
About Business India Publications Limited
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Business India Publications Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 04 May 1988 and has been in existence for over 38 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22100MH1988PLC047259. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹32 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹26.42 Cr. It was formerly known as Business India Publications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ashok Hotchand Advani (Whole-Time Director) and Konath Vijaykumar Kannampilly.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 October 2012, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2012. The registered office is at Nirmal 14th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Business India Group. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹56 Cr on record. Court records list 45 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 43 filed against it; 16 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website businessindiagroup.in.
Company details
Contact details
Business India Publications Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Registered AddressNirmal 14th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
- 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
Brands
Business India Publications operates one associated brand: Business India Group. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Publishing of business, interior design, and automotive magazines is conducted by the Business India Group. | businessindiagroup.com |
Financials of Business India Publications Limited
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To see the full financial statements and ratios of Business India Publications Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Business India Publications Limited
Business India Publications has 5 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Konath Vijaykumar Kannampilly Also directs: Business India Information Technology Limited, Wisdom Buildcon Private Limited, Virtue Exim Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 27 Aug 2012 | 14 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Naresh Pal Also directs: Inside Outside Media Limited | Director | 20 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ashok Hotchand Advani | Whole-Time Director | 04 May 1988 | 38 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Durgaprasad Janakisingh Singh | Director | 20 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sudershan Mithailal Chauhan | Director | 20 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Sep 2012 | 10382145 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹21 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 90226365 | The Jai Hind Co-Operative Bank Ltd. | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Dec 1997 | 80040732 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Dec 1997 | 90222834 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | ₹17.5 Cr | Open |
To see the full charge records of Business India Publications Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Business India Publications Limited has 45 court cases on record: 3 filed by Business India Publications, 43 filed against it. 16 cases are pending and 29 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 25 | 25 | 9 |
| High courts | 20 | 18 | 7 |
Cases on record (5 of 45)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (APL) | Filed against the company by Hiroo Hotchand Advani, Exe.Director of Business India Publications Ltd. Sheikh Yusuf Ali | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (APL) | Filed by the company against Business India Publications Ltd. and 4 others | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Business India Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and 2 Ors | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Business India Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and 2 Ors | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (S S) | Filed against the company by Reliance Capital Limited | Pending |
To see the full case history of Business India Publications Limited, buy the company report.
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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Business India Publications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Business India Publications has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Business India Publications Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Business India Publications Limited has 10 board changes on record since 1988: 5 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Durgaprasad Janakisingh Singh was appointed as Director on 20 Apr 2019.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Business India Publications is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 04 May 1988 (38+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22100MH1988PLC047259.
Business India Publications has 5 current directors:
- Ashok Hotchand Advani - Whole-Time Director
- Konath Vijaykumar Kannampilly - Director
- Naresh Pal - Director
- Durgaprasad Janakisingh Singh - Director
- Sudershan Mithailal Chauhan - Director
The latest financial statements of Business India Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2012. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 October 2012. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Business India Publications has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Business India Publications is U22100MH1988PLC047259. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Business India Publications has 45 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 43 filed against it. 16 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Business India Publications was incorporated on 04 May 1988, making it 38+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Durgaprasad Janakisingh Singh was appointed as Director on 20 Apr 2019. Naresh Pal was appointed as Director on 20 Apr 2019. Sudershan Mithailal Chauhan was appointed as Director on 20 Apr 2019. Business India Publications has 10 board changes on record in total.
Business India Publications can be reached through the website businessindiagroup.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Business India Publications is at Nirmal 14th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.

