
Cactus Advertising Private Limited
About Cactus Advertising Private Limited
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Cactus Advertising Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 19 October 2012 and has been in existence for over 14 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74300KL2012PTC032458. Its GSTIN is 32AAFCC2377Q1ZB (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹3 Lakh. It is led by directors Alexander Joseph and Aroma Jose Kappalumakkel.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at Af4 – 212 Vrindavan Gardens Pattom Palace Po, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695004.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹43.3 Lakh, a decline of 42% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹24.1 Lakh (net margin -55.7%) and EBITDA of -₹21.74 Lakh (EBITDA margin -50.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 30% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹9 Lakh on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Cactus Advertising Private Limited's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressAf4 – 212 Vrindavan Gardens Pattom Palace Po, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695004
- 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 Cactus Advertising is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Cactus Advertising Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableCactus Advertising Private Limited reported revenue of ₹43.3 Lakh (down 42% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 30% over three years, including a 42% fall 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹24.1 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -50.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -55.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cactus Advertising Private Limited
Cactus Advertising has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Alexander Joseph | Director | 19 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Aroma Jose Kappalumakkel | Director | 19 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cactus Advertising Private Limited is audited by H VINOD AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| H VINOD AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2017 | 008550S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cactus Advertising Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Feb 2017 | 100082228 | Canara Bank | ₹9 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Cactus Advertising 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 Cactus Advertising Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Cactus Advertising has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAFCC2377Q1ZB | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cactus Advertising Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments. The latest: Alexander Joseph was appointed as Director on 19 Oct 2012.
Frequently asked questions
Cactus Advertising is an active private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 19 October 2012 (14+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300KL2012PTC032458.
Cactus Advertising has 2 current directors:
- Alexander Joseph - Director
- Aroma Jose Kappalumakkel - Director
The latest financial statements of Cactus Advertising on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Cactus Advertising is 32AAFCC2377Q1ZB, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cactus Advertising is U74300KL2012PTC032458. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cactus Advertising was incorporated on 19 October 2012, making it 14+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Alexander Joseph was appointed as Director on 19 Oct 2012. Aroma Jose Kappalumakkel was appointed as Director on 19 Oct 2012.
The registered office of Cactus Advertising is at Af4 – 212 Vrindavan Gardens Pattom Palace Po, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695004.
Cactus Advertising operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
Cactus Advertising has open charges of ₹9 Lakh and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.

