
Wichitra Auto Limited
About Wichitra Auto Limited
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Wichitra Auto Limited was a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the automobile dealership and trading segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 18 April 1991.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U30007TN1991PLC020632. Its GSTIN is 33AAACW0695C1ZM (Tamil Nadu).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.6 Cr. It was formerly known as Wichitra Auto Private Limited and Telexpo Private Limited. It was led by directors including Seenapaia Kesavan and Badri Vijayaraghavan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 July 2020, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020. The registered office was at 84/3 SIDCO Industrial Estate Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600098.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.81 Cr, a decline of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹79.92 Lakh (net margin 5.4%) and EBITDA of ₹1.43 Cr (EBITDA margin 9.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company had about 173 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹5.17 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company.
Company details
Name history
Wichitra Auto has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Wichitra Auto Private Limited, and Telexpo Private Limited. The current legal name is Wichitra Auto Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Wichitra Auto Limited | Current |
| Wichitra Auto Private Limited | Previous |
| Telexpo Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Wichitra Auto Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address84/3 SIDCO Industrial Estate Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600098
- IndustryAutomotive, Auto Dealership & Trading
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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 Wichitra Auto is manufacturing. In detail, this covers metal and metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products |
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Financials of Wichitra Auto Limited
FY 2020 filings availableWichitra Auto Limited reported revenue of ₹14.81 Cr (down 18% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 18% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 17% 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 | ₹1.43 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹79.92 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Wichitra Auto Limited
Wichitra Auto has 4 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seenapaia Kesavan | Director | 30 Sep 1995 | 31 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Badri Vijayaraghavan Also directs: Lumiere Coolants Private Limited, Wil Car Wheels Limited | Director | 04 Dec 2009 | 16 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Rajagopalan Madhusudhan Also directs: Lumiere Coolants Private Limited, Biads India Private Limited, D.L.S.Consultants Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 24 Feb 2014 | 12 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Sankaran Sivaramakrishnan | Director | 29 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Wichitra Auto Limited is audited by SUNDARAM & SRINIVASAN for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SUNDARAM & SRINIVASAN | FY 2018 | 004207S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Wichitra Auto Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 02 Dec 2011 | 10323177 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹3.47 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 03 Feb 2011 | 10267995 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.7 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Wichitra Auto Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by Wichitra Auto. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Commissioner of Central Excise | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Asst. Provident Fund | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Asst. Provident Fund | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Commissioner, | 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 Wichitra Auto Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Wichitra Auto Limited has a workforce of 173 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Wichitra Auto has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACW0695C1ZM | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Wichitra Auto Limited has 11 board changes on record since 1995: 4 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Sitaram ceased to be Director on 11 Apr 2019.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Wichitra Auto has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Wichitra Auto was a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in auto dealership and trading, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 18 April 1991 and is registered under CIN U30007TN1991PLC020632. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Wichitra Auto was incorporated on 18 April 1991. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Wichitra Auto had 4 directors:
- Seenapaia Kesavan - Director
- Badri Vijayaraghavan - Director
- Rajagopalan Madhusudhan - Director
- Sankaran Sivaramakrishnan - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Wichitra Auto is U30007TN1991PLC020632. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Wichitra Auto is at 843 SIDCO Industrial Estate Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600098.
The latest financial statements of Wichitra Auto on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2020. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 July 2020. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Wichitra Auto is 33AAACW0695C1ZM, registered in Tamil Nadu.
Wichitra Auto operated in the automotive industry, in the auto dealership and trading segment.
Wichitra Auto has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company.