Sanjay Chopda was appointed as Director on 28 Dec 2022.
42 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
SM Exhaust Technology is an active private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company works in auto parts and components, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 14 January 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U29120PN1997PTC105104.
SM Exhaust Technology has 3 current directors:
- Sanjay Mohanlal Chopda - Managing Director
- Akshay Sanjay Chopda - Director
- Sanjay Balwantrai Jani - Director
The latest financial statements of SM Exhaust Technology 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 SM Exhaust Technology is 27AAACZ0538K1Z5, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACZ0538K1ZC (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of SM Exhaust Technology is U29120PN1997PTC105104. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
SM Exhaust Technology has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 2 are pending.
SM Exhaust Technology was incorporated on 14 January 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
SM Exhaust Technology has 10 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹22.4 Cr; the latest was in March 2016.
Akshay Sanjay Chopda was appointed as Director on 28 Dec 2022. Mohanlal Giridharilal Chopda ceased to be Director on 07 Dec 2022. Sujit Mansukhlal Gandhi ceased to be Additional Director on 11 Jul 2015. SM Exhaust Technology has 31 board changes on record in total.
SM Exhaust Technology has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 186 overdue payments to 20 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 25 Apr 2024.
SM Exhaust Technology can be reached through the website smauto.co.in. Its registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra, India.