About Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited
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Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Chintalapati Holdings Private Limited. It operates in the electronics retail and distribution segment of the consumer electronics and durables sector. It was incorporated on 08 September 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U64202TN2005PTC057430. Its GSTIN is 33AAACU7742G2ZD (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6.56 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.02 Cr. It is led by directors Sbvijaya Anand and Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at Old No. 29 New No. 57 Royapettah High Road Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600014.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.93 Cr, a decline of 90% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹35.62 Lakh (net margin -18.4%) and EBITDA of -₹35.35 Lakh (EBITDA margin -18.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 85% over three years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: UniverCell. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹70.57 Cr on record. Court records list 20 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 12 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹11.57 Cr; the latest was in September 2015. Its 4 peer companies in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is A K Gandhi Marketing Private Limited with revenue of ₹1.94 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 univercell.in.
Company details
Contact details
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is univercell.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressOld No. 29 New No. 57 Royapettah High Road Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600014
- IndustryConsumer Electronics & Durables, Electronic Appliances 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
Univercell Telecommunications India operates one associated brand: UniverCell. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile devices and accessories are retailed across South Indian chains. | univercell.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Univercell Telecommunications India is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited
FY 2018 filings availableUnivercell Telecommunications India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.93 Cr (down 90% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 85% over three years, including a 90% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 90% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹1.93 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | -₹35.35 Lakh | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹35.62 Lakh | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -18.3% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | -18.4% | |||
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Board of directors of Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited
Univercell Telecommunications India has 2 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sbvijaya Anand | Director | 04 Jun 2014 | 12 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi | Director | 22 Jul 2015 | 11 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| A K Gandhi Marketing Private Limited | ₹1.94 Cr (FY 2021) | 161.0% | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | |||
| PMK Ecommerce Private Limited | ₹1.93 Cr (FY 2021) | 254.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.93 Cr (FY 2018) | -₹35.62 Lakh | -18.4% | -90.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Richa Appliances India Private Limited | ₹1.93 Cr (FY 2022) | 140.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| C'meac Communications Private Limited | ₹1.93 Cr (FY 2023) | -91.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited is audited by LILY & GEETHA ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| LILY & GEETHA ASSOCIATES | FY 2018 | 006982S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, 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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| 30 Mar 2015 | 10566874 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Dec 2013 | 10477665 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | 10411375 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹25.3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Nov 2012 | 10395098 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹11 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Jun 2011 | 10298276 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹9 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 10 View all charges
Deals & funding
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹11.57 Cr; the latest was in September 2015.
Deals on record (4 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2015 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Optiemus Infracom Limited Seller: Peepul Capital |
| Sep 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Peepul Capital |
| Jan 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Peepul Capital |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited has 20 court cases on record: 8 filed by Univercell Telecommunications India, 12 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 17 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| District courts | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 20)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by MPS Telecom Retail Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by United India Insurance Co. Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (E) (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by MPS Telecom Retail Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Enhance Ambient Communications Pvt. Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Enhance Ambient Communications Pvt Ltd | 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 Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Univercell Telecommunications India has 10 GST registrations: 1 active and 9 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACU7742G2ZD | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Univercell Telecommunications India Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2010: 2 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2015.
23 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Univercell Telecommunications India is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in electronic appliances retail and distribution, within the consumer electronics and durables industry. It was incorporated on 08 September 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64202TN2005PTC057430.
Univercell Telecommunications India has 2 current directors:
- Sbvijaya Anand - Director
- Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi - Director
The latest financial statements of Univercell Telecommunications India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Univercell Telecommunications India is 33AAACU7742G2ZD, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 9 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Univercell Telecommunications India is U64202TN2005PTC057430. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Univercell Telecommunications India has 20 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 12 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Univercell Telecommunications India was incorporated on 08 September 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Univercell Telecommunications India has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹11.57 Cr; the latest was in September 2015.
The peers of Univercell Telecommunications India by revenue are A K Gandhi Marketing Private Limited, PMK Ecommerce Private Limited, Richa Appliances India Private Limited, C'meac Communications Private Limited, all in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (retail trading).
Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2015. Gundepudi Srinivasa Ramamurthilakshminarayana Ramamurthi was appointed as Director on 22 Jul 2015. Satish Arumugam ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Jun 2015. Univercell Telecommunications India has 11 board changes on record in total.
Univercell Telecommunications India can be reached through the website univercell.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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