Universal Spirits Private Limited
About Universal Spirits Private Limited
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Universal Spirits Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Empee Holdings Limited. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 02 June 2006 and has been in existence for over 20 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U15532TN2006PTC060083.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It was formerly known as Universal Spirits Limited. It is led by directors Sheeju Purushothaman (Managing Director) and Sheena Purushothaman.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at No.59 Harris Road Pudupet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.17 Lakh. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.49 Lakh (net margin 68.5%) and EBITDA of ₹2.03 Lakh (EBITDA margin 93.5%).
Court records list 12 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 6 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2023.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Spirits has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U15532TN2006PLC060083. The current CIN is U15532TN2006PTC060083, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U15532TN2006PTC060083 | Current |
| U15532TN2006PLC060083 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Spirits Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressNo.59 Harris Road Pudupet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage Retail & Distribution
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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
Financials of Universal Spirits Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableUniversal Spirits Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.17 Lakh for FY 2023.
Financial Statement Summary
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 93.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 68.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Spirits Private Limited
Universal Spirits has 2 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sheena Purushothaman Also directs: Ushus Estates LLP, Empee Agro Farm Products Pvt Ltd, Empee Marine Products Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 23 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sheeju Purushothaman Also directs: Empee Agro Farm Products Pvt Ltd, Empee Marine Products Private Limited, Appolo Beers Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 23 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Universal Spirits Private Limited is audited by VENKATESH & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| VENKATESH & CO | FY 2022 | 004636S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Spirits Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Universal Spirits Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Spirits Private Limited has 12 court cases on record: 7 filed by Universal Spirits, 5 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 6 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 12 | 5 | 6 |
Cases on record (5 of 12)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Empee Distilleries Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Empee Distilleries Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr Alfred Sagaya Sunder Xavier | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by Empee Distilleries Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr Alfred Sagaya Sunder Xavier | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (OSA(CAD)) | Filed by the company against Empee Distilleries Limited | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Empee Distilleries 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 Spirits Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
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Recent activity
Universal Spirits Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2015: 2 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Sheena Purushothaman ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Spirits is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 02 June 2006 (20+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15532TN2006PTC060083.
Universal Spirits has 2 current directors:
- Sheeju Purushothaman - Managing Director
- Sheena Purushothaman - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Spirits on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Spirits is U15532TN2006PTC060083. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Spirits has 12 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 6 are pending.
Universal Spirits was incorporated on 02 June 2006, making it 20+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Universal Spirits has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in March 2023.
Sheena Purushothaman ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Aruna Kandoth Arayakkandi ceased to be Director on 29 Dec 2022. Nisha Purushothaman ceased to be Director on 29 Dec 2022. Universal Spirits has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Universal Spirits is at No.59 Harris Road Pudupet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
Universal Spirits operates in the food and beverages industry, in the food and beverage retail and distribution segment.