About Writer Logistics Private Limited
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Writer Logistics Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the carrying and forwarding agents (cfa) segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 12 September 1989 and has been in existence for over 37 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U63000MH1989PTC053420. Its GSTIN is 27AAACO1035G1ZV (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹20.02 Lakh. It was formerly known as Oceanair Express Forwarders Private Limited. It is led by directors including Gavin Desouza and Dayle William Desouza.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 15 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹6.09 Cr, a decline of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.67 Lakh (net margin 0.3%) and EBITDA of ₹8.62 Lakh (EBITDA margin 1.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years and 3% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹2 Cr on record. Court records list 16 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website writercorporation.com.
Company details
CIN history
Writer Logistics has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U63000MH2004PTC053420. The current CIN is U63000MH1989PTC053420, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U63000MH1989PTC053420 | Current |
| U63000MH2004PTC053420 | Previous |
Contact details
Writer Logistics Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is writercorporation.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address105 P N Writer Building Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road Nr. Voltas Ltd. Chinchpokli (E), Kalachowky, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400033
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFA)
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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 Writer Logistics is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers other support services to organizations.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations |
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Financials of Writer Logistics Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWriter Logistics Private Limited reported revenue of ₹6.09 Cr (down 3% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 3% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA fell 91% 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 | ₹8.62 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.67 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 1.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Writer Logistics Private Limited
Writer Logistics has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Gavin Desouza Also directs: Glovve Portal LLP, Oceanair Tranasport & Investment Co Pvt Ltd, Moving Systems (India) Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 02 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Dayle William Desouza Also directs: Writer Holdings Private Limited, Writer Business Services Private Limited, Planet Ecotourism Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 06 Apr 2009 | 17 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Garfield William Desouza Also directs: Glovve Portal LLP, Oceanair Tranasport & Investment Co Pvt Ltd, Moving Systems (India) Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Director | 28 Mar 2006 | 20 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Cynthea Desouza | Director | 02 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Writer Logistics Private Limited is audited by Naik Danait & Associates for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Naik Danait & Associates | FY 2022 | 123835W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Writer Logistics Private 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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| 26 Dec 2007 | 10111596 | Indusind Bank Ltd | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Writer Logistics Private Limited has 16 court cases on record: 7 filed by Writer Logistics, 9 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 15 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| District courts | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 16)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Ms. Tejas Logistics Pvt. Ltd. and Ors and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against M/S Tejas Logistics Pvt Ltd and Ors and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against 1 Ms. Tejesh Logistics Pvt Ltd Other and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Ms S.A. Consultants Forwarders P. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Express Kargo Forwarders Pvt. Limited | 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
Writer Logistics Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 14 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Logitrust Xpress Private Limited | |||
| Assured Packers & Movers Private Limited | |||
| Haiko Logistics India Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Writer Logistics Private Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 07, 2024.
GST
Writer Logistics has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACO1035G1ZV | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Writer Logistics Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2006: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Cynthea Desouza was appointed as Director on 02 Sep 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
Writer Logistics is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in carrying and forwarding agents (cfa), within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 12 September 1989 (37+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63000MH1989PTC053420.
Writer Logistics has 4 current directors:
- Gavin Desouza - Director
- Dayle William Desouza - Director
- Garfield William Desouza - Director
- Cynthea Desouza - Director
The latest financial statements of Writer Logistics on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 15 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Writer Logistics is 27AAACO1035G1ZV, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Writer Logistics is U63000MH1989PTC053420. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Writer Logistics has 16 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Writer Logistics was incorporated on 12 September 1989, making it 37+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Cynthea Desouza was appointed as Director on 02 Sep 2020. Gavin Desouza was appointed as Director on 02 Sep 2020. Yazdi Hosi Desai ceased to be Director on 13 Dec 2017. Writer Logistics has 7 board changes on record in total.
Writer Logistics has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 14 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 04 May 2023.
Writer Logistics can be reached through the website writercorporation.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Writer Logistics is at 105 P N Writer Building Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road Nr. Voltas Ltd. Chinchpokli E, Kalachowky, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400033.