About Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited
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Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V.. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 28 July 2010 and has been in existence for over 16 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74110MH2010PTC206045. Its GSTIN is 27AAACW9918N1ZK (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was formerly known as Watermelon Healthcare Communications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Anupriya Acharya and Louis Tohme.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at 15th Floor Tower A Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹13.66 Cr, a growth of 37% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.64 Cr (net margin 19.3%) and EBITDA of ₹3.57 Cr (EBITDA margin 26.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 54% over three years and 204% over five years.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website resources-in.com.
Company details
CIN history
Black Pencil Communications India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22220MH2010PTC206045. The current CIN is U74110MH2010PTC206045, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74110MH2010PTC206045 | Current |
| U22220MH2010PTC206045 | Previous |
Contact details
Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is resources-in.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
- Registered Address15th Floor Tower A Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Black Pencil Communications India is information and communication. In detail, this covers information service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | 63 | Information service activities |
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Financials of Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited
FY 2026 filings availableBlack Pencil Communications India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹13.66 Cr (up 37% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 204% over five years, including 37% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 21% 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 | ₹3.57 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.64 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 26.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 19.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited
Black Pencil Communications India has 4 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anupriya Acharya | Director | 10 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Louis Tohme | Director | 04 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Nelson Ning Chen | Director | 10 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Nitesh Eknath Chorghe | Director | 02 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2026.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2026 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2026, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Black Pencil Communications India 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
Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 3 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 |
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| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Black Pencil Communications India has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACW9918N1ZK | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Black Pencil Communications India Private Limited has 16 board changes on record since 2012: 4 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Nitesh Eknath Chorghe was appointed as Director on 02 Jul 2024.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Black Pencil Communications India is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 28 July 2010 (16+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74110MH2010PTC206045.
Black Pencil Communications India has 4 current directors:
- Anupriya Acharya - Director
- Louis Tohme - Director
- Nelson Ning Chen - Director
- Nitesh Eknath Chorghe - Director
The latest financial statements of Black Pencil Communications India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Black Pencil Communications India is 27AAACW9918N1ZK, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Black Pencil Communications India is U74110MH2010PTC206045. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Black Pencil Communications India was incorporated on 28 July 2010, making it 16+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Nitesh Eknath Chorghe was appointed as Director on 02 Jul 2024. Nelson Ning Chen was appointed as Director on 10 Jan 2024. Louis Tohme was appointed as Director on 04 Jun 2021. Black Pencil Communications India has 16 board changes on record in total.
Black Pencil Communications India has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 3 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 16 Apr 2024.
Black Pencil Communications India can be reached through the website resources-in.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Black Pencil Communications India is at 15th Floor Tower A Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
Black Pencil Communications India operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
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