Bharati Newspapers Private Limited
About Bharati Newspapers Private Limited
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Bharati Newspapers Private Limited is a private limited company based in Maharashtra, India. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 19 March 1952 and has been in existence for over 74 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22120MH1952PTC008776.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹3 Lakh. It was formerly known as The Bharati Newspapers Private Limited. It is led by directors including Anand Shivdayal Mishra and Suresh Dwarkanath Mishra.
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 217 – 19 Frere Road Fort Bombay – 1, Maharashtra, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹18.31 Lakh, a decline of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.05 Lakh (net margin -27.6%) and EBITDA of -₹4.93 Lakh (EBITDA margin -26.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 3% over five years.
Court records list 9 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Bharati Newspapers Private Limited's registered office is in Maharashtra. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address217 – 19 Frere Road Fort Bombay – 1, Maharashtra, India
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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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 Bharati Newspapers is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | 58 | Publishing activities |
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Financials of Bharati Newspapers Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBharati Newspapers Private Limited reported revenue of ₹18.31 Lakh (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 42% 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 | -₹4.93 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.05 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -26.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -27.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bharati Newspapers Private Limited
Bharati Newspapers has 5 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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| Anand Shivdayal Mishra | Director | 19 Oct 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Suresh Dwarkanath Mishra | Director | 19 Oct 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Harshit Vanraj Merchant Also directs: Delta Valuers & Appraisers LLP, Delta Total Facilities Private Limited, Bharati Bhavan Tenants Welfare Association and 2 more | Nominee Director | 03 Jul 2015 | 11 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Nimit Pravin Thakkar | Nominee Director | 01 Nov 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sushilkumar Dwarkanath Mishra | Director | 05 Sep 1991 | 35 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bharati Newspapers Private Limited is audited by D B BHANUSHALI & CO for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| D B BHANUSHALI & CO | FY 2020 | 118951W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bharati Newspapers Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
Bharati Newspapers Private Limited has 9 court cases on record: 4 filed by Bharati Newspapers, 5 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 7 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| High courts | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 9)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai Small Causes Court, Maharashtra | Court case (RAE) | Filed by the company against Prince Marine Transport Services Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai Small Causes Court, Maharashtra | Court case (RAE) | Filed by the company against M/S Lad and Company | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai Small Causes Court, Maharashtra | Court case (RAE) | Filed against the company by Lad and Company and 1 other | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CAA) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COAPP) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 Bharati Newspapers Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
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Recent activity
Bharati Newspapers Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1991: 6 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Shivdayal Ramnath Mishra ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Oct 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Bharati Newspapers is an active private limited company based in Maharashtra, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 19 March 1952 (74+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22120MH1952PTC008776.
Bharati Newspapers has 5 current directors:
- Anand Shivdayal Mishra - Director
- Suresh Dwarkanath Mishra - Director
- Harshit Vanraj Merchant - Nominee Director
- Nimit Pravin Thakkar - Nominee Director
- Sushilkumar Dwarkanath Mishra - Director
The latest financial statements of Bharati Newspapers 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bharati Newspapers is U22120MH1952PTC008776. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bharati Newspapers has 9 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Bharati Newspapers was incorporated on 19 March 1952, making it 74+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Shivdayal Ramnath Mishra ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Oct 2022. Nimit Pravin Thakkar was appointed as Nominee Director on 01 Nov 2018. Satish Vasudeo Bhatt ceased to be Nominee Director on 01 Nov 2018. Bharati Newspapers has 9 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Bharati Newspapers is at 217 – 19 Frere Road Fort Bombay – 1, Maharashtra, India.
Bharati Newspapers operates in the education industry, in the office and school supplies segment.
The compliance status of Bharati Newspapers is compliant as of 02 July 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
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