Times Publishing House Limited
About Times Publishing House Limited
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Times Publishing House Limited is a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the brokerage and trading services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 01 September 1983 and has been in existence for over 43 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U22122KA1983PLC054647. Its GSTIN is 29AAACT0028J1ZG (Karnataka). The company holds 4 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹24 Lakh. It is led by directors including Sunil Keswani and Mehak Devgun.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹44.28 Cr, a decline of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.87 Cr (net margin 4.2%) and EBITDA of ₹1.92 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 4% over five years.
The company has about 7 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
Court records list 93 cases involving the company, including 53 filed by the company and 40 filed against it; 10 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Times Publishing House has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22122DL1983PLC016441. The current CIN is U22122KA1983PLC054647, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22122KA1983PLC054647 | Current |
| U22122DL1983PLC016441 | Previous |
Contact details
Times Publishing House Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressNo. 135 Residency Road 2nd Floor, Elixir Chancery Building Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560025
- IndustryFinancial Services, Brokerage & Trading Services
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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 Times Publishing House is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Times Publishing House Limited
FY 2025 filings availableTimes Publishing House Limited reported revenue of ₹44.28 Cr (down 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years, including a 9% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 102% 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 | ₹1.92 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.87 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Times Publishing House Limited
Times Publishing House has 4 current directors and 17 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Keswani Also directs: Vasundhara Printers Limited, Ashoka Viniyoga Ltd, Shantiniketan Estates Ltd. and 5 more | Additional Director | 30 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Mehak Devgun | Additional Director | 30 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rakesh Dhamani | Additional Director | 30 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Viveka Nand Jha Also directs: Shantiniketan Estates Ltd., Bennett Advisory Services Limited, Kanchanmani Properties Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 30 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Times Publishing House Limited is audited by THAKUR VAIDYANATH AIYAR & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| THAKUR VAIDYANATH AIYAR & CO | FY 2019 | 000038N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Times Publishing House Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Legal cases
Times Publishing House Limited has 93 court cases on record: 53 filed by Times Publishing House, 40 filed against it. 10 cases are pending and 83 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 56 | 16 | 8 |
| District courts | 30 | 19 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 93)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed against the company by M/S Excel Publishing House Limited | Pending |
| Patna High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed against the company by Bennett Coleman and Company Limited | Pending |
| Patna High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed against the company by Pearl Print Well Limited | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed against the company by Pearl Print Well Limited | Pending |
| High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed by the company against Pearl Print Well Limited, and 4 others | Pending |
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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 Times Publishing House Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Times Publishing House has 1 subsidiary company and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Locovida Digital Solutions Private Limited | U74999DL2015PTC278481 |
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Employees & EPFO
Times Publishing House Limited has a workforce of 7 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 7 |
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GST
Times Publishing House has 4 GST registrations: 4 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAACT0028J1ZG | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACT0028J1ZM | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAACT0028J1ZK | Rajasthan | Active | 28 Jul 2017 |
| 10AAACT0028J1ZZ | Bihar | Active | 01 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Times Publishing House Limited has 20 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 16 cessations. The latest: Mehak Devgun was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Sep 2024.
11 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Times Publishing House is an active public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in brokerage and trading services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 01 September 1983 (43+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22122KA1983PLC054647.
Times Publishing House has 4 current directors:
- Sunil Keswani - Additional Director
- Mehak Devgun - Additional Director
- Rakesh Dhamani - Additional Director
- Viveka Nand Jha - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Times Publishing House on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Times Publishing House is 29AAACT0028J1ZG, registered in Karnataka. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active. Other active GSTINs include 07AAACT0028J1ZM (Delhi), 08AAACT0028J1ZK (Rajasthan), 10AAACT0028J1ZZ (Bihar).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Times Publishing House is U22122KA1983PLC054647. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Times Publishing House has 93 court cases on record: 53 filed by the company and 40 filed against it. 10 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Times Publishing House was incorporated on 01 September 1983, making it 43+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Mehak Devgun was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Sep 2024. Raj Kumar Jain ceased to be Director on 30 Sep 2024. Rakesh Dhamani was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Sep 2024. Times Publishing House has 20 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Times Publishing House is at No. 135 Residency Road 2nd Floor, Elixir Chancery Building Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560025.
Times Publishing House operates in the financial services industry, in the brokerage and trading services segment.
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