About Cactus Communications Private Limited
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Cactus Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 07 October 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U64200MH2002PTC137488. Its GSTIN is 27AACCC1194L1ZI (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.74 Cr. It is led by directors including Anurag Goel and Sameer Kamboj.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 11 December 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹824.67 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹31.88 Cr (net margin 3.9%) and EBITDA of ₹97.19 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 62 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Kolabtree and Cactus. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹147.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹7.75 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it. The company has 9 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Lakh; the latest was in October 2022. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 49 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cactusglobal.com.
Company details
Contact details
Cactus Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is cactusglobal.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressA – 703 Satellite Gazebo, Guru Hargovindji Marg Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400093
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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
Brands
Cactus Communications operates two associated brands: Kolabtree and CACTUS. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Platform linking companies with freelance scientists for research, writing, and consulting services globally. | kolabtree.com | |
| Provides AI solutions and services for research publishing and communication. | cactusglobal.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Cactus Communications 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 Cactus Communications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCactus Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹824.67 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 7% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 5% 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 | ₹97.19 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹31.88 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 11.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cactus Communications Private Limited
Cactus Communications has 5 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anurag Goel | Director | 07 Oct 2002 | 24 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sameer Kamboj Also directs: Ampm Fashions Private Limited, Orient Bell Limited, SKC Holdings Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 03 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Bimalkumar Ramgopal Kedia | Director | 15 Jul 2007 | 19 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Siddharth Rajender Nautiyal | Director | 05 Dec 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Abhishek Goel Also directs: Fortius Advisory Partners LLP, Advik Holdings Private Limited, Cactus Life Sciences Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 09 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cactus Communications Private Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP | FY 2025 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cactus Communications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, 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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| 24 Feb 2020 | 100342551 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹93 Cr | Open | |
| 08 May 2019 | 100263579 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Sep 2010 | 10243951 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹34.5 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 10263926 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹5.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 May 2008 | 10113802 | The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. | ₹2.25 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cactus Communications Private Limited has 9 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Lakh; the latest was in October 2022.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Barclays Wealth Trustees Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Barclays Wealth Trustees Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 2 individuals |
| Nov 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cactus Communications Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed. Status as checked on 01 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South East, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by S K Weaving Private Limited | Disposed |
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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.
MSME payment delays
Cactus Communications Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 49 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 15)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Tech 4 Logic Private Limited | |||
| Cluster Tours & Travels Private Limited | |||
| Never Grow Up Workshops Private Limited | |||
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| Zest Tours and Travels |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Cactus Communications Private Limited has a workforce of 62 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 62 |
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GST
Cactus Communications has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCC1194L1ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cactus Communications Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2002: 5 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Sameer Kamboj ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2017.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Cactus Communications is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 07 October 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64200MH2002PTC137488.
Cactus Communications has 5 current directors:
- Anurag Goel - Director
- Sameer Kamboj - Director
- Bimalkumar Ramgopal Kedia - Director
- Siddharth Rajender Nautiyal - Director
- Abhishek Goel - Director
The latest financial statements of Cactus Communications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 11 December 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Cactus Communications is 27AACCC1194L1ZI, 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 Cactus Communications is U64200MH2002PTC137488. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cactus Communications has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Cactus Communications was incorporated on 07 October 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Cactus Communications has 9 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹5 Lakh; the latest was in October 2022.
Sameer Kamboj ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2017. Siddharth Rajender Nautiyal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2017. Sameer Kamboj was appointed as Director on 03 Jul 2017. Cactus Communications has 8 board changes on record in total.
Cactus Communications has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2024, listing 49 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Cactus Communications can be reached through the website cactusglobal.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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