About Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
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Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the general e-commerce platforms segment of the e-commerce sector. It was incorporated on 10 May 2012.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22100TN2012PTC085838. Its GSTIN is 33AAECT4556F1ZF (Tamil Nadu).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹24.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹24.2 Cr. It was formerly known as Taruna Infrastructure Private Limited and Ananda Vikatan Printers Private Limited. It was led by directors including Srinivasan (Managing Director) and Kumar Mannore Venkateswara.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 28 August 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office was at No. 757 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹39.86 Cr, a growth of 17% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.47 Cr (net margin -11.2%) and EBITDA of -₹4.22 Cr (EBITDA margin -10.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years and 44% over five years.
The company had about 204 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
Court records list 40 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 35 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
The last known website on record is vikatan.com.
Company details
Name history
Ananda Vikatan Digital has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Taruna Infrastructure Private Limited, and Ananda Vikatan Printers Private Limited. The current legal name is Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited | Current |
| Taruna Infrastructure Private Limited | Previous |
| Ananda Vikatan Printers Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Ananda Vikatan Digital has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U22100TN2012PTC085838, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22100TN2012PTC085838 | Current |
| U74999TN2012PTC085838 | Previous |
| U22210TN2012PTC085838 | Previous |
Contact details
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is vikatan.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Apps
- Registered AddressNo. 757 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryE-Commerce, General E-Commerce 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 Ananda Vikatan Digital is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableAnanda Vikatan Digital Private Limited reported revenue of ₹39.86 Cr (up 17% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 44% over five years, including 17% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 733% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹39.86 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹4.22 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹4.47 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 | FY 2018-19 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -10.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -11.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
Ananda Vikatan Digital has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Mannore Venkateswara | Director | 03 Oct 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Radhika Srinivasan Also directs: Rolling Tales Production LLP, Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Vasan Publications Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 01 Apr 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Srinivasan Also directs: Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Vasan Publications Private Limited, Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited and 3 more | Managing Director | 26 Mar 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited is audited by BRAHMAYYA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| BRAHMAYYA & CO | FY 2023 | 000511S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ananda Vikatan Digital 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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Legal cases
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited has 40 court cases on record: 5 filed by Ananda Vikatan Digital, 35 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 34 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 25 | 20 | 6 |
| District courts | 15 | 15 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 40)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Google India Pvt Limited and Another M/S.Leela and Co, S.Girish,M.Deepa Tamil Selvi,Jesin Prabhu George,G.Balasubramanian,S.Anand and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against Google India Pvt. Ltd and 6 others | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Original application | Filed by the company against Google India Pvt. Ltd and 6 others | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Google India Pvt. Ltd and 17 others | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Civil suit | Filed against the company by 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited has a workforce of 204 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 31, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Ananda Vikatan Digital has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAECT4556F1ZF | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2013: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Radhika Srinivasan was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Ananda Vikatan Digital 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.
Ananda Vikatan Digital was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in general e-commerce platforms, within the e-commerce industry. It was incorporated on 10 May 2012 and is registered under CIN U22100TN2012PTC085838. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Ananda Vikatan Digital was incorporated on 10 May 2012. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Ananda Vikatan Digital had 3 directors:
- Srinivasan - Managing Director
- Kumar Mannore Venkateswara - Director
- Radhika Srinivasan - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ananda Vikatan Digital is U22100TN2012PTC085838. 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 Ananda Vikatan Digital is at No. 757 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
Ananda Vikatan Digital can be reached through the website vikatan.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The latest financial statements of Ananda Vikatan Digital on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 28 August 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Ananda Vikatan Digital is 33AAECT4556F1ZF, registered in Tamil Nadu.
Ananda Vikatan Digital operated in the e-commerce industry, in the general e-commerce platforms segment.