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Andhra Prabha Publications Limited - media and publishing in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹56.81 Cr
▼ 7% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹80.72 Lakh
Net margin 1.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹9.04 Cr
EBITDA margin 15.9%
Authorised capital
₹5.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹5 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹132.09 Cr
Satisfied ₹12.05 Cr
Company age
21 yrs
Est. 2005
Directors on board
3
As per MCA filings
About Andhra Prabha Publications Limited
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Andhra Prabha Publications Limited is a public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 December 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U22130TG2005PLC048478. Its GSTIN is 36AAFCA7213B1Z7 (Telangana). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Cr. It is led by directors including Goutam Mootha (Managing Director) and Gopala Krishna Mootha.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 December 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at D.No.8 – 3 – 293/82/A/75 Plot No.75 Road No.9 Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500033.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹56.81 Cr, a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹80.72 Lakh (net margin 1.4%) and EBITDA of ₹9.04 Cr (EBITDA margin 15.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Andhra Prabha. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹132.09 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹12.05 Cr on record. Court records list 52 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 38 filed against it; 25 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TS-09-0043253). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website epaper.prabhanews.com.
Company details
CIN U22130TG2005PLC048478
Registration Number 048478
Incorporation Date 16 December 2005
ROC Hyderabad
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 31 December 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TS-09-0043253
CIN history
Andhra Prabha Publications has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22130AP2005PLC048478. The current CIN is U22130TG2005PLC048478, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22130TG2005PLC048478 | Current |
| U22130AP2005PLC048478 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Andhra Prabha Publications
Contact details
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is epaper.prabhanews.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
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- Registered AddressD.No.8 – 3 – 293/82/A/75 Plot No.75 Road No.9 Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500033
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services, Print Media & Publishing
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Brands
Andhra Prabha Publications operates one associated brand: Andhra Prabha. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A Telugu news daily providing updates on politics, sports, cinema, and business in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. | prabhanews.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Andhra Prabha Publications 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 Andhra Prabha Publications Limited
FY 2024 filings availableAndhra Prabha Publications Limited reported revenue of ₹56.81 Cr (down 7% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹56.81 Cr ▼ 7%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹80.72 Lakh margin 1.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹9.04 Cr margin 15.9%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 7%
3 years · compounded
▲ 4%
5 years · compounded
▼ 6%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 19%
3 years · compounded
▲ 2%
5 years · compounded
▲ 7%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including a 7% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 19% 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) | ₹80.72 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Andhra Prabha Publications Limited
Andhra Prabha Publications has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gopala Krishna Mootha Also directs: Sudha Sewing Threads Limited, India Ahead News Private Limited, Sudha Horizons Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 05 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Lakshmi Mootha Also directs: Sudha Sewing Threads Limited | Director | 05 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Goutam Mootha Also directs: Sudha Sewing Threads Limited, India Ahead News Private Limited, Emmel Infrastructure Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 16 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited is audited by P S N RAVISHANKER & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| P S N RAVISHANKER & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 003228S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Andhra Prabha Publications 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
Open charges
₹132.09 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹12.05 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May 2021 | 100445689 | Others | ₹1.8 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 100445772 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 29 May 2020 | 100347289 | Others | ₹18 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2020 | 100337417 | Others | ₹1.8 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Mar 2019 | 100261115 | Others | ₹1.6 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 32 View all charges
Deals & funding
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Total deals
2
Secondary share transfer
1
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹5 Cr
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: Emgeek Logistics Private Limited , Cosy World Resorts Limited , 2 individuals |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹5 Cr | Investors: 4 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited has 52 court cases on record: 14 filed by Andhra Prabha Publications, 38 filed against it. 25 cases are pending and 27 are disposed.
Total cases
52
Filed by the company
14
Filed against the company
38
Pending
25
Disposed
27
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 28 | 14 | 10 |
| District courts | 24 | 24 | 15 |
Cases on record (5 of 52)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Planetcast Media Services Limited | Pending |
| High Court, TELANGANA | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Uniton Enterprise Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Planetcast Media Services Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Civil suit | Filed against the company | 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 Andhra Prabha Publications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Andhra Prabha Publications has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AAFCA7213B1Z7 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2005: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Gopala Krishna Mootha ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013.
AGM
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 31 Dec 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Andhra Prabha Publications Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Hyderabad.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.80 Cr with Charge ID 100445689 was registered on 05 May 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 10.00 Cr registered on 26 Mar 2021 with Charge ID 100445772 was modified on 07 Apr 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 10.00 Cr with Charge ID 100445772 was registered on 26 Mar 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.18 Cr with Charge ID 100347289 was registered on 29 May 2020.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.80 Cr with Charge ID 100337417 was registered on 30 Mar 2020.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 1.60 Cr registered on 19 Mar 2019 with Charge ID 100261115 was modified on 27 Mar 2019.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 14.50 Cr registered on 08 Jul 2015 with Charge ID 10593091 was modified on 27 Mar 2019.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.60 Cr with Charge ID 100261115 was registered on 19 Mar 2019.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.50 Cr with Charge ID 100229879 was registered on 21 Dec 2018.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 5.00 Cr registered on 30 Jul 2018 with Charge ID 100227452 was modified on 04 Aug 2018.
45 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Andhra Prabha Publications is an active public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 December 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22130TG2005PLC048478.
Andhra Prabha Publications has 3 current directors:
- Goutam Mootha - Managing Director
- Gopala Krishna Mootha - Director
- Lakshmi Mootha - Director
The latest financial statements of Andhra Prabha Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 December 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Andhra Prabha Publications is 36AAFCA7213B1Z7, registered in Telangana. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Andhra Prabha Publications is U22130TG2005PLC048478. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Andhra Prabha Publications has 52 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 38 filed against it. 25 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Andhra Prabha Publications was incorporated on 16 December 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Andhra Prabha Publications has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Gopala Krishna Mootha ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013. Lakshmi Mootha ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013. Naveen Krishna Mootha ceased to be Director on 08 Oct 2012. Andhra Prabha Publications has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Andhra Prabha Publications is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TS-09-0043253).