About Concept Communication Limited
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Concept Communication Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 March 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH1987PLC042964. Its GSTIN is 27AAACC5102G1Z7 (Maharashtra). The company holds 17 GST registrations, of which 15 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹21.17 Cr. It was formerly known as Concept Communication Private Limited. It is led by directors including Vivek Suchanti (Managing Director) and Ashish Motilal Jalan.
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 Queens Mansion 1st Floor Prescot Road Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹561.89 Cr, a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹39.46 Cr (net margin 7%) and EBITDA of ₹53.96 Cr (EBITDA margin 9.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 29% over three years and 22% over five years.
The company has about 22 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 7 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 3 brands: Liqvd Asia, Concept Communication and Concept PR. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹30 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹9.1 Cr on record. Court records list 58 cases involving the company, including 39 filed by the company and 19 filed against it; 8 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹20.6 Cr; the latest was in March 2025. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Valueleaf Services (India) Private Limited with revenue of ₹579.99 Cr. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 477 overdue payments to 27 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 conceptindia.com.
Company details
CIN history
Concept Communication has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74300MH1987PTC042964. The current CIN is U74300MH1987PLC042964, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74300MH1987PLC042964 | Current |
| U74300MH1987PTC042964 | Previous |
Contact details
Concept Communication Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is conceptindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressQueens Mansion 1st Floor Prescot Road Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023
- 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
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Concept Communication operates multiple associated brands including Liqvd Asia, Concept Communication, and Concept PR. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Specializes in digital marketing services to help businesses enhance their online presence. | liqvd.asia | |
| Marketing and advertising services are provided in Mumbai, India. | conceptindia.com | |
| Provider of PR and influencer marketing services | conceptpr.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Concept Communication is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Concept Communication Limited
FY 2025 filings availableConcept Communication Limited reported revenue of ₹561.89 Cr (down 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 7% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22%. EBITDA fell 45% 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 | ₹53.96 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹39.46 Cr | ||||
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| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Concept Communication Limited
Concept Communication has 7 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Suchanti | Managing Director | 12 Dec 2011 | 14 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Ashish Motilal Jalan | Director | 27 Oct 2011 | 14 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Ranganathan Ramachandran | Director | 26 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ravi Mehra Also directs: Lastmile Solutions India Private Limited, Concept Productions Limited, Eleven Brand Works Limited and 3 more | Director | 21 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Dhaval Sumantrai Desai Also directs: Concept Public Relations India Limited [CN], Clea Ventures LLP, Meet & Greet Gifts Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 01 Nov 2015 | 10 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Pooja Pritamdayal Chaudhri Also directs: Concept Public Relations India Limited [CN], Puzzle Media Limited, Niqx Informatics and Analysis Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 20 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Concept Communication Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Valueleaf Services (India) Private Limited | ₹579.99 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Adfactors PR Private Limited | ₹567.18 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Concept Communication Limitedthis company | ₹561.89 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹39.46 Cr | 7% | -7.0% | 22 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Convonix Systems Private Limited | ₹497.94 Cr (FY 2025) | 21.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Glance Digital Experience Private Limited | ₹494.17 Cr (FY 2024) | -1.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Lintas India Private Limited | ₹483.8 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Concept Communication Limited is audited by Singhi & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Singhi & Co. | FY 2023 | 302049E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Concept Communication Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 01 Oct 2021 | 100485343 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Jun 2015 | 10582921 | Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited | ₹9.68 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 27 Jun 2013 | 10438490 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 02 May 2002 | 80036359 | Icici Home Finance Company Limited | ₹60 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 18 Aug 1999 | 90243432 | State Bank of India | ₹1.4 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Concept Communication Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹20.6 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2025 | Funding round | ₹15.1 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: NSS Digital Media Limited Seller: Cosy Mercantile Ltd |
| May 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Cosy Mercantile Ltd Seller: Growmore Fund Management Company Limited., Bela Properties Private Limited , Alavel Finvest Pvt.Ltd. |
| Feb 2009 | Funding round | ₹5.5 Cr | Investors: Ironwood Education Limited , Alavel Finvest Pvt.Ltd. , Growmore Fund Management Company Limited. |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Concept Communication Limited has 58 court cases on record: 39 filed by Concept Communication, 19 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 50 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 32 | 13 | 6 |
| District courts | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 58)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | Disposed |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by S. Tech Info Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (T) (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (COP) | Filed by the company against Scotts Garments Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (S S) | Filed by the company against Scotts Garments Ltd. and 10 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
Concept Communication Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 477 overdue payments to 27 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 27)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| 0101 Today Private Limited | |||
| Pratidin Prakashani Private Limited | |||
| Lastmile Solutions India Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| PR 24X7 |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Concept Communication has 7 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Concept Productions Limited | U74300MH1988PLC047441 | |
| Eleven Brand Works Limited | U74300MH2008PLC184244 | |
| Zzebra Public Relations Limited | U74900MH2009PLC192402 | |
| Lastmile Solutions India Private Limited | U74999DL2014PTC265552 | |
| Concept Public Relations India Limited [CN] | U74999MH1993PLC072218 | |
| 0101 Today Private Limited | U74999MH2021PTC363351 |
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Employees & EPFO
Concept Communication Limited has a workforce of 22 employees on its EPFO records as of Dec 14, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Concept Communication has 17 GST registrations: 15 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACC5102G1Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACC5102G1Z9 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACC5102G1Z4 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACC5102G1Z3 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Concept Communication Limited has 15 board changes on record since 1988: 11 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Rajesh Ramkala Gupta ceased to be Director on 23 Mar 2025.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Concept Communication is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 March 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH1987PLC042964.
Concept Communication has 7 current directors:
- Vivek Suchanti - Managing Director
- Ashish Motilal Jalan - Director
- Ranganathan Ramachandran - Director
- Ravi Mehra - Director
- Dhaval Sumantrai Desai - Director
- Pooja Pritamdayal Chaudhri - Director
- Rajeev Dalal - Director
The latest financial statements of Concept Communication 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 Concept Communication is 27AAACC5102G1Z7, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 17 GST registrations in all, of which 15 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AAACC5102G1Z9 (Delhi), 19AAACC5102G1Z4 (West Bengal), 29AAACC5102G1Z3 (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Concept Communication is U74300MH1987PLC042964. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Concept Communication has 58 court cases on record: 39 filed by the company and 19 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Concept Communication was incorporated on 25 March 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Concept Communication has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹20.6 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
The peers of Concept Communication by revenue are Valueleaf Services (India) Private Limited, Adfactors PR Private Limited, Convonix Systems Private Limited, Glance Digital Experience Private Limited, Lintas India Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities).
Rajesh Ramkala Gupta ceased to be Director on 23 Mar 2025. Rajeev Dalal was appointed as Director on 01 Aug 2024. Pooja Pritamdayal Chaudhri was appointed as Director on 20 Jun 2024. Concept Communication has 15 board changes on record in total.
Concept Communication has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 477 overdue payments to 27 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.
Concept Communication can be reached through the website conceptindia.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.