About Centum Learning Limited
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Centum Learning Limited was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Upgrad Education Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the corporate training and development segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 07 February 2007.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74120MH2007PLC402278. Its GSTIN is 07AADCB3842R1Z9 (Delhi). The company held 5 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.76 Cr. It was formerly known as Bharti Resources Limited and Bharti Learning Systems Limited. It was led by directors including Venkatesh Lakshminarayanan Tarakkad and Ajinkya Rajendra Bannore.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office was at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹55.54 Cr, a decline of 26% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.12 Cr (net margin -9.2%) and EBITDA of -₹93.2 Lakh (EBITDA margin -1.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 22% over five years.
Its group structure included 1 subsidiary.
The company was associated with 1 brand: Centum Learning. As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹8 Cr on record. Court records list 17 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 20 deals on record (15 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹54.99 Cr; the latest was in July 2023. The company has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 156 overdue payments to 24 micro and small suppliers.
The last known website on record is centumlearning.com.
Company details
Name history
Centum Learning has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Centum Learning Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Centum Learning Limited | Current |
| Bharti Resources Limited | Previous |
| Bharti Learning Systems Limited | Previous |
| Bharti Resources Private Limited | Previous |
| Bharti Resources Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Centum Learning has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U74120MH2007PLC402278, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74120MH2007PLC402278 | Current |
| U74120DL2007PLC158956 | Previous |
| U74120DL2007PTC158956 | Previous |
Contact details
Centum Learning Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is centumlearning.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressNishuvi Ground Floor 75, Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018
- IndustryEducation, Corporate Training & Development
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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
Centum Learning operates one associated brand: Centum Learning. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end training and skill development solutions are delivered. | centumlearning.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Centum Learning is education. In detail, this covers higher education, technical & vocational education.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Education | P2 | Higher education, technical & vocational education |
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Financials of Centum Learning Limited
FY 2024 filings availableCentum Learning Limited reported revenue of ₹55.54 Cr (down 26% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over five years, including a 26% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 99% 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 | -₹93.2 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.12 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -1.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -9.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Centum Learning Limited
Centum Learning has 4 current directors and 38 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Lakshminarayanan Tarakkad | Director | 05 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Ajinkya Rajendra Bannore | Director | 08 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Nareshkumar Jashvantbhai Prajapati Also directs: Meghmani Organics Limited, Moxsh Overseas Educon Limited, DDTC Exim Limited and 2 more | Director | 10 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Mayank Kumar Also directs: Upgrad Learnings Private Limited, GSP Education Services Private Limited, Centum Workskills India Limited and 5 more | Director | 05 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Centum Learning Limited is audited by S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 101049W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Centum Learning Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 12 Oct 2022 | 100622067 | Others | ₹8 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Centum Learning Limited has 20 deals on record (15 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹54.99 Cr; the latest was in July 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 20)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Upgrad Education Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Jun 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Upgrad Education Private Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Oct 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Upgrad Education Private Limited Seller: Bharti Enterprises Limited, an individual |
| Oct 2022 | Acquisition | ₹131.87 Cr | Buyer: Upgrad Education Private Limited Seller: Bharti (RBM) Holdings Private Limited , Bharti (RM) Holdings Private Limited , Indian Continent Investment Limited, an individual |
| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Bharti (SBM) Holdings Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Centum Learning Limited has 17 court cases on record: 12 filed by Centum Learning, 5 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 16 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| District courts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 17)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South East, Delhi | Execution petition | Filed by the company against Supertech Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (FAO(OS)) | Filed against the company by Sterling Holiday Resorts India Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S Supertech Ltd. | Pending |
| NCLT, Mumbai | Court case (C.P.(CAA)) | Filed by the company | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (CWJC) | Filed by the company against The State of Bihar and 2 others | 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
Centum Learning Limited has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 156 overdue payments to 24 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 24)
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Centum Learning has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Centum Workskills India Limited | U93000MH2010PLC402279 |
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GST
Centum Learning has 5 GST registrations: 1 active and 4 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AADCB3842R1Z9 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Centum Learning Limited has 38 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 34 cessations. The latest: Mayank Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
31 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Centum Learning has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Centum Learning was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in corporate training and development, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 07 February 2007 and is registered under CIN U74120MH2007PLC402278. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Centum Learning was incorporated on 07 February 2007. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Centum Learning had 4 directors:
- Venkatesh Lakshminarayanan Tarakkad - Director
- Ajinkya Rajendra Bannore - Director
- Nareshkumar Jashvantbhai Prajapati - Director
- Mayank Kumar - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Centum Learning is U74120MH2007PLC402278. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Centum Learning is at Nishuvi Ground Floor 75, Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
Centum Learning can be reached through the website centumlearning.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Centum Learning on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Centum Learning is 07AADCB3842R1Z9, registered in Delhi. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 4 are cancelled or inactive.
Centum Learning operated in the education industry, in the corporate training and development segment.
Centum Learning has 20 deals on record (15 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 acquisitions), with disclosed funding of ₹54.99 Cr; the latest was in July 2023.
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