Universal Trading Company Limited
About Universal Trading Company Limited
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Universal Trading Company Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the industrial machinery retail and distribution segment of the machinery and industrial equipment sector. It was incorporated on 04 August 1948 and has been in existence for over 78 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51101WB1948PLC240042. Its GSTIN is 19AAACU3604M2Z5 (West Bengal). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹6.9 Lakh. It was formerly known as Universal Trading Co.Ltd. It is led by directors including Krishan Kumar Chandak and Subhash Chandra Goenka.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Birla Building 11th Floor 9/1 R. N. Mukehrjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹25.87 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹23.96 Cr (net margin 92.6%) and EBITDA of ₹25.52 Cr (EBITDA margin 98.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over three years and 14% over five years.
Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Universal Trading Company has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U51101WB1948PLC240042, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51101WB1948PLC240042 | Current |
| U51101RJ1948PLC000752 | Previous |
| U51101RJ1949PLC000752 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Trading Company Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressBirla Building 11th Floor 9/1 R. N. Mukehrjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- IndustryMachinery and Equipment, Industrial Machinery 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Trading Company is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Universal Trading Company Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUniversal Trading Company Limited reported revenue of ₹25.87 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 10% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹23.96 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 98.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 92.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Trading Company Limited
Universal Trading Company has 6 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishan Kumar Chandak Also directs: Jaipur Finance and Dairy Products Private Limited, The Rameshwara Jute Mills Ltd, Special Engg. Services Ltd and 5 more | Director | 17 Feb 2015 | 11 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Subhash Chandra Goenka | Director | 14 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Namrata Binani Also directs: Special Engg. Services Ltd | Director | 14 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Rohit Saboo Also directs: Central India Industries Ltd., MLS Exports and Trading Pvt. Ltd, Rajasthan Industries Limited. and 5 more | Director | 17 Jun 2008 | 18 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ankur Binani Also directs: National Bearing Company (Jaipur) Limited, Hindusthan Discounting Co Ltd, Shekhavati Investments and Traders Ltd. and 5 more | Director | 02 Jun 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sanjeev Taparia Also directs: Chenxin Forging (India) LLP | Director | 13 Dec 2010 | 15 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Universal Trading Company Limited is audited by AMK & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| AMK & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 327817E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Trading Company Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Legal cases
Universal Trading Company Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Mcdowell and Co Ltd | 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 Trading Company Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Universal Trading Company has 4 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi Enterprises and Properties Ltd. | U15421WB1934PLC008026 | |
| Gmmco Ltd | U35202WB1966PLC026980 | |
| CK Birla Healthcare Private Limited | U74140DL2014PTC272562 | |
| Gmmco Technology Services Limited | U74999WB2022PLC256886 |
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GST
Universal Trading Company has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACU3604M2Z5 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Nov 2020 |
| 08AAACU3604M2Z8 | Rajasthan | Active | 12 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Universal Trading Company Limited has 18 board changes on record since 2008: 6 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Namrata Binani ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2021.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Trading Company is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in industrial machinery retail and distribution, within the machinery and equipment industry. It was incorporated on 04 August 1948 (78+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51101WB1948PLC240042.
Universal Trading Company has 6 current directors:
- Krishan Kumar Chandak - Director
- Subhash Chandra Goenka - Director
- Namrata Binani - Director
- Rohit Saboo - Director
- Ankur Binani - Director
- Sanjeev Taparia - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Trading Company on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Universal Trading Company is 19AAACU3604M2Z5, registered in West Bengal. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 08AAACU3604M2Z8 (Rajasthan).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Trading Company is U51101WB1948PLC240042. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Trading Company has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Universal Trading Company was incorporated on 04 August 1948, making it 78+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Namrata Binani ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2021. Subhash Chandra Goenka ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2021. Namrata Binani was appointed as Director on 14 Oct 2020. Universal Trading Company has 18 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Universal Trading Company is at Birla Building 11th Floor 91 R. N. Mukehrjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
Universal Trading Company operates in the machinery and equipment industry, in the industrial machinery retail and distribution segment.