- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-18-0050498

About Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited
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Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the specialty chemicals segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 27 January 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U24100MH2004PTC144229. Its GSTIN is 27AAACU6725B1ZK (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹86.8 Lakh. It is led by directors including Sharokh Kersi Nikorawalla and Villoo Sharokh Nikorawalla.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 502 – A Bezzola Complexsion Trombay Road Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹57.53 Cr, a growth of 22% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.69 Cr (net margin 2.9%) and EBITDA of ₹7.19 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years.
The company has about 52 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Uscpl. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹32.42 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹18.54 Cr on record. Court records list 36 cases involving the company, including 15 filed by the company and 21 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-18-0050498). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website uscpl.net.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Universal Speciality Chemicals
Contact details
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is uscpl.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address502 – A Bezzola Complexsion Trombay Road Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400071
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Specialty 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Speciality Chemicals is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUniversal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited reported revenue of ₹57.53 Cr (up 22% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 22% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 39% 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 | ₹7.19 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.69 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited
Universal Speciality Chemicals has 4 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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| Sharokh Kersi Nikorawalla Also directs: Vithoba Holiday Resorts Private Limited | Director | 01 Mar 2009 | 17 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Villoo Sharokh Nikorawalla | Director | 01 Apr 2011 | 15 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Haftaanbad Sharokh Nikorawalla Also directs: Bridgeit LLP, Legacyx LLP | Director | 21 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Jehan Sharokh Nikorawalla Also directs: Bridgeit LLP, Triumph Nutrica Private Limited | Director | 25 Mar 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited is audited by PRADIPTARACHANDDOSHI for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| PRADIPTARACHANDDOSHI | FY 2023 | 033624 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Speciality Chemicals Private 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 14 Oct 2025 | 101179571 | Others | ₹14.92 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | 101101842 | Others | ₹17 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Dec 2022 | 100685370 | Others | ₹20 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 100454971 | Others | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 31 Mar 2008 | 10096637 | State Bank of India | ₹18.14 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited has 36 court cases on record: 15 filed by Universal Speciality Chemicals, 21 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 30 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| District courts | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 36)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (OP(PT)) | Filed by the company against M/S. Ramcides Cropscience Pvt. Ltd and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S Ramcides Cropscience Pvt Ltd., M/S.R. Prem Raja Kumari, M.Sangamithra,K.Subash Anbarasu | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by M/S Ramcides Cropscience Pvt Ltd., | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Original application | Filed against the company by M/S Ramcides Cropscience Pvt Ltd., M/S.R. Prem Raja Kumari, M.Sangamithra,K.Subash Anbarasu | Disposed |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by DCM Shriram Limited M/S.Arun C Mohan, S.Karthik,K.Venkatesan,Brinda Mohan | 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 Speciality Chemicals Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 28 Jan 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 28 Jan 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 195 overdue payments to 70 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 70)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Wheel Flexible Packaging | |||
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| Chaitanya Agro-Bio-Tech Private Limited | |||
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| Shri Pharma Pack |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited has a workforce of 52 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 30, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Speciality Chemicals has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACU6725B1ZK | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Universal Speciality Chemicals Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2009: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Haftaanbad Sharokh Nikorawalla was appointed as Director on 21 Feb 2022.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Speciality Chemicals is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in specialty chemicals, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 27 January 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24100MH2004PTC144229.
Universal Speciality Chemicals has 4 current directors:
- Sharokh Kersi Nikorawalla - Director
- Villoo Sharokh Nikorawalla - Director
- Haftaanbad Sharokh Nikorawalla - Director
- Jehan Sharokh Nikorawalla - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Speciality Chemicals on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Universal Speciality Chemicals is 27AAACU6725B1ZK, registered in Maharashtra. 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 Speciality Chemicals is U24100MH2004PTC144229. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Speciality Chemicals has 36 court cases on record: 15 filed by the company and 21 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Speciality Chemicals was incorporated on 27 January 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Haftaanbad Sharokh Nikorawalla was appointed as Director on 21 Feb 2022. Adil Byram Khumbatta ceased to be Director on 08 Feb 2021. Jehan Sharokh Nikorawalla was appointed as Director on 25 Mar 2019. Universal Speciality Chemicals has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Universal Speciality Chemicals is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-18-0050498).
Universal Speciality Chemicals has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 195 overdue payments to 70 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.
Universal Speciality Chemicals can be reached through the website uscpl.net. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

