Walia Traders Ltd
About Walia Traders Ltd
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Walia Traders Ltd is a public limited company based in Chandigarh, India. It operates in the hotel and accommodation services segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 06 January 1988 and has been in existence for over 38 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chandigarh, under CIN U45203CH1988PLC007895. Its GSTIN is 04AAACW1346E1ZT (Chandigarh). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.83 Cr. It was formerly known as Walia Traders Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Prem Pal Gandhi (Managing Director) and Hitesh Gandhi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at SCO 377 To 380 Sector 35 B Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2021, the company reported a revenue of ₹11 Cr, a decline of 67% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.14 Cr (net margin -28.5%) and EBITDA of ₹1.02 Cr (EBITDA margin 9.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 33% over three years and 15% over five years.
The company has about 110 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹256.17 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹179.25 Cr on record. Court records list 31 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 8 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Walia Traders has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U45203CH1988PTC007895. The current CIN is U45203CH1988PLC007895, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U45203CH1988PLC007895 | Current |
| U45203CH1988PTC007895 | Previous |
Contact details
Walia Traders Ltd's registered office is in Chandigarh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressSCO 377 To 380 Sector 35 B Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Hotel & Accommodation 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Walia Traders 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 Walia Traders Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableWalia Traders Ltd reported revenue of ₹11 Cr (down 67% YoY) for FY 2021.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over five years, including a 67% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 88% 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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| Revenue from Operations | ₹11 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹1.02 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.14 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -28.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Walia Traders Ltd
Walia Traders has 3 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Pal Gandhi Also directs: Grand Multiplex Projects Limited, Faradays Industries Private Limited, Aseem Transport Services Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 19 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Hitesh Gandhi Also directs: Grand Multiplex Projects Limited, Faradays Industries Private Limited, Aseem Transport Services Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 19 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Vipan Gandhi | Additional Director | 18 Jul 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Walia Traders Ltd is audited by CHOPRA MALHOTRA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| CHOPRA MALHOTRA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 006152N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Walia Traders Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2014 | 10563318 | Central Bank of India | ₹2.97 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 10502080 | Others | ₹36 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Mar 2013 | 10425555 | Punjab National Bank | ₹79 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Sep 2009 | 10174892 | Punjab National Bank | ₹13.2 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Dec 2008 | 10139937 | Punjab National Bank | ₹35 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal cases
Walia Traders Ltd has 31 court cases on record: 14 filed by Walia Traders, 17 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 23 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| District courts | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| NCLAT | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 31)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Chandigarh | Court case (CS CJ) | Filed against the company by Novacil Agri Pvt. Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Panchkula, Haryana | Civil suit | Filed by the company against 9. Inter Continental Hotels Group (India) Pvt. Ltd. and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court, CHANDIGARH (UT) | Company petition | Filed against the company by M/S Sudhir Power Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, SAS Nagar, Punjab | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Ms V.I.R. Foods Limited, | Disposed |
| District court, Panchkula, Haryana | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S MC Food and Nutrition | Pending |
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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 Walia Traders Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Walia Traders Ltd has a workforce of 110 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 22, 2024, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Walia Traders has 5 GST registrations: 4 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04AAACW1346E1ZT | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACW1346E1ZP | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACW1346E2ZO | Haryana | Active | 30 Mar 2018 |
| 03AAACW1346E2ZU | Punjab | Active | 28 Aug 2019 |
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Recent activity
Walia Traders Ltd has 12 board changes on record since 2020: 3 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Harish Gandhi ceased to be Additional Director on 18 Jul 2025.
28 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Walia Traders is an active public limited company based in Chandigarh, India. The company works in hotel and accommodation services, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 06 January 1988 (38+ years old) and is registered under CIN U45203CH1988PLC007895.
Walia Traders has 3 current directors:
- Prem Pal Gandhi - Managing Director
- Hitesh Gandhi - Additional Director
- Vipan Gandhi - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Walia Traders on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Walia Traders is 04AAACW1346E1ZT, registered in Chandigarh. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AAACW1346E1ZP (Haryana), 06AAACW1346E2ZO (Haryana), 03AAACW1346E2ZU (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Walia Traders is U45203CH1988PLC007895. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Walia Traders has 31 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Walia Traders was incorporated on 06 January 1988, making it 38+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chandigarh.
Harish Gandhi ceased to be Additional Director on 18 Jul 2025. Vipan Gandhi was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Jul 2025. Vikas Sharma ceased to be Director on 21 May 2025. Walia Traders has 12 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Walia Traders is at SCO 377 To 380 Sector 35 B Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India.
Walia Traders operates in the travel and hospitality industry, in the hotel and accommodation services segment.