About Compare Infobase Limited
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Compare Infobase Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the web design and maintenance services segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 27 August 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U72200DL1998PLC095794. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹8.65 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹8.59 Cr. It was formerly known as Compare Infobase Private Limited. It is led by director Harmeen Kaur.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 November 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at 142 Charak Sadan Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110058.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹6.68 Cr, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.71 Lakh (net margin 1.6%) and EBITDA of ₹3.13 Cr (EBITDA margin 46.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years.
The company has about 46 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: MapsOfWorld. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹4 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹17.01 Cr on record. Court records list 21 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 19 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website infobase.co.in.
Company details
Name history
Compare Infobase has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Compare Infobase Limited, and Compare Infobase Private Limited. The current legal name is Compare Infobase Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Compare Infobase Limited | Current |
| Compare Infobase Limited | Previous |
| Compare Infobase Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Compare Infobase has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72200DL1998PTC095794. The current CIN is U72200DL1998PLC095794, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U72200DL1998PLC095794 | Current |
| U72200DL1998PTC095794 | Previous |
Contact details
Compare Infobase Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is infobase.co.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address142 Charak Sadan Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110058
- IndustryInformation Technology, Web Design & Maintenance Services, Application Development & Software Solutions
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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
Compare Infobase operates one associated brand: MapsOfWorld. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Maps and geographical information are provided through a multilingual website. | mapsofworld.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Compare Infobase are professional, scientific and technical and information and communication. In detail, this covers advertising and market research and other information & communication service activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research | |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Compare Infobase Limited
FY 2019 filings availableCompare Infobase Limited reported revenue of ₹6.68 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years, including a 14% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹6.68 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹3.13 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.71 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 46.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Compare Infobase Limited
Compare Infobase has 1 current director and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Harmeen Kaur Also directs: Allwonders Travel Private Limited, Tourzing Holidays Private Limited., Pepaltree Mashups Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 27 Aug 1998 | 28 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Compare Infobase Limited is audited by A SHARMA & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A SHARMA & CO | FY 2019 | 002642N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Compare Infobase Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 17 Feb 2014 | 10478155 | Syndicate Bank | ₹4 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 10552592 | Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited | ₹8 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 11 Jul 2013 | 10438819 | Syndicate Bank | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 10096606 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹24 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 10096607 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹15 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 20 View all charges
Legal cases
Compare Infobase Limited has 21 court cases on record: 2 filed by Compare Infobase, 19 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 19 | 17 | 0 |
| High courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 21)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Dhani Loans and Services Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, South, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by M/S RBL Bank Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, West, Delhi | Court case (Civ DJ) | Filed against the company by Vue India Tours Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, South West, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Canara Bank | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Court case (L I D) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 Compare Infobase Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Compare Infobase has 4 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Allwonders Travel Private Limited | U63030DL2000PTC104946 | |
| Tourzing Holidays Private Limited | U63040DL2001PTC113451 | |
| Pepaltree Mashups Private Limited | U72100DL2006PTC155117 | |
| XL Lifestyle Portals Private Limited | U72900DL2008PTC181300 |
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Employees & EPFO
Compare Infobase Limited has a workforce of 46 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Compare Infobase has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Compare Infobase Limited has 23 board changes on record since 1998: 12 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Prem Chand Batra ceased to be Director on 07 Sep 2021.
55 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Compare Infobase is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in web design and maintenance services, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 27 August 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72200DL1998PLC095794.
Compare Infobase has 1 current director:
- Harmeen Kaur - Director
The latest financial statements of Compare Infobase on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 November 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Compare Infobase has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Compare Infobase is U72200DL1998PLC095794. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Compare Infobase has 21 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 19 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Compare Infobase was incorporated on 27 August 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Prem Chand Batra ceased to be Director on 07 Sep 2021. Yogesh Kumar Sahni ceased to be Director on 20 Aug 2021. John Kochuplamveedu Peter ceased to be Director on 11 Aug 2021. Compare Infobase has 23 board changes on record in total.
Compare Infobase can be reached through the website infobase.co.in. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Compare Infobase is at 142 Charak Sadan Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110058.