About Todays Writing Instruments Limited
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Todays Writing Instruments Limited was a public limited company based in Dadra, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, India. The company has been dissolved under section 54 as per MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity. Any dealings with a dissolved entity carry legal and financial risk. It operated in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 29 April 1992.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN L74999DN1992PLC000041. The company has 7 GST registrations on record, none of which is active. It is recorded as listed by MCA, but its shares were delisted from NSE on 02 Mar 2020 · winding up and from BSE on 19 Oct 2020 · compulsory delisting, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹12.81 Cr. It was formerly known as Todays Writing Products Limited. It was led by directors including Rajiv Drolia (Managing Director) and Shilpa Sharad Joshi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2016, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2016. The registered office was at Survey No. 251/2 Near Jain Temple Valsad Falia Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India – 396193.
As per the financials filed for FY 2016, the company reported a revenue of ₹54.02 Cr, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹23.4 Cr (net margin -43.3%) and EBITDA of ₹1.97 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.6%).
Its group structure included 8 subsidiaries.
The company was associated with 1 brand: Todays Writing Instruments. As per MCA filings, the company had open charges of ₹325.71 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹10.95 Cr on record. Court records list 83 cases involving the company, including 24 filed by the company and 59 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
The last known website on record is todays.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Todays Writing Instruments has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L74999DN1992PLC000041, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L74999DN1992PLC000041 | Current |
| U74999DD1992PLC000041 | Previous |
| U74999DN1992PLC000041 | Previous |
Contact details
Todays Writing Instruments Limited's registered office is in Dadra, Dadra And Nagar Haveli. Its website is todays.co.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered AddressSurvey No. 251/2 Near Jain Temple Valsad Falia Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India – 396193
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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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
Todays Writing Instruments operates one associated brand: Todays Writing Instruments. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Potato farming, grain marketing, and equipment services are conducted in Maine. | todays.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activities of Todays Writing Instruments are manufacturing and trade. In detail, this covers plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C8 | Plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Todays Writing Instruments Limited
FY 2016 filings availableTodays Writing Instruments Limited reported revenue of ₹54.02 Cr (up 4% YoY) for FY 2016.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 4% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
| Metrics | FY 2015-16 | FY 2014-15 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹54.02 Cr | |
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| EBITDA | ₹1.97 Cr | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹23.4 Cr | |
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.6% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -43.3% | |
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Board of directors of Todays Writing Instruments Limited
Todays Writing Instruments has 4 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shilpa Sharad Joshi | Director | 14 Feb 2015 | 11 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Rajesh Kumar Drolia | Director | 29 Apr 1992 | 34 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Rajiv Drolia | Managing Director | 14 Nov 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Shreedhar Mukund Parande | Director | 27 May 2009 | 17 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Todays Writing Instruments Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Education industry (Office and School Supplies), with the same principal business activity (plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentek Pen and Stationery Private Limited | ₹58.79 Cr (FY 2016) | -2.0% | Daman, Daman and Diu, India | |||
| Lexi Private Limited | ₹58.51 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Unomax Writing Instruments Private Limited | ₹57.06 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | Daman, Daman and Diu, India | |||
| Todays Writing Instruments Limitedthis company | ₹54.02 Cr (FY 2016) | -₹23.4 Cr | -43.3% | 4.0% | Dadra, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, India |
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Auditor
Todays Writing Instruments Limited is audited by AJAY SHOBHA & CO for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| AJAY SHOBHA & CO | FY 2016 | 317031E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Todays Writing Instruments Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2016, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Promoters | ||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | ||
| Public | ||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2009 | 10172511 | State Bank of India | ₹3.75 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Feb 2009 | 10150313 | Bank of India | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 10136679 | State Bank of Hyderabad | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Oct 2008 | 10140168 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹2.5 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Mar 2008 | 10126837 | State Bank of India | ₹126.36 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 23 View all charges
Legal cases
Todays Writing Instruments Limited has 83 court cases on record: 24 filed by Todays Writing Instruments, 59 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 80 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 56 | 40 | 3 |
| High courts | 23 | 19 | 0 |
| NCLT | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 83)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Court case (SMST R) | Filed against the company by Yamir Packaging Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Mr. Yogesh N. Mahadevia | Disposed |
| District court, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Commercial matter | Filed against the company by Yamir Packaging Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Mr. Yogesh N. Mahadevia | Disposed |
| District court, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Commercial matter | Filed against the company by Yamir Packaging Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Mr. Yogesh N. Mahadevia | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (S S) | Filed against the company by Sicom Investments and Finance Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Ltd Th.Mr. Akbar Panjwani U/Sec - 138 N.I. Act | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Todays Writing Instruments Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Todays Writing Instruments has 8 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2016. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Todays Fluid Technologies Limited | U11100MH2007PLC173240 | |
| Today's Fluid Technologies Limited | U11100MH2007PLC173240 | |
| Todays Stationery Mart Limited | U21017MH2006PLC165812 | |
| Todays Stationery Mart Limited | U21017MH2006PLC165812 | |
| Todays Petrotech Limited | U23209MH2006PLC165804 | |
| Todays Petrotech Limited | U23209MH2006PLC165804 |
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Employees & EPFO
Todays Writing Instruments Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 07, 2024.
GST
Todays Writing Instruments has 7 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
Todays Writing Instruments Limited has 20 board changes on record since 1992: 12 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Rajiv Drolia was appointed as Managing Director on 14 Nov 2016.
44 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Todays Writing Instruments has been "Dissolved Under Section 54" as per MCA records. The company has ceased to exist as a legal entity. Any contracts or dealings with a dissolved entity may be legally unenforceable.
Todays Writing Instruments was a public limited company based in Dadra, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, India. The company worked in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 29 April 1992 and is registered under CIN L74999DN1992PLC000041. The company is recorded as dissolved under section 54 in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Todays Writing Instruments was incorporated on 29 April 1992. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Todays Writing Instruments had 4 directors:
- Rajiv Drolia - Managing Director
- Shilpa Sharad Joshi - Director
- Rajesh Kumar Drolia - Director
- Shreedhar Mukund Parande - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Todays Writing Instruments is L74999DN1992PLC000041. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Todays Writing Instruments is recorded as a listed company by MCA, but its shares were delisted from NSE on 02 Mar 2020 · winding up and from BSE on 19 Oct 2020 · compulsory delisting, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
The registered office of Todays Writing Instruments is at Survey No. 2512 Near Jain Temple Valsad Falia Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India – 396193.
Todays Writing Instruments can be reached through the website todays.co.in. Its registered office is in Dadra, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, India.
The latest financial statements of Todays Writing Instruments on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2016. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2016. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Todays Writing Instruments has 7 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Todays Writing Instruments operated in the education industry, in the office and school supplies segment.