MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KR-03-0040464
Basil Communications Private Limited - media and publishing in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹9.67 Cr
▲ 27% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹4.48 Lakh
Net margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹23.93 Lakh
EBITDA margin 2.5%
Authorised capital
₹2.37 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.49 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹5.9 Lakh
Secured borrowings
Company age
22 yrs
Est. 2004
Employees · EPFO
45
Provident fund records
About Basil Communications Private Limited
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Basil Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 03 November 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74140KA2004PTC034965. Its GSTIN is 29AACCB5233D1Z0 (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2.37 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.49 Cr. It is led by directors including Venkatesha Udupa and Pradeep Lakshminarayana Grama.
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 Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹9.67 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹4.48 Lakh (net margin 0.5%) and EBITDA of ₹23.93 Lakh (EBITDA margin 2.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 45 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5.9 Lakh on record. The company has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹14.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2014. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Flip Media Private Limited with revenue of ₹9.71 Cr. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 4 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier.
Basil Communications Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0040464). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website basilglobal.com.
Company details
CIN U74140KA2004PTC034965
Registration Number 034965
Incorporation Date 03 November 2004
ROC Bangalore
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KR-03-0040464
Key People
Venkatesha Udupa Director Pradeep Lakshminarayana Grama Director Aaron Sujesh Simon Director Recognitions & Rankings of Basil Communications
Contact details
Basil Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is basilglobal.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressGoblal Incubation Services Ca Site No. 1, Hal 3rd Stage Behind Hotel Leela Palace Kodihalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560008
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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Business activity
The main business activity of Basil Communications is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Basil Communications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBasil Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹9.67 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹9.67 Cr ▲ 27%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹4.48 Lakh margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹23.93 Lakh margin 2.5%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 27%
3 years · compounded
▲ 25%
5 years · compounded
▲ 14%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 57%
3 years · compounded
▲ 16%
5 years · compounded
▲ 18%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 57% 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 | ₹23.93 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹4.48 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Basil Communications Private Limited
Basil Communications has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesha Udupa Also directs: Labradorite Retail India Private Limited | Director | 03 Nov 2004 | 22 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Pradeep Lakshminarayana Grama | Director | 18 Jun 2005 | 21 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Aaron Sujesh Simon | Director | 28 Jan 2016 | 10 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Basil Communications Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Flip Media Private Limited | ₹9.71 Cr (FY 2017) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Basil Communications Private Limitedthis company | ₹9.67 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹4.48 Lakh | 0.5% | 27.0% | 45 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Brandstory Solutions Private Limited | ₹9.67 Cr (FY 2025) | 67.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Adscholars Marketing India Private Limited | ₹9.65 Cr (FY 2025) | 51.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Auditor
Basil Communications Private Limited is audited by HSA & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| HSA & Associates | FY 2023 | 013695S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Basil Communications 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.
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹5.9 Lakh
Satisfied charges
None
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2020 | 100418515 | Others | ₹5.9 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Basil Communications Private Limited has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹14.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2014.
Total deals
10
Funding rounds
7
Secondary share transfers
3
Disclosed funding
₹14.81 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹99.6 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Oct 2009 | Funding round | ₹1.2 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Aug 2008 | Funding round | ₹1.08 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Feb 2008 | Funding round | ₹1 Cr | Investors: SIDBI Ventures |
| Sep 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Tieto Tech Consulting India Private 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
No court or tribunal cases involving Basil Communications Private Limited 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
Basil Communications Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 4 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Basil Communications Private Limited has a workforce of 45 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
45
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-11.8%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 45 |
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GST
Basil Communications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AACCB5233D1Z0 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Basil Communications Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2004: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Pavani Remesh ceased to be Nominee Director on 15 Jul 2019.
AGM
Basil Communications Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Basil Communications Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Bangalore.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.06 Cr with Charge ID 100418515 was registered on 22 Sep 2020.
Ceased
Pavani Remesh ceased to be Nominee Director.
Ceased
Ramesh Krishnamurthy ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Kamini Banga ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Sajit Kumar ceased to be Nominee Director.
Ceased
Aaron Sujesh Simon ceased to be Managing Director.
Appointed
Aaron Sujesh Simon was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Neelambari Rao ceased to be Nominee Director.
Appointed
Pradeep Lakshminarayana Grama was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Venkatesha Udupa was appointed as Director.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Basil Communications is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 03 November 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74140KA2004PTC034965.
Basil Communications has 3 current directors:
- Venkatesha Udupa - Director
- Pradeep Lakshminarayana Grama - Director
- Aaron Sujesh Simon - Director
The latest financial statements of Basil Communications 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 Basil Communications is 29AACCB5233D1Z0, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Basil Communications is U74140KA2004PTC034965. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Basil Communications was incorporated on 03 November 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Basil Communications has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹14.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2014.
The peers of Basil Communications by revenue are Flip Media Private Limited, Brandstory Solutions Private Limited, Adscholars Marketing India Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities).
Pavani Remesh ceased to be Nominee Director on 15 Jul 2019. Ramesh Krishnamurthy ceased to be Director on 15 Jul 2019. Kamini Banga ceased to be Director on 21 Jun 2019. Basil Communications has 9 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Basil Communications is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0040464).
Basil Communications has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 4 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 22 Mar 2021.
Basil Communications can be reached through the website basilglobal.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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