MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0109450
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited - media and publishing in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹32.01 Cr
▼ 12% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹95.28 Lakh
Net margin -3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹51.96 Lakh
EBITDA margin 1.6%
Authorised capital
₹2.76 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.66 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹3 Cr
Satisfied ₹6 Cr
Company age
46 yrs
Est. 1980
Employees · EPFO
59
Provident fund records
About Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited
Data last updated:
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Future Consumer Limited. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 05 November 1980 and has been in existence for over 46 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U51396MH1980PTC023421. Its GSTIN is 27AAACI1679N1Z4 (Maharashtra). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2.76 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.66 Cr. It was formerly known as I.B.H. Paperbacks Distributors Private Limited and Ibh Publishers Private Limited. It is led by directors including Avantika Dalmia and Anil Poruthala Cherian.
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 5020 1 Aerocity Nibr Corporate Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹32.01 Cr, a decline of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹95.28 Lakh (net margin -3%) and EBITDA of ₹51.96 Lakh (EBITDA margin 1.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years.
The company has about 59 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Amar Chitra Katha and ACK Media. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹6 Cr on record. Court records list 13 cases involving the company, including 11 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 19 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹216.39 Cr; the latest was in July 2022. The company has 9 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 92 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers.
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0109450). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website amarchitrakatha.com.
Company details
CIN U51396MH1980PTC023421
Registration Number 023421
Incorporation Date 05 November 1980
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Future Consumer Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0109450
Name history
Amar Chitra Katha has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as I.B.H. Paperbacks Distributors Private Limited, and Ibh Publishers Private Limited. The current legal name is Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited | Current |
| I.B.H. Paperbacks Distributors Private Limited | Previous |
| Ibh Publishers Private Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Amar Chitra Katha
Contact details
Amar Chitra Katha Private 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 Address5017/5018/5019/5020 1 Aerocity Nibr Corporate Park, Andheri Kurla Road Safed Pool Shivaji Nagar Jarimari Sakinaka, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400072
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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Brands
Amar Chitra Katha operates two associated brands: Amar Chitra Katha and ACK Media. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Comic books on Indian epics and historical tales are published. | amarchitrakatha.com | |
| Designer invitation cards are created by ACK Media in Mumbai. | ackmediadirect.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Amar Chitra Katha is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers library, archives, museums and other cultural activities..
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | R2 | Library, archives, museums and other cultural activities. |
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Financials of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAmar Chitra Katha Private Limited reported revenue of ₹32.01 Cr (down 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹32.01 Cr ▼ 12%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹95.28 Lakh margin -3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹51.96 Lakh margin 1.6%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 12%
3 years · compounded
▲ 9%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 69%
3 years · compounded
▼ 54%
Revenue fell 12% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9%. EBITDA fell 69% 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 | ₹51.96 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹95.28 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 1.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited
Amar Chitra Katha has 5 current directors and 24 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantika Dalmia Also directs: GSR Poddar Services LLP | Director | 12 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Anil Poruthala Cherian Also directs: Think9 Digital Consumer Brands Private Limited, Maxlex Advisors LLP, Elite Mindset Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 29 May 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Vijay Sampath Also directs: Lanverde LLP | Person Incharge | 17 Oct 2011 | 15 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ramanaidu Daggubati Also directs: Spirit Media Entertainment LLP, Suresh Productions Entertainment LLP, Dragon Works Production LLP and 5 more | Director | 31 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Ashni Kishore Biyani Also directs: Foodstories Private Limited, Think9 Consumer Technologies Private Limited, Salaam Bombay Foundation and 2 more | Director | 28 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited is audited by S. K. PATODIA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S. K. PATODIA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 112723W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹3 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹6 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2013 | 10439970 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 10274549 | Union Bank of India | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has 19 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹216.39 Cr; the latest was in July 2022.
Total deals
19
Funding rounds
9
Secondary share transfers
5
Acquisitions
2
Rights issues
2
Disclosed funding
₹216.39 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Funding round | ₹4 Cr | Investors: Nu Business Ventures Private Limited |
| Aug 2020 | Funding round | ₹5.11 Cr | Investors: Suresh Productions Pvt.Ltd. , an individual |
| Nov 2013 | Rights issue | ₹10.01 Cr | Investors: Future Consumer Limited , Elephant Capital, Burman Family Holdings |
| Mar 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Future Consumer Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2011 | Funding round | ₹45.01 Cr | Investors: Future Consumer Limited , Elephant Capital |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has 13 court cases on record: 11 filed by Amar Chitra Katha, 2 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 10 are disposed.
Total cases
13
Filed by the company
11
Filed against the company
2
Pending
3
Disposed
10
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| High courts | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 13)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against C N Business Networks Pvt. Ltd and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against Self Craft Retail Pvt. Ltd and 2 others | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CHS) | Filed against the company by India Book House Private Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed by the company against Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial matter | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has 9 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 92 overdue payments to 15 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 (5 of 15)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| Indigo Press (India) Private Limited | |||
| Quarter Fold | |||
| Nikeda Art Printers Private Limited | |||
| Nutech |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Amar Chitra Katha has 2 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
2
Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Ideas Box Entertainment Limited | U92100MH2008PLC187045 | |
| I B H Books & Magazines Distributors Limited | U99999MH1980PLC023420 |
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Employees & EPFO
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has a workforce of 59 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
59
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-10.61%
GST
Amar Chitra Katha has 11 GST registrations: 4 active and 7 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
11
Active
4
Cancelled / inactive
7
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACI1679N1Z4 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACI1679N1Z6 | Delhi | Active | 15 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAACI1679N1Z5 | Telangana | Active | 16 Mar 2019 |
| 29AAACI1679N5ZW | Karnataka | Active | 30 May 2024 |
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Recent activity
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has 29 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 24 cessations. The latest: Anil Poruthala Cherian ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025.
AGM
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Anil Poruthala Cherian ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Anil Poruthala Cherian was appointed as Director.
Filing
Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Mumbai.
Ceased
Dipayan Baishya ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Anuraag Agarwal ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Ashni Kishore Biyani was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Ramanaidu Daggubati ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Santosh Desai ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Ramanaidu Daggubati was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Abhas Gupta ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Dinesh Goel ceased to be Additional Director.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Amar Chitra Katha is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 05 November 1980 (46+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51396MH1980PTC023421.
Amar Chitra Katha has 5 current directors:
- Avantika Dalmia - Director
- Anil Poruthala Cherian - Director
- Ramanaidu Daggubati - Director
- Ashni Kishore Biyani - Director
- Vijay Sampath - Person Incharge
The latest financial statements of Amar Chitra Katha 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 Amar Chitra Katha is 27AAACI1679N1Z4, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AAACI1679N1Z6 (Delhi), 36AAACI1679N1Z5 (Telangana), 29AAACI1679N5ZW (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Amar Chitra Katha is U51396MH1980PTC023421. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Amar Chitra Katha has 13 court cases on record: 11 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Amar Chitra Katha was incorporated on 05 November 1980, making it 46+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Amar Chitra Katha has 19 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 5 secondary share transfers, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹216.39 Cr; the latest was in July 2022.
Anil Poruthala Cherian ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Anil Poruthala Cherian was appointed as Director on 29 May 2025. Dipayan Baishya ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Oct 2022. Amar Chitra Katha has 29 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Amar Chitra Katha is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0109450).
Amar Chitra Katha has 9 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 92 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 15 May 2024.
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