About Writer Safeguard Private Limited
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Writer Safeguard Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Writer Business Services Private Limited. It operates in the cash management services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 14 February 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U82990MH2001PTC130866. Its GSTIN is 27AAACW3405C2ZS (Maharashtra). The company holds 26 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹18.55 Cr. It is led by directors including Gavin Desouza and Subramaniam Ramachandran Iyer.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 05 December 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 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹123.38 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹36.49 Lakh (net margin 0.3%) and EBITDA of ₹56.11 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 23% over three years and 15% over five years.
The company has about 4,601 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹14 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹419 Cr on record. Court records list 311 cases involving the company, including 45 filed by the company and 266 filed against it; 48 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues); the latest was in January 2019.
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 Safeguard has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U82990MH2001PTC130866, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U82990MH2001PTC130866 | Current |
| U93000MH2001PTC130866 | Previous |
| U74999MH2001PTC130866 | Previous |
Contact details
Writer Safeguard Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Registered Address105 P N Writer Building Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road Nr. Voltas Ltd. Chinchpokli (E), Kalachowky, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400033
- IndustryFinancial Services, Cash Management Services
- 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
Financials of Writer Safeguard Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWriter Safeguard Private Limited reported revenue of ₹123.38 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 13% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15%. 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 | ₹123.38 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹56.11 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹36.49 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Writer Safeguard Private Limited
Writer Safeguard has 3 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Desouza Also directs: Oceanair Consultants LLP, Oceanair Tranasport & Investment Co Pvt Ltd, P N Writer and Company Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 05 Aug 2020 | 6 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Subramaniam Ramachandran Iyer Also directs: P N Writer and Company Private Limited, Writer Lifestyle Private Limited, Writer Business Services Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 02 Sep 2010 | 16 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Denzil Vincent Desouza Also directs: Oceanair Consultants LLP, Elegante International Exports Private Limited, Oceanair Tranasport & Investment Co Pvt Ltd and 4 more | Director | 12 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2009 | 10152602 | Others | ₹14 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Feb 2019 | 100253746 | Others | ₹9 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | 100161648 | Others | ₹2.87 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Sep 2017 | 100129121 | Others | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 100097011 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹119 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 78 View all charges
Deals & funding
Writer Safeguard Private Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues); the latest was in January 2019.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Writer Business Service Private Limited, Writer Business Service Private Limited & Yazdi Hosti Desai Seller: 3 individuals |
| Feb 2017 | Rights issue | ₹4.5 Cr | Investors: Writer Business Service Private Limited |
| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Writer Business Service Private Limited Seller: P N Writer & Co Private Limited |
| Jun 2015 | Rights issue | ₹14 Cr | Investors: P N Writer & Co Private Limited, Writer Business Service Private Limited |
| Sep 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Writer Safeguard Private Limited has 311 court cases on record: 45 filed by Writer Safeguard, 266 filed against it. 48 cases are pending and 263 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 263 | 241 | 37 |
| High courts | 45 | 22 | 10 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 311)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Bank of India Limited | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Mphasis Limited(Mp) and Bank of India Ltd. and 12 Ors(Mr) | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by National Insurance Company Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Mphasis Limited and 13 Ors and 3 others | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by National Insurance Company Ltd. | 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 Writer Safeguard Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Writer Safeguard has 26 GST registrations: 3 active and 23 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACW3405C2ZS | Maharashtra | Active | 13 Sep 2017 |
| 33AAACW3405C1Z0 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 06 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACW3405C3ZX | Gujarat | Active | 28 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Writer Safeguard Private Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2010: 3 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Denzil Vincent Desouza ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Nov 2021.
160 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Writer Safeguard is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in cash management services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 14 February 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U82990MH2001PTC130866.
Writer Safeguard has 3 current directors:
- Gavin Desouza - Director
- Subramaniam Ramachandran Iyer - Director
- Denzil Vincent Desouza - Director
The latest financial statements of Writer Safeguard on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 05 December 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Writer Safeguard is 27AAACW3405C2ZS, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 26 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 23 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACW3405C1Z0 (Tamil Nadu), 24AAACW3405C3ZX (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Writer Safeguard is U82990MH2001PTC130866. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Writer Safeguard has 311 court cases on record: 45 filed by the company and 266 filed against it. 48 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Writer Safeguard was incorporated on 14 February 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Writer Safeguard has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 rights issues); the latest was in January 2019.
Denzil Vincent Desouza ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Nov 2021. Dayle William Desouza ceased to be Director on 12 Oct 2021. Denzil Vincent Desouza was appointed as Director on 12 Oct 2021. Writer Safeguard has 10 board changes on record in total.
Writer Safeguard can be reached through the website writercorporation.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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