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About Arihant Publications (India) Limited
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Arihant Publications (India) Limited is a public limited company based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates in the test prep and competitive exam coaching segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 30 April 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U22122UP2004PLC028579. Its GSTIN is 09AAECA7236R1Z1 (Uttar Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.98 Cr. It was formerly known as Arihant Publications (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Reetesh Jain (Managing Director) and Parvesh Jain.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 October 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 24 – 26 Kalindi Kunj Transport Nagar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India – 250002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹320.57 Cr, a growth of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.14 Cr (net margin 1%) and EBITDA of ₹17.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 1,098 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Arihant Books and Arihant Publications India. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹144.86 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹35.93 Cr on record. Court records list 13 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 11 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 22 deals on record (13 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹9.62 Cr; the latest was in August 2021. Its 4 peer companies in the Education industry (Publishing, Test Preparation), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Penguin Random House India Private Limited with revenue of ₹431.24 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website arihantbooks.com.
Company details
CIN history
Arihant Publications (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22122UP2004PTC028579. The current CIN is U22122UP2004PLC028579, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22122UP2004PLC028579 | Current |
| U22122UP2004PTC028579 | Previous |
Contact details
Arihant Publications (India) Limited's registered office is in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Its website is arihantbooks.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address24 – 26 Kalindi Kunj Transport Nagar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India – 250002
- IndustryEducation, Test Prep & Competitive Exam Coaching
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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
Brands
Arihant Publications (India) operates two associated brands: Arihant Books and Arihant Publications India. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Publishes high-quality books for school and higher education. | arihantbooks.online | |
| Platform for buying books | arihantbooks.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Arihant Publications (India) 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 Arihant Publications (India) Limited
FY 2024 filings availableArihant Publications (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹320.57 Cr (up 14% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over five years, including 14% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 7% 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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| Revenue from Operations | ₹320.57 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹17.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.14 Cr | ||||
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| Metrics | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Arihant Publications (India) Limited
Arihant Publications (India) has 5 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parvesh Jain Also directs: PRD Associates LLP, Koncept Global Books LLP, Zealous Biotechnologies Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 30 Apr 2004 | 22 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Reetesh Jain Also directs: PRD Associates LLP, Koncept Global Books LLP, Zealous Biotechnologies Private Limited and 3 more | Managing Director | 30 Apr 2004 | 22 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Shikha Tyagi Also directs: A3s Advisory LLP, Soliqon Energy Private Limited, Valuepro Services Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 06 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Deepesh Jain Also directs: PRD Associates LLP, Koncept Global Books LLP, Zealous Biotechnologies Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 30 Apr 2004 | 22 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Saurabh Sharma Also directs: Intec Capital Limited, Digicable Network (India) Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Arihant Publications (India) Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Education industry (Publishing, Test Preparation), 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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| Penguin Random House India Private Limited | ₹431.24 Cr (FY 2025) | 6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Conde Nast (India) Private Limited | ₹379 Cr (FY 2025) | 21.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Kal Publications Private Limited | ₹351.8 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Arihant Publications (India) Limitedthis company | ₹320.57 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹3.14 Cr | 1% | 14.0% | 1,098 | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Sorting Hat Solutions Private Limited | ₹299.2 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Arihant Publications (India) Limited is audited by A K Rana & Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A K Rana & Associates | FY 2024 | 014929C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Arihant Publications (India) 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 Sep 2025 | 101175403 | Others | ₹30.7 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Sep 2025 | 101176063 | Others | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Apr 2025 | 101094427 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 101088111 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹51.54 Lakh | Open | |
| 01 Oct 2024 | 101005834 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹36 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 45 View all charges
Deals & funding
Arihant Publications (India) Limited has 22 deals on record (13 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹9.62 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 22)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: NPVK IT Solutions Private Limited , Adc Corporate Advisors Private Limited |
| Aug 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Adc Corporate Advisors Private Limited |
| Oct 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: NPVK IT Solutions Private Limited |
| Aug 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Shivam Rich Returns Private Limited |
| Mar 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: NPVK IT Solutions Private Limited , Shivam Rich Returns Private Limited Seller: Pervasive One Solutions Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Arihant Publications (India) Limited has 13 court cases on record: 2 filed by Arihant Publications (India), 11 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 9 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| High courts | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 13)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Allahabad High Court | Court case (CAPL) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Up State | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0320-Direct Taxes Matter : Re-assessment/Revisional Power/Rectification) | Filed against the company by Union of India Through Its Secretary Gov. of India , District: New Delhi ,New Delhi , Delhi and 1 other | Pending |
| Allahabad High Court | Court case (IAPL) | Filed by the company against Commissioner of Income Tax, Meerut | Pending |
| District court, Raipur, Chhattisgarh | Court case (VC Traffic Summary) | Filed against the company by CG State | 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
Arihant Publications (India) Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 13 Jan 2023.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 13 Jan 2023 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Arihant Publications (India) Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Arihant Publications (India) has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Zealous Biotechnologies Private Limited | U24232UP2005PTC030508 | |
| Arihant Edu Web Private Limited | U74140DL2009PTC193964 |
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Employees & EPFO
Arihant Publications (India) Limited has a workforce of 1,098 employees on its EPFO records as of Nov 09, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Arihant Publications (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09AAECA7236R1Z1 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Arihant Publications (India) Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2004: 6 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Saurabh Sharma was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2025.
63 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Arihant Publications (India) is an active public limited company based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company works in test prep and competitive exam coaching, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 30 April 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22122UP2004PLC028579.
Arihant Publications (India) has 5 current directors:
- Reetesh Jain - Managing Director
- Parvesh Jain - Director
- Shikha Tyagi - Director
- Deepesh Jain - Director
- Saurabh Sharma - Director
The latest financial statements of Arihant Publications (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 October 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Arihant Publications (India) is 09AAECA7236R1Z1, registered in Uttar Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Arihant Publications (India) is U22122UP2004PLC028579. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Arihant Publications (India) has 13 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Arihant Publications (India) was incorporated on 30 April 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
Arihant Publications (India) has 22 deals on record (13 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹9.62 Cr; the latest was in August 2021.
The peers of Arihant Publications (India) by revenue are Penguin Random House India Private Limited, Conde Nast (India) Private Limited, Kal Publications Private Limited, Sorting Hat Solutions Private Limited, all in the Education industry (Publishing, Test Preparation), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Saurabh Sharma was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2025. Nidhi Tyagi ceased to be Director on 31 Dec 2024. Nidhi Tyagi was appointed as Director on 06 Jul 2024. Arihant Publications (India) has 8 board changes on record in total.
Arihant Publications (India) can be reached through the website arihantbooks.com. Its registered office is in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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