About Ack Media Direct Limited
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Ack Media Direct Limited was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 15 October 2004.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U93000MH2004PLC264305. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹9.52 Lakh. It was formerly known as Ack Media Direct Private Limited. It was led by directors including Sagar Sawant and Shilpi Bhatnagar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2022, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2022. The registered office was at Office No.204 2nd Floor Dhantak Plaza Marol Makwana Road Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.55 Cr, a growth of 47% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹14.99 Lakh (net margin 2.7%) and EBITDA of ₹38.39 Lakh (EBITDA margin 6.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years.
The company has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2007. The company has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 32 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers.
The last known website on record is amarchitrakatha.com.
Company details
CIN history
Ack Media Direct has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U93000MH2004PLC264305, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U93000MH2004PLC264305 | Current |
| U93000KA2004PLC034869 | Previous |
| U93000KA2004PTC034869 | Previous |
| U09211KA2004PTC034869 | Previous |
Contact details
Ack Media Direct Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is amarchitrakatha.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressOffice No.204 2nd Floor Dhantak Plaza Marol Makwana Road Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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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 Ack Media Direct is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Ack Media Direct Limited
FY 2022 filings availableAck Media Direct Limited reported revenue of ₹5.55 Cr (up 47% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 47% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 57% 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 | ₹38.39 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹14.99 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ack Media Direct Limited
Ack Media Direct has 5 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sagar Sawant | Director | 18 May 2021 | 5 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Shilpi Bhatnagar | Director | 28 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Dipayan Baishya | Director | 11 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Manas Mohan | Person Incharge | 17 Dec 2011 | 14 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Preeti Vyas Also directs: Funokplease Content Publishing Private Limited | Director | 04 May 2022 | 4 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Ack Media Direct Limited is audited by Singhi & Co for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Singhi & Co | FY 2022 | 302049E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ack Media Direct Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Ack Media Direct Limited has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2007.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Ack Media Direct 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
Ack Media Direct Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 32 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited | |||
| Indigo Press (India) Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Ack Media Direct has 2 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Ack Media Direct Limited has 23 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Dipayan Baishya ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2022.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ack Media Direct has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Ack Media Direct was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 15 October 2004 and is registered under CIN U93000MH2004PLC264305. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Ack Media Direct was incorporated on 15 October 2004. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Ack Media Direct had 5 directors:
- Sagar Sawant - Director
- Shilpi Bhatnagar - Director
- Dipayan Baishya - Director
- Preeti Vyas - Director
- Manas Mohan - Person Incharge
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ack Media Direct is U93000MH2004PLC264305. 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 Ack Media Direct is at Office No.204 2nd Floor Dhantak Plaza Marol Makwana Road Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059.
Ack Media Direct can be reached through the website amarchitrakatha.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Ack Media Direct on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2022. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2022. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Ack Media Direct has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Ack Media Direct operated in the internet industry, in the online entertainment platforms segment.
Ack Media Direct has 1 deal on record (1 acquisition); the latest was in December 2007.