- Udyam number
- UDYAM-CH-01-0010441

About Active Photo Services Private Limited
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Active Photo Services Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chandigarh, India. It operates in the electronics retail and distribution segment of the consumer electronics and durables sector. It was incorporated on 11 February 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chandigarh, under CIN U52394CH2004PTC026807. Its GSTIN is 04AAGCA3609N1ZO (Chandigarh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9.95 Cr. It is led by directors Anuj Chawla (Managing Director) and Gaurav Chawla.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Plot No. 103 First Floor Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh, India – 160002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹69.88 Cr, a growth of 46% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹8.64 Cr (net margin -12.4%) and EBITDA of -₹4.14 Cr (EBITDA margin -5.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 37% over three years and 27% over five years.
The company has about 6 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹28.6 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹10.9 Cr on record.
Active Photo Services Private Limited is registered as an MSME under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-CH-01-0010441). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website proaim.com.
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Contact details
Active Photo Services Private Limited's registered office is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Its website is proaim.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressPlot No. 103 First Floor Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh, India – 160002
- IndustryConsumer Electronics & Durables, Electronic Appliances Retail & Distribution
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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 Active Photo Services is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Active Photo Services Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableActive Photo Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹69.88 Cr (up 46% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 27% over five years, including 46% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 160% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹8.64 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -5.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -12.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Active Photo Services Private Limited
Active Photo Services has 2 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anuj Chawla Also directs: Pro North Private Limited, Cine City Photo Equipments Private Limited, Movo Adventures Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 11 Feb 2004 | 22 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Gaurav Chawla Also directs: Pro North Private Limited, Cine City Photo Equipments Private Limited, Movo Adventures Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 03 Feb 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Active Photo Services Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| NFBC Marts Private Limited | ₹70.2 Cr (FY 2019) | 14.0% | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Gulshan Gallery Private Limited | ₹70.13 Cr (FY 2024) | -3.0% | Patna, Bihar, India | |||
| Active Photo Services Private Limitedthis company | ₹69.88 Cr (FY 2024) | -₹8.64 Cr | -12.4% | 46.0% | 6 | Chandigarh, India |
| Arun Enterprises Private Limited | ₹69.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 22.0% | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India | |||
| Weidmuller Electronics India Private Limited | ₹69.55 Cr (FY 2024) | 7.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Midex Vashi Marketing Private Limited | ₹69.25 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Valley Electrovision Private Limited | ₹69.19 Cr (FY 2024) | 17.0% | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
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Auditor
Active Photo Services Private Limited is audited by KARAN SAHNI AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| KARAN SAHNI AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 021462N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Active Photo Services Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 12 May 2022 | 100571887 | Others | ₹5.9 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 100442205 | Others | ₹22.7 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Nov 2019 | 100323593 | Others | ₹4.9 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 10508842 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Active Photo Services 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 Active Photo Services Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Active Photo Services Private Limited has a workforce of 6 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 31, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Active Photo Services has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 04AAGCA3609N1ZO | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Active Photo Services Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2004: 2 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Anju Chawla ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 03 Feb 2025.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Active Photo Services is an active private limited company based in Chandigarh, India. The company works in electronic appliances retail and distribution, within the consumer electronics and durables industry. It was incorporated on 11 February 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52394CH2004PTC026807.
Active Photo Services has 2 current directors:
- Anuj Chawla - Managing Director
- Gaurav Chawla - Director
The latest financial statements of Active Photo Services on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Active Photo Services is 04AAGCA3609N1ZO, registered in Chandigarh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Active Photo Services is U52394CH2004PTC026807. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Active Photo Services was incorporated on 11 February 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chandigarh.
The peers of Active Photo Services by revenue are NFBC Marts Private Limited, Gulshan Gallery Private Limited, Arun Enterprises Private Limited, Weidmuller Electronics India Private Limited, Midex Vashi Marketing Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Consumer Durables industry (Electronic Appliances Retail and Distribution), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Anju Chawla ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 03 Feb 2025. Gaurav Chawla was appointed as Director on 03 Feb 2025. Santosh Chawla ceased to be Director on 10 Sep 2021. Active Photo Services has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Active Photo Services is registered as an MSME under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-CH-01-0010441).
Active Photo Services can be reached through the website proaim.com. Its registered office is in Chandigarh, India.
The registered office of Active Photo Services is at Plot No. 103 First Floor Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh, India – 160002.

