MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Medium (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-RJ-17-0060556
Universal Cylinders Limited
Universal Cylinders Limited - machinery and equipment in New Delhi, Delhi, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21.68 Cr
▼ 26% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹80.65 Lakh
Net margin -3.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹31.87 Lakh
EBITDA margin 1.5%
Authorised capital
₹3.05 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹2.91 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹11.17 Cr
Satisfied ₹9.74 Cr
Company age
51 yrs
Est. 1975
Employees · EPFO
20
Provident fund records
About Universal Cylinders Limited
Data last updated:
Universal Cylinders Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing segment of the machinery and industrial equipment sector. It was incorporated on 12 December 1975 and has been in existence for over 51 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U27310DL1975PLC008008. Its GSTIN is 08AAACU0758N1ZY (Rajasthan). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3.05 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.91 Cr. It is led by directors including Rakesh Chandra Sharma (Whole-Time Director) and Ravi Kant Sharma (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 508 Vishal Bhavan 95 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹21.68 Cr, a decline of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹80.65 Lakh (net margin -3.7%) and EBITDA of ₹31.87 Lakh (EBITDA margin 1.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 27% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 20 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹11.17 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹9.74 Cr on record. Court records list 34 cases involving the company, including 23 filed by the company and 11 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Universal Cylinders Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-RJ-17-0060556). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN U27310DL1975PLC008008
Registration Number 008008
Incorporation Date 12 December 1975
ROC Delhi
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 20 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-RJ-17-0060556
CIN history
Universal Cylinders has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999DL1975PLC008008. The current CIN is U27310DL1975PLC008008, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U27310DL1975PLC008008 | Current |
| U99999DL1975PLC008008 | Previous |
Key People
Rakesh Chandra Sharma Whole-Time Director Ravi Kant Sharma Whole-Time Director Arvind Kumar Gupta Director Recognitions & Rankings of Universal Cylinders
Contact details
Universal Cylinders Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address508 Vishal Bhavan 95 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- IndustryMachinery and Equipment, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Cylinders is manufacturing. In detail, this covers metal and metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products |
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Financials of Universal Cylinders Limited
FY 2025 filings availableUniversal Cylinders Limited reported revenue of ₹21.68 Cr (down 26% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21.68 Cr ▼ 26%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹80.65 Lakh margin -3.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹31.87 Lakh margin 1.5%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 26%
3 years · compounded
▼ 27%
5 years · compounded
▲ 1%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 117%
3 years · compounded
▼ 54%
5 years · compounded
▲ 21%
Revenue fell 26% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1%. EBITDA rose 117% 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 | ₹31.87 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹80.65 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 1.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -3.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Cylinders Limited
Universal Cylinders has 3 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakesh Chandra Sharma | Whole-Time Director | 02 Apr 2001 | 25 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ravi Kant Sharma | Whole-Time Director | 01 Jul 1997 | 29 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Arvind Kumar Gupta | Director | 28 Nov 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Universal Cylinders Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Industrial Products Manufacturers), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Forebros Tools Private Limited | ₹21.7 Cr (FY 2024) | -19.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Universal Cylinders Limitedthis company | ₹21.68 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹80.65 Lakh | -3.7% | -26.0% | 20 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Monal Chains Limited | ₹21.68 Cr (FY 2024) | 18.0% | Boisar, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Faboca Metals Private Limited | ₹21.64 Cr (FY 2024) | 35.0% | Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India |
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Auditor
Universal Cylinders Limited is audited by ASIT MEHTA & COMPANY for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| ASIT MEHTA & COMPANY | FY 2023 | 000689N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Cylinders Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹11.17 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹9.74 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2021 | 100522616 | Others | ₹70.55 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 100509580 | Others | ₹40 Lakh | Open | |
| 25 Nov 1978 | 90051876 | Others | ₹8.25 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Feb 1978 | 90051867 | Rajasthan Financial Corporation | ₹1.81 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Jul 2020 | 100353474 | Others | ₹1.23 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal cases
Universal Cylinders Limited has 34 court cases on record: 23 filed by Universal Cylinders, 11 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 32 are disposed.
Total cases
34
Filed by the company
23
Filed against the company
11
Pending
2
Disposed
32
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 34)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARBP) | Filed against the company by Indian Oil Corporation Limited | Pending |
| High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Indian Oil Corporation Limited | Disposed |
| NCLAT, Chairperson Court | Tribunal matter | Filed against the company by Prathima Industries Pvt. Ltd. and 3 others | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and 1 other | 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 Cylinders Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Universal Cylinders has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Subsidiary companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Uni Gas Industries Limited | U11201DL1988PLC030337 |
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Employees & EPFO
Universal Cylinders Limited has a workforce of 20 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 02, 2024, across 4 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
20
Active EPFO establishments
4
Employee growth
-9.09%
GST
Universal Cylinders has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08AAACU0758N1ZY | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Universal Cylinders Limited has 12 board changes on record since 1997: 3 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Din Dayal Sharma ceased to be Director on 05 Aug 2024.
AGM
Universal Cylinders Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 20 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Universal Cylinders Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Delhi I.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Jul 2020 via Charge ID 100353474 with Others was fully satisfied on 07 Jan 2025.
Ceased
Din Dayal Sharma ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Ajay Kumar Sharma ceased to be Whole-Time Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 16 Oct 2018 via Charge ID 100261452 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 18 Jan 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 21 Dec 2019 via Charge ID 100319196 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 06 Jan 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.71 Cr with Charge ID 100522616 was registered on 24 Dec 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.40 Cr with Charge ID 100509580 was registered on 10 Dec 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 8.25 Cr registered on 25 Nov 1978 with Charge ID 90051876 was modified on 24 Sep 2021.
Ceased
Banwari Lal Sharma ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.23 Cr with Charge ID 100353474 was registered on 02 Jul 2020.
33 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Cylinders is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in industrial machinery manufacturing, within the machinery and equipment industry. It was incorporated on 12 December 1975 (51+ years old) and is registered under CIN U27310DL1975PLC008008.
Universal Cylinders has 3 current directors:
- Rakesh Chandra Sharma - Whole-Time Director
- Ravi Kant Sharma - Whole-Time Director
- Arvind Kumar Gupta - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Cylinders on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Universal Cylinders is 08AAACU0758N1ZY, registered in Rajasthan. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Cylinders is U27310DL1975PLC008008. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Cylinders has 34 court cases on record: 23 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Cylinders was incorporated on 12 December 1975, making it 51+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
The peers of Universal Cylinders by revenue are Forebros Tools Private Limited, Monal Chains Limited, Faboca Metals Private Limited, all in the Machinery and Equipment industry (Industrial Products Manufacturers), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products).
Din Dayal Sharma ceased to be Director on 05 Aug 2024. Ajay Kumar Sharma ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 24 Apr 2024. Banwari Lal Sharma ceased to be Director on 17 Dec 2020. Universal Cylinders has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Universal Cylinders is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-RJ-17-0060556).
The registered office of Universal Cylinders is at 508 Vishal Bhavan 95 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
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