MKU - About the company
MKU is a funded company based in Kanpur (India), founded in 1985 by G K Gupta. It operates as a Manufacturer of electro-optic systems, ballistic protection gear, and maintenance solutions for defense platforms and personnel. The company has 422 active competitors, including 5 funded and 15 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Magpul Industries, Blackhawk and Avon Protection.
Company Details
Manufacturer of electro-optic systems, ballistic protection gear, and maintenance solutions for defense platforms and personnel. The company develops and produces advanced sensing technology, including thermal imaging and night vision devices for soldiers and vehicles. It provides survivability equipment such as body armor, ballistic helmets, and platform shielding. Additionally, the company offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft and land defense systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Website
- www.mku.com/en-gb/
- Email ID
- *****@mku.com
- Phone Number
- +91 **********
- Registered Address
- 13 GANDHI GRAM G T ROAD, KANPUR, Uttar Pradesh, India, 208007
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1985
Location
Kanpur, India
Stage
Funding Raised
Ranked
5th among 422 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
751 as on May 31, 2026
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Legal entities associated with MKU
MKU is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MKU Group CIN: 40103948287 , Latvia, Active | Nov 23, 2015 | €0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2019) | 2 (As on Dec 31, 2019) | - |
M K U LIMITED CIN: U19202UP2001PLC026027 , India, Active | May 04, 2001 | ₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 751 (As on May 31, 2026) |
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MKU's funding and investors
MKU is a funded company. MKU has 9 institutional investors.
MKU's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of MKU is G K Gupta. Prachi Gupta is the CEO of MKU.
Here are the details of MKU's key team members:
- G K Gupta: Former Founder of MKU.
- Prachi Gupta: CEO of MKU.
MKU's Board of Directors
MKU's board has 7 active members. Manoj Gupta, Manish Khandelwal, Neelam Gupta and Neeraj Gupta are part of team and Sumit Khandelwal ., Dinesh Kumar Batra and Jayant Damodar Patil are independent board members.Here is the list of MKU's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 25y 6m | |
xmpslvq | Team | - | Current | 2y 9m |
axwljbk | Team | - | Current | 7y 3m |
dadvnjb | Team | - | Current | 1y 1m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 23y 5m | |
juqlcoh | Independent board member | - | Current | 3y 5m |
mhossjw | Independent board member | - | Current | 9y 2m |
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MKU's employee count trend
MKU has 751 employees as of May 26. The total employee count is 27.0% more than what it was in May 25. Here is MKU's employee count trend over the years:
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MKU's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of MKU include Magpul Industries, Blackhawk and Avon Protection. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of MKU, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Magpul Industries 1999, Austin (United States), Series A | Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men and women | $14.8M | 59/100 | |
2nd | Blackhawk 1993, Virginia Beach (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer of holsters, tactical gear, duty gear, bags, packs, and accessories | - | - | 48/100 |
3rd | Avon Protection 1885, Cadillac (United States), Funding Raised | Manufacturer of respiratory protection equipment and underwater mission critical systems | - | 48/100 | |
4th | Alternative Ballistics 2012, Poway (United States), Seed | Developer of less-lethal firearm attachment for law enforcement and security personnel | $40K | - | 45/100 |
5th | Manufacturer of electro-optic systems, ballistic protection gear, and maintenance solutions for defense platforms and personnel | - | - | 44/100 | |
6th | Integris Composites 1994, Vienna (United States), Acquired | A designer, engineer, and manufacturer of high-performance survivability and composite solutions | - | 43/100 | |
7th | ArmorSource 2005, Newark (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer of ballistic helmets and head protection solutions | - | - | 42/100 |
8th | Manufacturer of protective cases, lighting systems, and temperature-controlled packaging solutions | - | - | 41/100 | |
9th | Manufacturer of protective equipment and clothing systems for military and police | - | - | 40/100 | |
10th | Avon Technologies 2024, Melksham (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Company that specializes in designing and manufacturing respiratory protection systems, underwater rebreathers, and CBRN protection solutions for military, law enforcement, and other high-risk industries | - | - | 40/100 |
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Financials of MKUFY 25 Available
M K U LIMITED, the legal entity associated with MKU, generated between ₹100 Cr and ₹500 Cr in revenue for the financial year ending on Mar 31, 2025. The revenue of M K U LIMITED has a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of -45% in the last 1 year.
Financial Statement Summary
Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
Revenue | 4786 | 5958 | 4410 | 4708 | 3344 |
Total Sales | 4758 | 2642 | 5267 | 7845 | 9092 |
Total Expenses | 9039 | 8645 | 8416 | 3622 | 2081 |
Operating Expenses | 2415 | 2944 | 5576 | 1293 | 2702 |
Employee Expenses | 2222 | 2012 | 1086 | 7514 | 7181 |
Marketing Expenses | 3327 | 9192 | 8592 | 5032 | 5347 |
Operating Income (EBIT) | 3497 | 5795 | 8707 | 4019 | 8782 |
Interest Expenses | 7224 | 8489 | 4773 | 3629 | 6267 |
Expenses from other activities | 4422 | 6013 | 7814 | 5848 | 1762 |
Information Technology Expenses | 9139 | 6841 | 1973 | 1739 | 3903 |
EBITDA | 4524 | 2320 | 6771 | 1098 | 6195 |
Taxes | 6710 | 3789 | 9671 | 1323 | 8129 |
Net Profit | 7765 | 4995 | 3422 | 6623 | 4726 |
Balance Sheet | |||||
Assets | 7611 | 6086 | 8223 | 2017 | 7338 |
Cash Equivalent | 1777 | 9159 | 8654 | 4833 | 3179 |
Accounts Receivables | 3860 | 2347 | 3977 | 4584 | 5120 |
Inventory | 2171 | 7732 | 6011 | 6589 | 5310 |
Liabilities | 8751 | 8358 | 4706 | 1064 | 9038 |
Total Debt | 1617 | 4202 | 5325 | 6122 | 6172 |
Accounts Payable | 5668 | 8381 | 2628 | 3912 | 5810 |
Equities | 5617 | 1573 | 2770 | 6780 | 2585 |
Cashflow Statement | |||||
Cash from Operating activities | 5979 | 4449 | 8507 | 2226 | 5377 |
Cash from Investing activities | 2918 | 2015 | 3385 | 7495 | 7821 |
Net cash from Financing activities | 7920 | 6299 | 4428 | 8661 | 6288 |
Detailed Financials (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement)
MKU's Investments and acquisitions
MKU has made 1 investment in Kadet and acquired AST Security Equipment.Reports related to MKU
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News related to MKU
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Defence Ministry Inks ₹659 Crore Deal for Night Sights for SIG 716 RiflesNDTV•Oct 16, 2025•MKU, MedBit
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DSM and MKU Ltd provide armor solution in Brazil for Sao Paulo policeJEC•Oct 17, 2024•Royal DSM, MKU
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DSM And MKU Ltd Cooperate To Provide High-Performance, Lightweight Ballistic Protection In Brazil To Protect Those That Protect UsTextile Industries Media Group•Apr 27, 2021•DSM, MKU
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MKU Limited delivers next-generation, high-performance body ...Asian News International•Mar 16, 2021•MKU
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Rafale vendor Thales, MKU to jointly develop night vision device for armyBusiness Standard•Feb 07, 2020•Rafale, MKU, Thales
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MKU and Thales Team up to Develop Optronic Devices and Close Quarter Battle Rifles for the Indian ArmyNewsVoir•Apr 10, 2018•MKU, Thales
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