Our Story

We commenced operations in 1987 as a housekeeping and catering services company situated at Chennai. Over the years we have evolved into an integrated business services platform with a pan India footprint, serving customers across various segments and business service lines. We are led by a well-qualified and experienced management team, which has substantial experience in the sectors in which we operate, and has demonstrated its ability to manage and grow our business in every segment.

1987-1996

2000-2004

2006-2010

2012-2016

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1987-1996

2000-2004

2006-2010

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1987 - UDS started operations as a housekeeping & catering services company in Chennai.

1990 - Added new Facility Management services to the Portfolio by strengthening technology platforms and increasing our footprint

1996 - Became a comprehensive Integrated Facilities Management and Business Support Services Company with a state-wide presence

2000 - Pioneered Integrated Facility Management by servicing India’s first technology park in Chennai

2003 - 1st Facility Management company to be awarded ISO 9001 in India and became a Private Limited company

2004 - Awarded the contract for Data Centre of the world’s largest bank

2006 - New Vernon Capital makes a PE investment in UDS
- Began to expand services by acquiring majority stake in Avon Solutions and Logistics Pvt Ltd (Mailroom Management and Logistics Services)

2008 - ICICI Ventures replaced New Vernon Capital

2010 - We increased our geographical footprint by winning contracts for terminal operations and airport services building (ASB) in key airports

2012 - Expanded our portfolio to Equipment and material supplies by establishing Tangy Supplies and Solutions Pvt Ltd

2015 - UDS buys back shares from ICICI Ventures

2016 - Awarded the first-ever contract for servicing a large government hospital

UDS receives PE investment from Motilal Oswal Private Equity
Growth continues with the acquisition of Stanworth Management Pvt Ltd (Specialized Hospitality Services) and Fusion Foods & Catering Pvt Ltd (Industrial & Institutional Catering)

Property and facility management services for the Statue of Unity
Bagged the contract for providing Non-Clinical services at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Science and Research
Awarded railway station facilities management at 3 stations – Anand Vihar, Chandigarh, and Secunderabad by IRSDC
UDS foundation was established for Skill Development & Training
Service portfolio expands with the acquisition of Global Flight Handling Services Pvt Ltd (Airport Ground Handling Services)

UDS expands its footprint in services offered by acquiring Matrix Business Services Pvt Ltd (Employee Background Verification, Audits and Assurance)
UDS strengthens its premium hygiene services portfolio by acquiring Washroom Hygiene Concepts Pvt Ltd (Feminine Hygiene Solutions & Services)

UDS bags a prestigious contract for Liquid Port terminal operations in Chennai
Awarded concession for Ground handling services for the next 10 years at Pune, Vizag, Raipur, Surat, and Patna Airports through Global Flight Handling Services
UDS entered a JV with Kharafi International to provide management services for Cairo International Airport

Acquisition of majority stake in Denave - a Sales Enablement and Digital Marketing company

UDS acquires majority stake in Athena BPO - a Sales enablement and Outbound Telesales BPO