About Universal Biofuels Private Limited
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Universal Biofuels Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, a subsidiary of International Biofuels Limited. It operates in the industrial chemicals segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 27 June 2006 and has been in existence for over 20 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U01110TG2006PTC050467. Its GSTIN is 36AAACU8305M1Z2 (Telangana). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.94 Cr. It is led by directors including Sanjeev Kumar Duggal (Managing Director) and Jagadeesh Babu Potti (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 2024. The registered office is at Hyderabad, Telangana.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹898.98 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹51.39 Cr (net margin 5.7%) and EBITDA of ₹92.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 111% over three years and 40% over five years.
The company has about 120 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Universal Biofuels. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹225 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹120 Cr on record. Court records list 17 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹70.23 Cr; the latest was in February 2019. Its 5 peer companies in the Chemicals industry (Industrial Chemicals), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is A.R. Stanchem Pvt. Ltd. with revenue of ₹929.24 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 universalbiofuelsltd.com.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Biofuels has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U01110AP2006PTC050467. The current CIN is U01110TG2006PTC050467, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U01110TG2006PTC050467 | Current |
| U01110AP2006PTC050467 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Biofuels Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is universalbiofuelsltd.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered AddressFlat No. 908 & 909 8th Floor Door No. 8 – 2 – 470/3/13, Mpm Timesquare Building Road No. 1 Nagarjuna Circle, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500034
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Industrial Chemicals
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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
Universal Biofuels operates one associated brand: Universal Biofuels. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Production of renewable chemicals, fuels, and natural oils in India. | universalbiofuelsltd.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Biofuels is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Universal Biofuels Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUniversal Biofuels Private Limited reported revenue of ₹898.98 Cr (up 271% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 40% over five years, including 271% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 79% 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 | ₹92.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹51.39 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Biofuels Private Limited
Universal Biofuels has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Jagadeesh Babu Potti | Whole-Time Director | 18 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Eric Armstrong Mcafee | Director | 18 Jul 2008 | 18 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Sanjeev Kumar Duggal | Managing Director | 01 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Universal Biofuels Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Chemicals industry (Industrial Chemicals), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| A.R. Stanchem Pvt. Ltd. | ₹929.24 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Universal Biofuels Private Limitedthis company | ₹898.98 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹51.39 Cr | 5.7% | 271.0% | 120 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Jocil Limited | ₹867.49 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Andhra Pradesh, India | |||
| Industrial Solvents and Chemicals Private Limited | ₹859.51 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| J.G.Chemicals Limited | ₹857.96 Cr (FY 2025) | 27.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Esteem Industries Private Limited | ₹848.24 Cr (FY 2024) | -8.0% | Goa, India |
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Auditor
Universal Biofuels Private Limited is audited by LODHA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| LODHA & CO | FY 2023 | 301051E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Biofuels Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 08 Nov 2024 | 101010165 | Others | ₹95 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | 100841605 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Jul 2022 | 100598938 | Others | ₹100 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 100662222 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 15 Jul 2017 | 100117620 | Others | ₹20 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Deals & funding
Universal Biofuels Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹70.23 Cr; the latest was in February 2019.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2019 | Rights issue | ₹4.38 Cr | Investors: International Biofuels Limited, Mauritius |
| Dec 2008 | Funding round | ₹21.3 Lakh | Investors: International Biofuels Limited, Mauritius |
| Nov 2007 | Funding round | ₹70.02 Cr | Investors: International Biofuels Limited, Mauritius |
| Jun 2006 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: International Biofuels Limited, Mauritius, International Biofuels Limited, Mauritius & Pradeep Kumar Chowdhry Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Biofuels Private Limited has 17 court cases on record: 12 filed by Universal Biofuels, 5 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 16 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| District courts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 17)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Court case (STC- NI) | Filed by the company against Ahana Energy Ltd and 3 others | Disposed |
| High Court of Andhra Pradesh | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by The PRL Commissioner of Central Tax, Visakhapatnam. | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 Universal Biofuels Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Universal Biofuels Private Limited has a workforce of 120 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Biofuels has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AAACU8305M1Z2 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AAACU8305M1Z0 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AAACU8305M1Z9 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 06 Feb 2019 |
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Recent activity
Universal Biofuels Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2006: 8 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Sanjeev Kumar Duggal was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Jul 2024.
17 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Universal Biofuels is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in industrial chemicals, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 27 June 2006 (20+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01110TG2006PTC050467.
Universal Biofuels has 3 current directors:
- Sanjeev Kumar Duggal - Managing Director
- Jagadeesh Babu Potti - Whole-Time Director
- Eric Armstrong Mcafee - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Biofuels on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Universal Biofuels is 36AAACU8305M1Z2, registered in Telangana. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 37AAACU8305M1Z0 (Andhra Pradesh), 23AAACU8305M1Z9 (Madhya Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Biofuels is U01110TG2006PTC050467. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Biofuels has 17 court cases on record: 12 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Biofuels was incorporated on 27 June 2006, making it 20+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Universal Biofuels has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹70.23 Cr; the latest was in February 2019.
The peers of Universal Biofuels by revenue are A.R. Stanchem Pvt. Ltd, Jocil Limited, Industrial Solvents and Chemicals Private Limited, J.G.Chemicals Limited, Esteem Industries Private Limited, all in the Chemicals industry (Industrial Chemicals), with the same principal business activity (chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products).
Sanjeev Kumar Duggal was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Jul 2024. Sanjeev Gupta ceased to be Managing Director on 30 Jun 2024. Jagadeesh Babu Potti was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 18 Feb 2022. Universal Biofuels has 13 board changes on record in total.
Universal Biofuels can be reached through the website universalbiofuelsltd.com. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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