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Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited - media and publishing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹41.4 Cr
▲ 18% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹27.42 Lakh
Net margin 0.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹2.19 Cr
EBITDA margin 5.3%
Authorised capital
₹7.6 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹13.55 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹14.64 Cr
Satisfied ₹21.7 Cr
Company age
14 yrs
Est. 2012
Employees · EPFO
55
Provident fund records
About Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited
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Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 10 May 2012 and has been in existence for over 14 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22210TN2012PTC085840. Its GSTIN is 33AASCS3484P1ZG (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹7.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹13.55 Lakh. It was formerly known as Sarvakara Realty Private Limited. It is led by directors including Srinivasan (Managing Director) and Kumar Mannore Venkateswara.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at No. 757 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹41.4 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹27.42 Lakh (net margin 0.7%) and EBITDA of ₹2.19 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 55 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹14.64 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹21.7 Cr on record. Court records list 32 cases involving the company, including 16 filed by the company and 16 filed against it; 13 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2016. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Aadarsh Private Limited with revenue of ₹43.38 Cr.
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0009282). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website vikatan.com.
Company details
CIN U22210TN2012PTC085840
Registration Number 085840
Incorporation Date 10 May 2012
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 25 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TN-02-0009282
CIN history
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U70100TN2012PTC085840. The current CIN is U22210TN2012PTC085840, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22210TN2012PTC085840 | Current |
| U70100TN2012PTC085840 | Previous |
Key People
Srinivasan Managing Director Kumar Mannore Venkateswara Director Radhika Srinivasan Director Recognitions & Rankings of Ananda Vikatan Publishers
Contact details
Ananda Vikatan Publishers 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
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Commercial Printing Services
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Business activity
The main business activity of Ananda Vikatan Publishers 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 Publishers Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAnanda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited reported revenue of ₹41.4 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹41.4 Cr ▲ 18%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹27.42 Lakh margin 0.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹2.19 Cr margin 5.3%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 18%
3 years · compounded
▼ 4%
5 years · compounded
▼ 3%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 144%
3 years · compounded
▼ 22%
5 years · compounded
▼ 2%
Revenue rose 18% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 144% 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) | ₹27.42 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Mannore Venkateswara | Director | 04 Oct 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Radhika Srinivasan Also directs: Rolling Tales Production LLP, Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Vasan Publications Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 01 Apr 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Srinivasan Also directs: Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Vasan Publications Private Limited, Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited and 2 more | Managing Director | 26 Mar 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Aadarsh Private Limited | ₹43.38 Cr (FY 2024) | -9.0% | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Dorling Kindersley Publishing Private Limited | ₹43.03 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Motowalks Technologies Private Limited | ₹42.59 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limitedthis company | ₹41.4 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹27.42 Lakh | 0.7% | 18.0% | 55 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Swadesh Prakashan Gwalior Pvt Ltd | ₹40.66 Cr (FY 2025) | -6.0% | Madhya Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Ananda Vikatan Publishers 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 Publishers 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
₹14.64 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹21.7 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2022 | 100660456 | Others | ₹2.15 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 100660469 | Others | ₹12.49 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Aug 2017 | 100125178 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 02 Dec 2016 | 100081127 | Canara Bank | ₹19.2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2016.
Total deals
2
Secondary share transfers
2
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited has 32 court cases on record: 16 filed by Ananda Vikatan Publishers, 16 filed against it. 13 cases are pending and 19 are disposed.
Total cases
32
Filed by the company
16
Filed against the company
16
Pending
13
Disposed
19
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 30 | 15 | 13 |
| District courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 32)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Vasan Publications Private Limited and Another | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Vasan Publications Private Limited and Another | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by Vasan Publications Private Limited and Another | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Vasan Publications Private Limited and Another | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Vasan Publications Private Limited and Another | Disposed |
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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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited was last rated by Icra on 05 Jan 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Icra | 05 Jan 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
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Employees & EPFO
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited has a workforce of 55 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
55
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-15.38%
GST
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AASCS3484P1ZG | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2013: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Bharath Krishna Sankar ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Jul 2023.
AGM
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 25 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Chennai.
Charges
A charge registered on 16 Aug 2017 via Charge ID 100125178 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 13 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 12.49 Cr registered on 31 Oct 2022 with Charge ID 100660469 was modified on 31 Jan 2024.
Ceased
Bharath Krishna Sankar ceased to be Additional Director.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited of Rs. 2.50 Cr registered on 16 Aug 2017 with Charge ID 100125178 was modified on 28 Dec 2022.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 2.15 Cr with Charge ID 100660456 was registered on 04 Nov 2022.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 12.49 Cr with Charge ID 100660469 was registered on 31 Oct 2022.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Dec 2016 via Charge ID 100081127 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 14 Sep 2017.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 2.50 Cr with Charge ID 100125178 was registered on 16 Aug 2017.
Charges
A charge with Canara Bank amounted to Rs. 19.20 Cr with Charge ID 100081127 was registered on 02 Dec 2016.
Appointed
Radhika Srinivasan was appointed as Director.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Ananda Vikatan Publishers is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 10 May 2012 (14+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22210TN2012PTC085840.
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 3 current directors:
- Srinivasan - Managing Director
- Kumar Mannore Venkateswara - Director
- Radhika Srinivasan - Director
The latest financial statements of Ananda Vikatan Publishers on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Ananda Vikatan Publishers is 33AASCS3484P1ZG, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ananda Vikatan Publishers is U22210TN2012PTC085840. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 32 court cases on record: 16 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. 13 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Ananda Vikatan Publishers was incorporated on 10 May 2012, making it 14+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2016.
The peers of Ananda Vikatan Publishers by revenue are Aadarsh Private Limited, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Private Limited, Motowalks Technologies Private Limited, Swadesh Prakashan Gwalior Pvt Ltd, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Bharath Krishna Sankar ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Jul 2023. Radhika Srinivasan was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2015. Srinivasan ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2015. Ananda Vikatan Publishers has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Ananda Vikatan Publishers is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0009282).