The General Talkies Private Limited
About The General Talkies Private Limited
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The General Talkies Private Limited is a private limited company based in Delhi, India. It operates in the cinema and multiplex chains segment of the events and entertainment sector. It was incorporated on 11 October 1935 and has been in existence for over 91 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U92111DL1935PTC000395. Its GSTIN is 07AAACT0030C1Z7 (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10.02 Lakh. It is led by directors including Barkha Kumar (Whole-Time Director) and Arun Kumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 12 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India – 110054.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹30.54 Lakh, a growth of 24% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹9.17 Lakh (net margin -30%) and EBITDA of -₹4.81 Lakh (EBITDA margin -15.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
The General Talkies has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92111DL1935PLC000395. The current CIN is U92111DL1935PTC000395, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92111DL1935PTC000395 | Current |
| U92111DL1935PLC000395 | Previous |
Contact details
The General Talkies Private Limited's registered office is in Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address12 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India – 110054
- IndustryEvents and Entertainment, Cinema & Multiplex Chains
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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 The General Talkies is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | 59 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of The General Talkies Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableThe General Talkies Private Limited reported revenue of ₹30.54 Lakh (up 24% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 24% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA rose 80% 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 | -₹4.81 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹9.17 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -15.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -30% | ||||
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Board of directors of The General Talkies Private Limited
The General Talkies has 3 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Kumar | Director | 03 Mar 1981 | 45 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Barkha Kumar | Whole-Time Director | 14 Aug 2007 | 19 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Ravi Syal | Director | 30 Mar 1993 | 33 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
The General Talkies Private Limited is audited by J.CBHALLA& CO. for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| J.CBHALLA& CO. | FY 2017 | 001111N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of The General Talkies 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.
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Legal cases
The General Talkies Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by The General Talkies. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (RC.REV.) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CONT.CAS(C)) | Filed by the company against 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 The General Talkies Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
The General Talkies Private Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2025-26 | 1 |
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GST
The General Talkies has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AAACT0030C1Z7 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACT0030C1Z3 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
The General Talkies Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 1981: 3 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Veena Rani ceased to be Director on 14 Mar 2018.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
The General Talkies is an active private limited company based in Delhi, India. The company works in cinema and multiplex chains, within the events and entertainment industry. It was incorporated on 11 October 1935 (91+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92111DL1935PTC000395.
The General Talkies has 3 current directors:
- Barkha Kumar - Whole-Time Director
- Arun Kumar - Director
- Ravi Syal - Director
The latest financial statements of The General Talkies on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of The General Talkies is 07AAACT0030C1Z7, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 09AAACT0030C1Z3 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of The General Talkies is U92111DL1935PTC000395. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The General Talkies has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company.
The General Talkies was incorporated on 11 October 1935, making it 91+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Veena Rani ceased to be Director on 14 Mar 2018. Aditya Krishna ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2016. Autar Krishna ceased to be Director on 04 Jul 2015. The General Talkies has 11 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of The General Talkies is at 12 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India – 110054.
The General Talkies operates in the events and entertainment industry, in the cinema and multiplex chains segment.
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