About Bookbox India Private Limited
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Bookbox India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Puducherry, India. It operates in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 30 November 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pondicherry, under CIN U22110PY2004PTC001818. Its GSTIN is 34AACCB5409M1ZO (Puducherry).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹23.43 Lakh. It is led by directors Brijmohan Kothari and Mangal Kothari.
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 34 First Floor Sardar Vallabhai Patel Salai, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry, India – 605001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹29.02 Lakh, a decline of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.54 Lakh (net margin -5.3%) and EBITDA of ₹8.34 Lakh (EBITDA margin 28.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over three years and 21% over five years.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Sol Book Box and BookBox.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website bookbox.com.
Company details
Contact details
Bookbox India Private Limited's registered office is in Puducherry, Puducherry. Its website is bookbox.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address34 First Floor Sardar Vallabhai Patel Salai, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry, India – 605001
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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Brands
Bookbox India operates two associated brands: Sol Book Box and BookBox. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provides an online platform for subscription-based children's books. | solbookbox.com | |
| Digital storybooks, animations, and activities for children are provided online. | bookbox.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Bookbox 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 |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Bookbox India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBookbox India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹29.02 Lakh (down 26% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 26% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21%. EBITDA fell 66% 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 Margin | 28.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -5.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bookbox India Private Limited
Bookbox India has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Brijmohan Kothari | Director | 30 Nov 2004 | 21 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Mangal Kothari Also directs: Auro Developers LLP, Offbeat Apparels India Private Limited | Director | 30 Nov 2004 | 21 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bookbox India Private Limited is audited by MODI MODI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MODI MODI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 013320S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bookbox India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Bookbox 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Bookbox India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Bookbox India has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 34AACCB5409M1ZO | Puducherry | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Bookbox India Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 2004: 2 appointments. The latest: Brijmohan Kothari was appointed as Director on 30 Nov 2004.
Frequently asked questions
Bookbox India is an active private limited company based in Puducherry, India. The company works in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 30 November 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110PY2004PTC001818.
Bookbox India has 2 current directors:
- Brijmohan Kothari - Director
- Mangal Kothari - Director
The latest financial statements of Bookbox India 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 Bookbox India is 34AACCB5409M1ZO, registered in Puducherry.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bookbox India is U22110PY2004PTC001818. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bookbox India was incorporated on 30 November 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pondicherry.
Brijmohan Kothari was appointed as Director on 30 Nov 2004. Mangal Kothari was appointed as Director on 30 Nov 2004.
Bookbox India can be reached through the website bookbox.com. Its registered office is in Puducherry, India.
The registered office of Bookbox India is at 34 First Floor Sardar Vallabhai Patel Salai, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry, India – 605001.
Bookbox India operates in the internet industry, in the online entertainment platforms segment.