- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0036441

About Western Thomson (India) Ltd
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Western Thomson (India) Ltd is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Riviera Capital Consulting & Research Private Limited. It operates in the auto parts and components segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 09 January 1967 and has been in existence for over 59 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U26109TN1967PLC005474. Its GSTIN is 33AAACW0319F1ZV (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.32 Cr. It was formerly known as Western Thomson (India) Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Venkatachalam Chidambaram and Tirvankatachary Govindarajan.
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 Riviera Park 11 4th Main Roadextension Kotturpuram Chennai – 600 085, Tamil Nadu, India – 600085.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹28.42 Cr, a growth of 51% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.1 Cr (net margin 3.9%) and EBITDA of ₹5.01 Cr (EBITDA margin 17.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 26% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 56 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Western Thomson. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹17.31 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹17.24 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company; 1 case is pending.
Western Thomson (India) Ltd is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0036441). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website westernthomsonindia.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Western Thomson (India)
Contact details
Western Thomson (India) Ltd's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is westernthomsonindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressRiviera Park 11 4th Main Roadextension Kotturpuram Chennai – 600 085, Tamil Nadu, India – 600085
- IndustryAutomotive, Auto Parts & Components
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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
Western Thomson (India) operates one associated brand: Western Thomson. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Produces thermostats and valves for vehicle engines with international customer base. | westernthomsonindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Western Thomson (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Western Thomson (India) Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableWestern Thomson (India) Ltd reported revenue of ₹28.42 Cr (up 51% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including 51% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 33% 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 | ₹5.01 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.1 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 17.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Western Thomson (India) Ltd
Western Thomson (India) has 4 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Venkatachalam Chidambaram | Director | 01 Oct 1999 | 27 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Tirvankatachary Govindarajan | Director | 08 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Seetha Chidambaram Also directs: Nippon Thermostat (India) Limited, Riviera Auto Components Private Limited, Riviera Solar Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 03 Feb 2003 | 23 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Murugesan Balu | Director | 27 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Western Thomson (India) Ltd is audited by P.B.VIJAYARAGHAVAN&CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P.B.VIJAYARAGHAVAN&CO | FY 2023 | 004721S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Western Thomson (India) Ltd 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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| 09 Jun 2025 | 101129577 | Others | ₹72 Lakh | Open | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 101093537 | Canara Bank | ₹12.68 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Jan 2024 | 100868312 | Others | ₹3.04 Lakh | Open | |
| 22 May 2023 | 100725396 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 04 May 2023 | 100726634 | Others | ₹19.35 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Legal cases
Western Thomson (India) Ltd has 6 court cases on record: 6 filed by Western Thomson (India). 1 case is pending and 5 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (4 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU RURAL, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Konar Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner (CT) | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner (CT) | 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 Western Thomson (India) Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Western Thomson (India) Ltd has a workforce of 56 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 31, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Western Thomson (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACW0319F1ZV | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Western Thomson (India) Ltd, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Western Thomson (India) Ltd has 18 board changes on record since 1999: 4 appointments and 14 cessations. The latest: Murugesan Balu ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
33 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Western Thomson (India) is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in auto parts and components, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 09 January 1967 (59+ years old) and is registered under CIN U26109TN1967PLC005474.
Western Thomson (India) has 4 current directors:
- Venkatachalam Chidambaram - Director
- Tirvankatachary Govindarajan - Director
- Seetha Chidambaram - Director
- Murugesan Balu - Director
The latest financial statements of Western Thomson (India) 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 Western Thomson (India) is 33AAACW0319F1ZV, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Western Thomson (India) is U26109TN1967PLC005474. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Western Thomson (India) has 6 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Western Thomson (India) was incorporated on 09 January 1967, making it 59+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Murugesan Balu ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Murugesan Balu was appointed as Director on 27 Jun 2024. Tirvankatachary Govindarajan ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2022. Western Thomson (India) has 18 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Western Thomson (India) is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0036441).
Western Thomson (India) can be reached through the website westernthomsonindia.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

