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Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd - media and publishing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹168.94 Cr
▼ 6% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹15.59 Cr
Net margin 9.2%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹33.75 Cr
EBITDA margin 20%
Authorised capital
₹1.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.5 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹88.04 Cr
Satisfied ₹66.28 Cr
Company age
41 yrs
Est. 1985
Employees · EPFO
180
Provident fund records
About Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
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Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 01 July 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN U22212MP1985PTC002911. Its GSTIN is 23AAACB6094Q2Z9 (Madhya Pradesh). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.5 Cr. It is led by directors including Kailash Agarwal (Managing Director) and Ajay Agrawal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 16 Amar Stambh Press Complex Zone – I M.P. Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India – 462011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹168.94 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹15.59 Cr (net margin 9.2%) and EBITDA of ₹33.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 20%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 4% over five years.
The company has about 180 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Dainik Bhaskar Hindi and Bhaskar Live. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹88.04 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹66.28 Cr on record. Court records list 23 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 15 filed against it; 12 cases are pending.
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MP-24-0004004). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website bhaskarhindi.com.
Company details
CIN U22212MP1985PTC002911
Registration Number 002911
Incorporation Date 01 July 1985
ROC Gwalior
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 29 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MP-24-0004004
Recognitions & Rankings of Bhaskar Prakashan
Contact details
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Its website is bhaskarhindi.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Social Media
- Apps
- Registered Address16 Amar Stambh Press Complex Zone – I M.P. Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India – 462011
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Brands
Bhaskar Prakashan operates two associated brands: Dainik Bhaskar Hindi and Bhaskar Live. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| An online news platform delivering diverse content across various topics and categories. | bhaskarhindi.com | |
| Delivers comprehensive multi-category news services to audiences. | bhaskarlive.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Bhaskar Prakashan is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities and other information & communication service activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
FY 2024 filings availableBhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹168.94 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹168.94 Cr ▼ 6%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹15.59 Cr margin 9.2%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹33.75 Cr margin 20%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 6%
3 years · compounded
▲ 15%
5 years · compounded
▲ 4%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 11%
3 years · compounded
▲ 22%
5 years · compounded
▲ 6%
Revenue fell 6% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4%. EBITDA fell 11% 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 | ₹33.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹15.59 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 20% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
Bhaskar Prakashan has 4 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Agrawal Also directs: Vishal Sagar Ad Lab Private Limited | Director | 01 Jul 1985 | 41 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rakesh Agarwal Also directs: Bhaskar Lubricants Private Limited, MP Biofuels Private Limited, Shiv Shakti Prakashan Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 01 Jul 1985 | 41 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kailash Agarwal Also directs: Bhaskar Lubricants Private Limited, MP Biofuels Private Limited, Shiv Shakti Prakashan Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 01 Jul 1985 | 41 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sumit Agarwal Also directs: Shiv Shakti Prakashan Private Limited, Savitri Devi Foundation | Director | 05 Feb 2007 | 19 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Media Limited | ₹172.66 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | |||
| VRL Media Private Limited | ₹169.06 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Hubli, Karnataka, India | |||
| Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹168.94 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹15.59 Cr | 9.2% | -6.0% | 180 | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Hari Bhoomi Communications Private Limited | ₹163.83 Cr (FY 2025) | -16.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Bartaman Private Limited | ₹140.74 Cr (FY 2025) | -8.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Malar Publications Limited | ₹131.89 Cr (FY 2024) | 9.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is audited by KRISHNA GUPTA & CO for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| KRISHNA GUPTA & CO | FY 2024 | 000368C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹88.04 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹66.28 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | 101167464 | Others | ₹94.67 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 101129604 | Others | ₹35 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 101083657 | Others | ₹67.26 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 100983954 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.85 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Jun 2024 | 100956063 | Others | ₹1.39 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 67 View all charges
Legal cases
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has 23 court cases on record: 8 filed by Bhaskar Prakashan, 15 filed against it. 12 cases are pending and 11 are disposed.
Total cases
23
Filed by the company
8
Filed against the company
15
Pending
12
Disposed
11
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| District courts | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| NCLAT | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| NCLT | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 23)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Sasan Power Limited and Anr | Disposed |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Court case (COMP) | Filed by the company against Vishal Sagar Ad Lab Private Limited | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against an individual | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd was last rated by Icra on 25 Jun 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Icra | 25 Jun 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Bhaskar Prakashan has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Associated companies
Employees & EPFO
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 180 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
180
Active EPFO establishments
2
Employee growth
7.8%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 | 180 |
| FY 2025-26 | |
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| FY 2023-24 | |
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| FY 2021-22 | |
| FY 2020-21 | |
| FY 2019-20 | |
| FY 2018-19 | |
| FY 2017-18 | |
| FY 2016-17 | |
| FY 2014-15 |
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GST
Bhaskar Prakashan has 5 GST registrations: 3 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
5
Active
3
Cancelled / inactive
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23AAACB6094Q2Z9 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AAACB6094Q5Z6 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACB6094Q1Z2 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has 5 board changes on record since 1985: 4 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Prakash Agarwal ceased to be Director on 28 Jul 2011.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.95 Cr with Charge ID 101167464 was registered on 30 Sep 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.35 Cr with Charge ID 101129604 was registered on 10 Jul 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Aug 2023 via Charge ID 100758540 with Others was fully satisfied on 10 Jul 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited of Rs. 38.50 Cr registered on 30 Jun 2016 with Charge ID 100045657 was modified on 30 Apr 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 25 Aug 2017 via Charge ID 100124683 with Others was fully satisfied on 01 Apr 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.67 Cr with Charge ID 101083657 was registered on 28 Mar 2025.
AGM
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd last Annual general meeting of members was held on 29 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge registered on 03 Aug 2021 via Charge ID 100468479 with Others was fully satisfied on 05 Sep 2024.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.85 Cr with Charge ID 100983954 was registered on 30 Aug 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.39 Cr with Charge ID 100956063 was registered on 29 Jun 2024.
Filing
Bhaskar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Gwalior.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.30 Cr with Charge ID 100857855 was registered on 12 Jan 2024.
121 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Bhaskar Prakashan is an active private limited company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 01 July 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22212MP1985PTC002911.
Bhaskar Prakashan has 4 current directors:
- Kailash Agarwal - Managing Director
- Ajay Agrawal - Director
- Rakesh Agarwal - Director
- Sumit Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Bhaskar Prakashan on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Bhaskar Prakashan is 23AAACB6094Q2Z9, registered in Madhya Pradesh. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 23AAACB6094Q5Z6 (Madhya Pradesh), 27AAACB6094Q1Z2 (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bhaskar Prakashan is U22212MP1985PTC002911. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bhaskar Prakashan has 23 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 15 filed against it. 12 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Bhaskar Prakashan was incorporated on 01 July 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
The peers of Bhaskar Prakashan by revenue are Eastern Media Limited, VRL Media Private Limited, Hari Bhoomi Communications Private Limited, Bartaman Private Limited, Malar Publications Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Prakash Agarwal ceased to be Director on 28 Jul 2011. Sumit Agarwal was appointed as Director on 05 Feb 2007. Ajay Agrawal was appointed as Director on 01 Jul 1985. Bhaskar Prakashan has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Bhaskar Prakashan is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MP-24-0004004).
Bhaskar Prakashan can be reached through the website bhaskarhindi.com. Its registered office is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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