B L Publications Pvt Ltd
About B L Publications Pvt Ltd
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B L Publications Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the commercial printing services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 17 August 1989 and has been in existence for over 37 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U22219WB1989PTC047401. Its GSTIN is 19AABCB4211C1ZC (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.75 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.56 Cr. It is led by directors Tapan Basu and Samrat Bhowmick.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 20 Prafulla Sarkar Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹20,470, a growth of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹67,730 (net margin -330.9%) and EBITDA of -₹62,230 (EBITDA margin -304%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 4% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹20.41 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1.49 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
B L Publications Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address20 Prafulla Sarkar Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Commercial Printing Services
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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 B L Publications Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableB L Publications Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹20,470 (up 26% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years, including 26% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 12% 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) | -₹67,730 | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -304% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -330.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of B L Publications Pvt Ltd
B L Publications has 2 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Tapan Basu Also directs: Sampratik News Service Private Limited | Director | 31 Dec 2014 | 11 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Samrat Bhowmick | Director | 28 Oct 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
B L Publications Pvt Ltd is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Neeli Enterprises Private Limited | ₹31,250 (FY 2025) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India | ||||
| Express Publications (Chennai) Private Limited | ₹30,000 (FY 2025) | -25.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Venture One Innovations Private Limited | ₹28,530 (FY 2024) | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||
| The Book Centre Private Limited | ₹26,750 (FY 2025) | -72.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| The Central Press Private Limited | ₹20,523 (FY 2024) | -99.0% | Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| B L Publications Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹20,470 (FY 2024) | -₹67,730 | -330.9% | 26.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| Kukki Color Photos Private Limited | ₹20,400 (FY 2023) | -11.0% | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Dogears Print Media Private Limited | ₹18,763 (FY 2024) | -13.0% | Margao, Goa, India | |||
| Cygnus Journalism Private Limited | ₹17,845 (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| D A Nadkarni and Company Private Limited | ₹15,022 (FY 2025) | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||
| Jan Awaaz India Foundation | ₹13,453 (FY 2025) | 190.0% | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
B L Publications Pvt Ltd is audited by T. K. Das & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| T. K. Das & Associates | FY 2023 | 312208E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of B L Publications Pvt 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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| 02 May 2005 | 90251489 | Allahabad Bank | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Sep 2004 | 90250776 | Allahabad Bank | ₹5.41 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 90250438 | Bank of Baroda | ₹1.49 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving B L Publications Pvt Ltd are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for B L Publications Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
B L Publications Pvt Ltd has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 01, 2024.
GST
B L Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCB4211C1ZC | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
B L Publications Pvt Ltd has 9 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Samrat Bhowmick ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
B L Publications is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in commercial printing services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 17 August 1989 (37+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22219WB1989PTC047401.
B L Publications has 2 current directors:
- Tapan Basu - Director
- Samrat Bhowmick - Director
The latest financial statements of B L Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of B L Publications is 19AABCB4211C1ZC, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of B L Publications is U22219WB1989PTC047401. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
B L Publications was incorporated on 17 August 1989, making it 37+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
The peers of B L Publications by revenue are Neeli Enterprises Private Limited, Express Publications (Chennai) Private Limited, Venture One Innovations Private Limited, The Book Centre Private Limited, The Central Press Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media).
Samrat Bhowmick ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Smriti Ranjan Roy ceased to be Director on 29 Oct 2021. Samrat Bhowmick was appointed as Director on 28 Oct 2021. B L Publications has 9 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of B L Publications is at 20 Prafulla Sarkar Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700072.
B L Publications operates in the media and publishing industry, in the commercial printing services segment.
B L Publications has open charges of ₹20.41 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1.49 Cr as per latest MCA filings.