About Ardee News Private Ltd.
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Ardee News Private Ltd. is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Ardee Mechanical Industries (Delhi) Private Ltd. It operates in the news house segment of the printing and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 22 July 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U92200DL1985PTC021495.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.01 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It is led by directors Shibani Varma Kapur and Meenakshi Varma.
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 28 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹13.04 Lakh, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹8.56 Lakh (net margin 65.7%) and EBITDA of ₹12.03 Lakh (EBITDA margin 92.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 515% over three years.
Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹14.78 Cr on record. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website ardee.net.
Company details
Contact details
Ardee News Private Ltd.'s registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is ardee.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address28 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001
- IndustryPrinting & Publishing, News House
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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
Financials of Ardee News Private Ltd.
FY 2024 filings availableArdee News Private Ltd. reported revenue of ₹13.04 Lakh (up 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 515% over three years, including 4% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 3% 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 | ₹12.03 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹8.56 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 92.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 65.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ardee News Private Ltd.
Ardee News has 2 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shibani Varma Kapur Also directs: Ring Road Management Consultancy LLP, Ardee Machines Private Ltd, Ardee Housing Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 03 Mar 2005 | 21 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Meenakshi Varma Also directs: Ardee Machines Private Ltd, Ardee Housing Private Limited, Ardee Maintenance Services Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 18 Mar 1992 | 34 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Ardee News Private Ltd. is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (News, Print Media), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| MJM Communications Private Limited | ₹14.02 Lakh (FY 2025) | -4.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| E5 Entertainments India Private Limited | ₹14 Lakh (FY 2024) | 147222.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Inclusive News India Private Limited | ₹13.52 Lakh (FY 2025) | 72.0% | Goregaon East Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Vinita Printers Private Limited | ₹13.44 Lakh (FY 2025) | -47.0% | Nashik, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Newzstreet Media Private Limited | ₹13.44 Lakh (FY 2024) | -38.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Ardee News Private Ltd.this company | ₹13.04 Lakh (FY 2025) | ₹8.56 Lakh | 65.7% | 4.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| Peacs Media News Services Private Limited | ₹12.92 Lakh (FY 2024) | 129130.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Medmark Communications Private Limited | ₹12.76 Lakh (FY 2025) | 76.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Whats News Net Private Limited | ₹12.75 Lakh (FY 2025) | 4.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Next Generation News Private Limited | ₹12.11 Lakh (FY 2019) | 12.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Chandamama Press (Hyderabad ) Private Limited | ₹12 Lakh (FY 2024) | -37.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Auditor
Ardee News Private Ltd. is audited by H K Chaudhry & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| H K Chaudhry & Co | FY 2023 | 006154N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ardee News Private Ltd. is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign 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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| 28 Jul 2003 | 80020269 | Lord Krishna Bank Limited | ₹12.2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 80011634 | Lord Krishna Bank Limited | ₹1.29 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 80011636 | Lord Krishna Bank Limited | ₹1.29 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Ardee News Private Ltd. has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by Ardee News, 3 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| District courts | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Principal Secretary to Government Ot Haryana and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Haryana and Ors and 3 others | Disposed |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Civil miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against State of Haryana | Disposed |
| High Court, HARYANA | Revision petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Civil suit | Filed against the company | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Ardee News Private Ltd.; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Ardee News has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Ardee Unitron Computers Private Limited | U72900DL1988PTC030776 |
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GST
No GST registration is on our record for Ardee News Private Ltd.; the GSTIN and return-filing check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Recent activity
Ardee News Private Ltd. has 5 board changes on record since 1992: 2 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Shefali Varma ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2014.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ardee News is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in news house, within the printing and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 22 July 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92200DL1985PTC021495.
Ardee News has 2 current directors:
- Shibani Varma Kapur - Director
- Meenakshi Varma - Director
The latest financial statements of Ardee News 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ardee News is U92200DL1985PTC021495. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ardee News has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Ardee News was incorporated on 22 July 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
The peers of Ardee News by revenue are MJM Communications Private Limited, E5 Entertainments India Private Limited, Inclusive News India Private Limited, Vinita Printers Private Limited, Newzstreet Media Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (News, Print Media).
Shefali Varma ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2014. Gurvinder Saini ceased to be Director on 01 Jun 2009. Ashok Varma ceased to be Director on 01 Jun 2008. Ardee News has 5 board changes on record in total.
Ardee News can be reached through the website ardee.net. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Ardee News is at 28 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
Ardee News operates in the printing and publishing industry, in the news house segment.