Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
About Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
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Universal Cold Storage Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the meat and fish processing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 30 May 1984.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U63023MH1984PTC288019. The company has 4 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹55 Lakh. It was led by directors including Afzal Esmail Kader and Zaid Afzal Kader.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 December 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office was at Amerchandmansion Dwing16Madamecamaroad Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400005.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹395.29 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.61 Cr (net margin 2.7%) and EBITDA of ₹24.33 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over three years.
The company had about 3 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had open charges of ₹1.13 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹43.73 Cr on record. Court records list 13 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 6 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
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- Registered AddressAmerchandmansion Dwing16Madamecamaroad Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400005
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Meat & Fish Processing & Distribution
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Business Activity of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
The main business activity of Universal Cold Storage is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited FY 2019 filings available
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited reported revenue of ₹395.29 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over three years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 59% 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 of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Universal Cold Storage are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Meat and Fish Processing). Revenue, net profit, margin and growth of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Freshtohome Foods Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 302 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Abad Fisheries Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 871 | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Provit Foods Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 594 | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Abz Agro Foods Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 26 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Coastal Aqua Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Universal Cold Storage Private Limited this company | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Sharat Industries Limited Listed | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Al-Super Frozen Foods Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Aov Agro Foods Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 100 | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alashore Marine Exports Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Balasore, Orissa, India |
| Rehber Food Industries Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 126 | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Universal Cold Storage by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Meat and Fish Processing), from the latest filed financials of each company. Revenue, net profit, margin and growth of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited is audited by GYANESHWAR KATARAM & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2019.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| GYANESHWAR KATARAM & ASSOCIATES | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Afzal Esmail Kader Also directs: Kader Exports Private Limited, Liberty Carriers Private Limited | Director | 30 May 1984 | 42 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Zaid Afzal Kader | Director | 11 Dec 2013 | 12 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Abdul Razzak Ganj Also directs: Kader Exports Private Limited | Director | 01 Oct 1986 | 40 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Ownership and Shareholding of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
Promoter, institutional, public and beneficial ownership figures are in the company report.
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Charges & Borrowings of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 17 Dec 1993 | Icici Bank Ltd. | ₹1.05 Cr | Open |
| 17 Dec 1993 | Citi Bank | ₹2.48 Lakh | Open |
| 24 Nov 1993 | Dcl Finance Limited | ₹5.5 Lakh | Open |
| 30 Dec 2011 | Dena Bank | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
| 14 Sep 2001 | The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. | ₹22 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 20 View all charges
Legal Cases of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited has 13 court cases on record: 6 filed by Universal Cold Storage, 6 filed against it, 1 where it is another party. 1 case is pending and 12 are disposed. Status as checked between 28 Sep 2026 and 03 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 13)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (SUMMONS CASES SS) | Filed against the company by Assistant Registrar of Companies | Pending |
| High Court of Andhra Pradesh | Writ petition | Company is another party | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Registrar of Companies | Disposed |
| High Court for State of Telangana | Writ petition | Filed by the company against A.P. Regulatory Commission | Disposed |
| High Court of Andhra Pradesh | Writ petition | Filed by the company against A.P. Regulatory Commission | Disposed |
Full case history
All 13 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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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.
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited has a workforce of 3 employees as of Apr 04, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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Group Structure of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage has 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
CIN History of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U63023TN1984PTC010904. The current CIN is U63023MH1984PTC288019, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U63023MH1984PTC288019 | Current |
| U63023TN1984PTC010904 | Previous |
Recent Activity on Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1984: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Najib Hamza Kader ceased to be Director on 30 Jan 2019.
42 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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MSME Payment Delays by Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
MSME payment history
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Corporate group structure
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GST Compliance of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage 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.
GST registrations and filing compliance
State-wise GST registrations, return filing status and HSN or SAC codes are in the company report.
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MCA Filings & Documents of Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal Cold Storage Private Limited
Universal Cold Storage has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Universal Cold Storage was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in meat and fish processing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 30 May 1984 and is registered under CIN U63023MH1984PTC288019. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Universal Cold Storage was incorporated on 30 May 1984. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Universal Cold Storage had 3 directors:
- Afzal Esmail Kader - Director
- Zaid Afzal Kader - Director
- Abdul Razzak Ganj - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Cold Storage is U63023MH1984PTC288019. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Universal Cold Storage is at Amerchandmansion Dwing16Madamecamaroad Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400005.
Universal Cold Storage reported revenue of ₹395.29 Cr for FY 2019 (up 2% YoY).
Universal Cold Storage has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹55 Lakh.
Universal Cold Storage reported a net profit of ₹10.61 Cr (net margin 2.7%) and EBITDA of ₹24.33 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.2%) for FY 2019, as per its filed financial statements.
No. Universal Cold Storage has 4 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Universal Cold Storage operated in the food and beverages industry, in the meat and fish processing and distribution segment.