About Forward Media Private Limited
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Forward Media Private Limited was a private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 June 2008.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74999KL2008PTC022618. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was formerly known as Pukkattupady Realtors and Hospitality Private Limited. It was led by directors including Arun Balachandran and Mathew Antony.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at 34/549 A – 1 Second Floor Anand Buildings Padivattom, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682024.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.51 Cr, a growth of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹34.72 Lakh (net margin -23%) and EBITDA of -₹32.07 Lakh (EBITDA margin -21.3%).
The last known website on record is fwdmedia.in.
Company details
CIN history
Forward Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U70101KL2008PTC022618. The current CIN is U74999KL2008PTC022618, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999KL2008PTC022618 | Current |
| U70101KL2008PTC022618 | Previous |
Contact details
Forward Media Private Limited's registered office is in Kochi, Kerala. Its website is fwdmedia.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address34/549 A – 1 Second Floor Anand Buildings Padivattom, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682024
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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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 Forward Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Forward Media Private Limited
FY 2017 filings availableForward Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.51 Cr (up 3% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 3% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 39% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹1.51 Cr | ||
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| EBITDA | -₹32.07 Lakh | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹34.72 Lakh | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -21.3% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -23% | ||
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Board of directors of Forward Media Private Limited
Forward Media has 5 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Balachandran Also directs: Tinkerhub Advisors LLP, BLR Design Festival Foundation | Director | 03 Nov 2011 | 14 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Mathew Antony Also directs: Indasda General Trading LLP, Asda Media & Entertainment Private Limited, Armapro Security Services Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 01 Oct 2014 | 12 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Abraham Antony Tharakan | Director | 07 Mar 2016 | 10 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Philip Karippaparampil Thomas Also directs: Moshe's Fine Foods Private Limited | Director | 07 Mar 2016 | 10 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Divya Cyriac Mary Also directs: Indasda General Trading LLP, Asda Media & Entertainment Private Limited, Armapro Security Services Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 25 Nov 2015 | 10 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Forward Media Private Limited is audited by P C VARGHESE & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| P C VARGHESE & CO | FY 2017 | 004526S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Forward Media Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|
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| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | ||
| Public | ||
| Others |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Forward Media Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Forward Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Forward Media Private Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Mar 21, 2024.
GST
Forward Media has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Forward Media Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2011: 5 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Abraham Antony Tharakan ceased to be Additional Director on 01 Oct 2016.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Forward Media has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Forward Media was a private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The company worked in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 June 2008 and is registered under CIN U74999KL2008PTC022618. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Forward Media had 5 directors:
- Arun Balachandran - Director
- Mathew Antony - Director
- Abraham Antony Tharakan - Director
- Philip Karippaparampil Thomas - Director
- Divya Cyriac Mary - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Forward Media is U74999KL2008PTC022618. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Forward Media is at 34549 A – 1 Second Floor Anand Buildings Padivattom, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682024.
Forward Media was incorporated on 16 June 2008. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Forward Media can be reached through the website fwdmedia.in. Its registered office is in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The latest financial statements of Forward Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Forward Media has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Forward Media operated in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.