
About Universal Trusteeship Services Limited
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Universal Trusteeship Services Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Utpl Corporate Trustees Private Limited. It operates in the consumer and professional services segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 21 June 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72900MH2001PLC132441. Its GSTIN is 27AABCG4984H1ZC (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.57 Cr. It was formerly known as Universal Corporate Trustees Limited and 3I Infotech Trusteeship Services Limited. It is led by directors including Dileep Chinubhai Choksi and Padmanabh Ramchandra Barpande.
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 74 Sakhar Bhavan 7th Floor 230 Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹3.12 Cr, a growth of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹13.71 Lakh (net margin 4.4%) and EBITDA of ₹18.59 Lakh (EBITDA margin 6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company has about 16 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Universal Trustee. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹25 Lakh on record. Court records list 21 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 18 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in September 2006.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website universaltrustee.net.
Company details
Name history
Universal Trusteeship Services has undergone 5 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Universal Trusteeship Services Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Universal Trusteeship Services Limited | Current |
| Universal Corporate Trustees Limited | Previous |
| 3I Infotech Trusteeship Services Limited | Previous |
| Universal Corporate Securities Trustees Limited | Previous |
| Universal Global Trusteeship Services Limited | Previous |
| G4 Software Technologies (India) Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Universal Trusteeship Services has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72900MH2001PTC132441. The current CIN is U72900MH2001PLC132441, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U72900MH2001PLC132441 | Current |
| U72900MH2001PTC132441 | Previous |
Contact details
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is universaltrustee.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address74 Sakhar Bhavan 7th Floor 230 Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Consumer Professional Services
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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
Brands
Universal Trusteeship Services operates one associated brand: Universal Trustee. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers trusteeship services to banks, corporates, NBFCs, and individuals in financial sectors. | universaltrustee.net |
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Trusteeship Services is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers activities by trusts, funds and other financial holding companies.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K2 | Activities by Trusts, funds and other financial holding companies |
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Financials of Universal Trusteeship Services Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUniversal Trusteeship Services Limited reported revenue of ₹3.12 Cr (up 26% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over five years, including 26% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 7% 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 | ₹18.59 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹13.71 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Trusteeship Services Limited
Universal Trusteeship Services has 3 current directors and 23 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Dileep Chinubhai Choksi Also directs: Miramac Properties Private Limited, Idmc Limited, Ihhr Hospitality Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 15 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Padmanabh Ramchandra Barpande Also directs: Perfunova (International) Limited, Khemani Distilleries Private Limited, Miramac Properties Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 28 Jul 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Srinivasan Sridhar Also directs: Essfore Consultancy Services LLP, Go Fashion (India) Limited, BNP Akone Evc Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 17 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited is audited by KHISTI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| KHISTI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 128035W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Trusteeship Services 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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| 07 Feb 2006 | 80011133 | The Federal Bank Limited | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in September 2006.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2006 | Acquisition | ₹4.16 Cr | Buyer: 3I Infotech Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited has 21 court cases on record: 3 filed by Universal Trusteeship Services, 18 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 18 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| District courts | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 21)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (SUB APPL) | Filed against the company by Marg Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (CONT P) | Filed against the company by Marg Ltd | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Bhartiya Hotels Limited and Ors | Disposed |
| District court, SURAT, Gujarat | Court case (SPCS) | Filed by the company against Abg Shipyard Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Vadodara, Gujarat | Commercial matter | Filed by the company against Abg Shipyard Limited and 2 others | 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 Trusteeship Services Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited has a workforce of 16 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Trusteeship Services has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AABCG4984H1ZC | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Universal Trusteeship Services Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2010: 3 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Srinivasan Sridhar ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2023.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Universal Trusteeship Services is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in consumer professional services, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 21 June 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72900MH2001PLC132441.
Universal Trusteeship Services has 3 current directors:
- Dileep Chinubhai Choksi - Director
- Padmanabh Ramchandra Barpande - Director
- Srinivasan Sridhar - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Trusteeship Services 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 Trusteeship Services is 27AABCG4984H1ZC, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Trusteeship Services is U72900MH2001PLC132441. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Trusteeship Services has 21 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 18 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Trusteeship Services was incorporated on 21 June 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Universal Trusteeship Services has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in September 2006.
Srinivasan Sridhar ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2023. Padmanabh Ramchandra Barpande was appointed as Director on 28 Jul 2023. Srinivasan Sridhar was appointed as Director on 17 Mar 2023. Universal Trusteeship Services has 21 board changes on record in total.
Universal Trusteeship Services can be reached through the website universaltrustee.net. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

