Canvass Communications Private Limited
About Canvass Communications Private Limited
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Canvass Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 26 April 2010 and has been in existence for over 16 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74300WB2010PTC146003. Its GSTIN is 19AADCC9385Q1ZN (West Bengal). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Lakh. It is led by directors including Sarmistha Das (Managing Director) and Ila Nandy.
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 Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹43.07 Lakh, a decline of 79% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.39 Lakh (net margin 5.5%) and EBITDA of ₹10.71 Lakh (EBITDA margin 24.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over three years and 27% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹42.5 Lakh on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Canvass Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressBlock – 2 Victoria 2 Ndfloor Flatno – Fmerlinwardenlakeview104 Bidhan, Nagar Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700067
- 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
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Business activity
The main business activity of Canvass Communications is administrative and support service activities. In detail, this covers services to buildings and landscape activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| N | Administrative and support service activities | 81 | Services to buildings and landscape activities |
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Financials of Canvass Communications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCanvass Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹43.07 Lakh (down 79% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 27% over five years, including a 79% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 55% 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) | ₹2.39 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 24.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Canvass Communications Private Limited
Canvass Communications has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sarmistha Das Also directs: Bridhi Marketing Private Limited, Lavendar Merchandise Limited | Managing Director | 26 Apr 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ila Nandy | Director | 20 Jul 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Amit Kumar Das | Director | 07 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Canvass Communications Private Limited is audited by BARKHA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| BARKHA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 327573E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Canvass Communications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 28 Jun 2022 | 100748955 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15 Lakh | Open | |
| 01 Oct 2021 | 100489913 | Others | ₹2.5 Lakh | Open | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | 10269033 | Others | ₹25 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Canvass Communications 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
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GST
Canvass Communications has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AADCC9385Q1ZN | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AADCC9385Q2ZM | West Bengal | Active | 13 Jul 2020 |
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Recent activity
Canvass Communications Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2010: 4 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Abhraneel Das ceased to be Director on 05 Dec 2024.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Canvass Communications is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 26 April 2010 (16+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300WB2010PTC146003.
Canvass Communications has 3 current directors:
- Sarmistha Das - Managing Director
- Ila Nandy - Director
- Amit Kumar Das - Director
The latest financial statements of Canvass Communications 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 Canvass Communications is 19AADCC9385Q1ZN, registered in West Bengal. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 19AADCC9385Q2ZM (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Canvass Communications is U74300WB2010PTC146003. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Canvass Communications was incorporated on 26 April 2010, making it 16+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Abhraneel Das ceased to be Director on 05 Dec 2024. Abhraneel Das was appointed as Director on 07 Oct 2023. Amit Kumar Das was appointed as Director on 07 Oct 2023. Canvass Communications has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Canvass Communications is at Block – 2 Victoria 2 Ndfloor Flatno – Fmerlinwardenlakeview104 Bidhan, Nagar Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700067.
Canvass Communications operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
Canvass Communications has open charges of ₹42.5 Lakh and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
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