About Universal Corporation Limited
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Universal Corporation Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Lace Properties Private Limited. It operates in the hypermarkets and large retail chains segment of the consumer services sector. It was incorporated on 17 February 2000 and has been in existence for over 26 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74899WB2000PLC284241. Its GSTIN is 19AAACU3756A1ZI (West Bengal). The company holds 24 GST registrations, of which 18 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.15 Cr. It is led by directors including Nishant Agarwal (Whole-Time Director) and Nitin Agarwal (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 2025. The registered office is at Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,862.29 Cr, a growth of 24.81% compared to the previous year.
The company has about 1,058 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 4 brands: LuvLap, AGARO, DiSano and Karein. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹320.9 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹29.52 Cr on record. Court records list 392 cases involving the company, including 364 filed by the company and 28 filed against it; 318 cases are pending. The company has 19 deals on record (14 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹28.55 Cr; the latest was in March 2025. Its 10 peer companies in the same principal business activity (wholesale trading) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited with revenue of ₹1,534.1 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 uclindia.in.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Corporation has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74899DL2000PLC103817. The current CIN is U74899WB2000PLC284241, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74899WB2000PLC284241 | Current |
| U74899DL2000PLC103817 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Corporation Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is uclindia.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered Address4/1 Middleton Street 2nd Floor, Unit 202/203/204/205, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071
- IndustryConsumer Services, Hypermarkets & Large Retail Chains
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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 Corporation operates multiple associated brands including LuvLap, AGARO, and DiSano. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Online retailer of baby gear, diapers, clothing, and safety essentials. | luvlap.com | |
| Sells home appliances, kitchen tools, and personal care products online. | agarolifestyle.com | |
| Online retailer of healthy food items including olive oil and pasta. | disanofoods.com | |
| An online platform offering high-quality adult diapers and incontinence products for everyday needs. | karein.in |
Business activity
Universal Corporation operates primarily in the trade sector. One business activity is registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Trade | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Universal Corporation Limited
FY 2025 filings availableUniversal Corporation Limited reported revenue of ₹1,862.29 Cr (up 24.81% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 24.81% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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Board of directors of Universal Corporation Limited
Universal Corporation has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishant Agarwal Also directs: New Era Warehousing & Logistics LLP, Purplestar Hygiene Private Limited, Purplestar Fashion Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 31 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Nitin Agarwal Also directs: New Era Warehousing & Logistics LLP, Purplestar Hygiene Private Limited, Purplestar Fashion Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 11 Apr 2000 | 26 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Naveen Agarwal Also directs: New Era Warehousing & Logistics LLP, Purplestar Hygiene Private Limited, Purplestar Fashion Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 24 Jul 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Universal Corporation Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Universal Corporation Limitedthis company | ₹1,862.29 Cr (FY 2025) | 24.8% | 1,058 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | ||
| Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited | ₹1,534.1 Cr (FY 2023) | 3.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Ayekart Private Limited | ₹1,534.06 Cr (FY 2024) | 138.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Suraj Impex (India) Private Limited | ₹1,532.46 Cr (FY 2025) | -24.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Neelkanth Pharma Logistics Private Limited | ₹1,531.92 Cr (FY 2025) | 34.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| I.G.International Private Limited | ₹1,526.55 Cr (FY 2025) | 16.0% | Chandigarh, India | |||
| Aceagroacres Enterprise Private Limited | ₹1,519.88 Cr (FY 2024) | 14.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Analytiq Business Ventures Private Limited | ₹1,517.78 Cr (FY 2022) | 155.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Master Chains N Jewels Limited | ₹1,512.45 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sixseeds Farm Trade Private Limited | ₹1,511.77 Cr (FY 2024) | 49.0% | Rajkot, Gujarat, India | |||
| Ramsons Food Limited | ₹1,503.85 Cr (FY 2025) | 60.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Universal Corporation Limited is audited by K L Singhee & Co for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K L Singhee & Co | FY 2024 | 303121E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Corporation Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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 Jul 2026 | 101359832 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 101197941 | Others | ₹90 Lakh | Open | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 100533917 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | 100289187 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹70 Cr | Open | |
| 10 May 2006 | 10005451 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹170 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
Universal Corporation Limited has 19 deals on record (14 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹28.55 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Centak Distributors Pvt Ltd Seller: Pathik Agencies Ltd. |
| Oct 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Pathik Agencies Ltd. Seller: Asian Housing and Infrastructure Limited , Adyamma Tracom Private Limited |
| Apr 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Lace Properties Private Limited Seller: Bahuk Tradecon Private Limited , Yashoda Dealers Private Limited , Headway Exim Private Limited |
| Aug 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dayanand Agarwal & Sons HUF Seller: Snowdrop Tie-Up Private Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Yashoda Dealers Private Limited Seller: Avaneesh Commotrade Private Limited , Bahuk Tradecon Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Corporation Limited has 392 court cases on record: 364 filed by Universal Corporation, 28 filed against it. 318 cases are pending and 74 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 384 | 26 | 316 |
| High courts | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 392)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Krishna | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Redson Retail and Reality Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Ukay Allied Innovators Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Multicom Trading India Pvt. Ltd. and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Krishna | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Universal Corporation Limited was last rated by Care on 02 Nov 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 02 Nov 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Universal Corporation Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Universal Corporation has 4 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Purplestar Hygiene Private Limited | U17299WB2022PTC251638 | |
| Purplestar Fashion Private Limited | U18101WB2022PTC251550 | |
| Purplestar Manufacturing Private Limited | U25111WB2020PTC236364 | |
| Myra Hygiene Products Private Limited | U74994WB2018PTC228326 |
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Employees & EPFO
Universal Corporation Limited has a workforce of 1,058 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Corporation has 24 GST registrations: 18 active and 6 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACU3756A1ZI | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACU3756A2ZH | West Bengal | Active | 01 Apr 2024 |
| 03AAACU3756A1ZV | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AAACU3756A1ZT | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Universal Corporation Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2000: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Naveen Agarwal ceased to be Director on 30 Nov 2025.
13 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Corporation is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in hypermarkets and large retail chains, within the consumer services industry. It was incorporated on 17 February 2000 (26+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899WB2000PLC284241.
Universal Corporation has 3 current directors:
- Nishant Agarwal - Whole-Time Director
- Nitin Agarwal - Whole-Time Director
- Naveen Agarwal - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Corporation 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 Universal Corporation is 19AAACU3756A1ZI, registered in West Bengal. The company has 24 GST registrations in all, of which 18 are active and 6 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 19AAACU3756A2ZH (West Bengal), 03AAACU3756A1ZV (Punjab), 04AAACU3756A1ZT (Chandigarh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Corporation is U74899WB2000PLC284241. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Corporation has 392 court cases on record: 364 filed by the company and 28 filed against it. 318 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Universal Corporation was incorporated on 17 February 2000, making it 26+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Universal Corporation has 19 deals on record (14 secondary share transfers, 5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹28.55 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
The peers of Universal Corporation by revenue are Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited, Ayekart Private Limited, Suraj Impex (India) Private Limited, Neelkanth Pharma Logistics Private Limited, I.G.International Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Naveen Agarwal ceased to be Director on 30 Nov 2025. Naveen Agarwal was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 24 Jul 2025. Shikha Agrawal ceased to be Director on 16 Aug 2023. Universal Corporation has 7 board changes on record in total.
Universal Corporation can be reached through the website uclindia.in. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.