Universal Metal Co. Ltd.
About Universal Metal Co. Ltd.
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Universal Metal Co. Ltd. was a public limited company based in Kheda, Gujarat, 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 steel manufacturing and processing segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 24 June 1988.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U27109GJ1988PLC010900. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2.4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.18 Cr. It was formerly known as Universal Metal Company Private Limited. It was led by directors including Nareshbhai Vishandas Changrani (Whole-Time Director) and Nimit Naresh Changrani.
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 was at Block No: 162/Part Village: Vasna – Maragiya Opp. Ongc Ta., Kheda, Gujarat, India – 387120.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹98.81 Cr, a growth of 51% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹65.88 Lakh (net margin 0.7%) and EBITDA of ₹3.86 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years.
The company had about 34 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹14.91 Cr on record. Court records list 8 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Metal Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U27109GJ1988PTC010900. The current CIN is U27109GJ1988PLC010900, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U27109GJ1988PLC010900 | Current |
| U27109GJ1988PTC010900 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Metal Co. Ltd.'s registered office is in Kheda, Gujarat. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressBlock No: 162/Part Village: Vasna – Maragiya Opp. Ongc Ta., Kheda, Gujarat, India – 387120
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Steel Manufacturing & Processing
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Metal Co 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 Metal Co. Ltd.
FY 2018 filings availableUniversal Metal Co. Ltd. reported revenue of ₹98.81 Cr (up 51% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years, including 51% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 17% 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
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2016-17 | FY 2015-16 | FY 2014-15 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹98.81 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹3.86 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹65.88 Lakh | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.9% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.7% | |||
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Board of directors of Universal Metal Co. Ltd.
Universal Metal Co 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nareshbhai Vishandas Changrani Also directs: Chandanpani Limited | Whole-Time Director | 16 Aug 2008 | 18 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
| Nimit Naresh Changrani | Director | 27 Mar 2018 | 8 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Mukesh Devendrabhai Shah | Director | 13 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Universal Metal Co. Ltd. is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Metals and Minerals industry (Steel), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Rolling Mills Private Limited | ₹99.38 Cr (FY 2016) | -7.0% | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Shree Guru Kripa Alloys Private Limited | ₹99.35 Cr (FY 2025) | -7.0% | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India | |||
| Mass Wire and Steels Private Limited | ₹99.19 Cr (FY 2025) | 23.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| NS Rolling Steel Limited | ₹98.86 Cr (FY 2025) | -7.0% | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Universal Metal Co. Ltd.this company | ₹98.81 Cr (FY 2018) | ₹65.88 Lakh | 0.7% | 51.0% | 34 | Kheda, Gujarat, India |
| Royal Strips Private Limited | ₹98.64 Cr (FY 2025) | -9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Narayani Fuels Private Limited | ₹98.12 Cr (FY 2024) | -3.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Universal Metal Co. Ltd. is audited by KISHAN M MEHTA & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| KISHAN M MEHTA & CO | FY 2018 | 105229W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Metal Co. Ltd. is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | ||||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | ||||
| Public | ||||
| Others |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2003 | 90102279 | Bank of Baroda | ₹14.91 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Universal Metal Co. Ltd. has 8 court cases on record: 4 filed by Universal Metal Co, 4 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 6 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| District courts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 8)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, GUJARAT | Appeal | Filed by the company against Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by Gail(India) Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1100-Arbitration Matters : SLPs challenging Arbitration Matters) | Filed by the company against Gail (India) Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (FAO(OS)) | Filed by the company against Gail India Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.) | Filed against the company by Gail(India) Limited | 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 Metal Co. Ltd.; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Universal Metal Co. Ltd. has a workforce of 34 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Metal Co has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Universal Metal Co. Ltd. has 6 board changes on record since 2005: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Rajeshkumar Rameshwarlal Asawa ceased to be Director on 28 Mar 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Metal Co 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 Metal Co was a public limited company based in Kheda, Gujarat, India. The company worked in steel manufacturing and processing, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 24 June 1988 and is registered under CIN U27109GJ1988PLC010900. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Universal Metal Co was incorporated on 24 June 1988. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Universal Metal Co had 3 directors:
- Nareshbhai Vishandas Changrani - Whole-Time Director
- Nimit Naresh Changrani - Director
- Mukesh Devendrabhai Shah - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Metal Co is U27109GJ1988PLC010900. 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 Metal Co is at Block No: 162Part Village: Vasna – Maragiya Opp. Ongc Ta., Kheda, Gujarat, India – 387120.
The latest financial statements of Universal Metal Co 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.
No. Universal Metal Co has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Universal Metal Co operated in the metals and minerals industry, in the steel manufacturing and processing segment.
The peers of Universal Metal Co by revenue are Venus Rolling Mills Private Limited, Shree Guru Kripa Alloys Private Limited, Mass Wire and Steels Private Limited, NS Rolling Steel Limited, Royal Strips Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Metals and Minerals industry (Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products).
Universal Metal Co has 8 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
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