Chitra Publications Private Limited
About Chitra Publications Private Limited
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Chitra Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the commercial printing services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 August 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U02221KA1994PTC016132. Its GSTIN is 29AACCC0917D1Z2 (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It is led by directors Seetharam Rohini (Managing Director) and Bisilukuppa Venkatramana Seetharam.
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 400 – C Industrial Estatebaikampadt Mangalore, Karnataka, India – 575011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.5 Cr, a decline of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹12.69 Lakh (net margin 5.1%) and EBITDA of ₹23.3 Lakh (EBITDA margin 9.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years and 5% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹68.69 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹1.08 Cr on record. Court records list 25 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 16 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Chitra Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Mangalore, Karnataka. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address400 – C Industrial Estatebaikampadt Mangalore, Karnataka, India – 575011
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Commercial Printing 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 activities of Chitra Publications are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles and professional, scientific and technical activities. In detail, this covers wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles and advertising and market research. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | |
| M | Professional, scientific and technical activities | 73 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Chitra Publications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableChitra Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.5 Cr (down 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 15% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5%. EBITDA fell 58% 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) | ₹12.69 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Chitra Publications Private Limited
Chitra Publications has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Seetharam Rohini | Managing Director | 25 Aug 1994 | 32 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Bisilukuppa Venkatramana Seetharam | Director | 25 Aug 1994 | 32 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Chitra Publications Private Limited is audited by CHANDRASHEKAR KOTE & CO for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| CHANDRASHEKAR KOTE & CO | FY 2021 | 000592S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Chitra Publications Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 19 Feb 2018 | 100161750 | Canara Bank | ₹33 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Nov 1995 | 90196936 | Canara Bank | ₹17.83 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Nov 1995 | 90198854 | Canara Bank | ₹17.85 Lakh | Open | |
| 25 Oct 2004 | 90198498 | Canara Bank | ₹54 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 25 Oct 2004 | 90200958 | Canara Bank | ₹54 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
Chitra Publications Private Limited has 25 court cases on record: 9 filed by Chitra Publications, 16 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 24 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| High courts | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 25)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Appeal | Filed against the company by The Karnataka Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, DAKSHINA KANNADA, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, DAKSHINA KANNADA, Karnataka | Court case (R.A.) | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| District court, DAKSHINA KANNADA, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1410-Criminal Matters : Criminal matters in which sentence awarded is up to five years) | Filed by the company against M/S Mangalore Catholic Cooperative Bank Ltd. Rep. by Its General Manager Administrative Office, Aloysius College Road, Hampantakatta , District: Mangalore , , Karnataka | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Chitra Publications Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Chitra Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCC0917D1Z2 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Chitra Publications Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 1994: 2 appointments. The latest: Bisilukuppa Venkatramana Seetharam was appointed as Director on 25 Aug 1994.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Chitra Publications is an active private limited company based in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in commercial printing services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 August 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U02221KA1994PTC016132.
Chitra Publications has 2 current directors:
- Seetharam Rohini - Managing Director
- Bisilukuppa Venkatramana Seetharam - Director
The latest financial statements of Chitra Publications 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 Chitra Publications is 29AACCC0917D1Z2, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Chitra Publications is U02221KA1994PTC016132. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Chitra Publications has 25 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Chitra Publications was incorporated on 25 August 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Bisilukuppa Venkatramana Seetharam was appointed as Director on 25 Aug 1994. Seetharam Rohini was appointed as Managing Director on 25 Aug 1994.
The registered office of Chitra Publications is at 400 – C Industrial Estatebaikampadt Mangalore, Karnataka, India – 575011.
Chitra Publications operates in the media and publishing industry, in the commercial printing services segment.