About Crayons Advertising Limited
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Crayons Advertising Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 03 July 1986 and has been in existence for over 40 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN L52109DL1986PLC024711. Its GSTIN is 07AAACC1063C1ZD (Delhi). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 7 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on NSE: CRAYONS.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹24.43 Cr. It was formerly known as Crayons Advertising Private Limited and Crayons.Advertising Ltd. It is led by directors including Kunal Lalani (Managing Director) and Ashraye Lalani (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Nsic Complex Maa Anandmayee Marg Okhla Industrial Estate Phase – III, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110020.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹313.05 Cr, a growth of 33.8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.76 Cr (net margin 1.2%) and EBITDA of ₹4.97 Cr (EBITDA margin 1.6%). The net worth stands at ₹120.82 Cr (up 3.4% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹141.16 Cr (up 12.5% YoY).
The company has about 112 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: The Crayons Network. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹45.13 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹132.04 Cr on record. Court records list 55 cases involving the company, including 51 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 ipo); the latest was in May 2023. Its 6 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Mediacom Communications Private Limited with revenue of ₹256.18 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website thecrayonsnetwork.com.
Company details
Name history
Crayons Advertising has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Crayons Advertising Private Limited, Crayons.Advertising Ltd, and Crayons Advertising & Marketing Private Limited. The current legal name is Crayons Advertising Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Crayons Advertising Limited | Current |
| Crayons Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Crayons.Advertising Ltd | Previous |
| Crayons Advertising & Marketing Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Crayons Advertising has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L52109DL1986PLC024711, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L52109DL1986PLC024711 | Current |
| U52109DL1986PLC024711 | Previous |
| U52109DL1986PTC024711 | Previous |
Contact details
Crayons Advertising Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is thecrayonsnetwork.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Website
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- Registered AddressNsic Complex Maa Anandmayee Marg Okhla Industrial Estate Phase – III, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110020
- 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
Crayons Advertising operates one associated brand: The Crayons Network. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and marketing strategy services are provided by the firm. | thecrayonsnetwork.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Crayons Advertising is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Crayons Advertising Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableCrayons Advertising Limited reported revenue of ₹313.05 Cr (up 33.8% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||
| Revenue | 313 | 234 | 234 |
| Revenue growth | +33.8% | +0.1% | - |
| EBITDA | 4.97 | 7.94 | 21.35 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | +3.4% | +9.1% |
| Profit before tax | 6.29 | 10.16 | 23.41 |
| Net profit | 3.76 | 10.59 | 18.06 |
| Net profit margin | +1.2% | +4.5% | +7.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.54 | 4.48 | 7.18 |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Total assets | 141 | 126 | 115 |
| Net worth | 121 | 117 | 107 |
| Total debt | 14.28 | 5.43 | 4.87 |
| Cash & bank | 17.54 | 15.23 | 15.74 |
| Net working capital | 90.86 | 86.30 | 90.24 |
| Cash flow | |||
| Cash from operations | (4.68) | 5.32 | (22.23) |
| Cash from investing | (3.34) | (3.86) | (14.05) |
| Cash from financing | 10.34 | (0.24) | 28.06 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 245 | 192 | 202 | 276 | 193 | 105 | 161 |
| Revenue growth | +27.3% | -4.6% | -26.9% | +43.2% | +83.4% | -34.8% | - |
| EBITDA | 3.97 | 7.07 | 20.61 | 19.08 | 3.08 | 1.17 | 3.11 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | +3.7% | +10.2% | +6.9% | +1.6% | +1.1% | +1.9% |
| Profit before tax | 5.40 | 9.24 | 22.77 | 22.52 | 2.35 | 0.30 | 1.80 |
| Net profit | 3.72 | 6.73 | 17.42 | 16.97 | 1.77 | 0.36 | 1.16 |
| Net profit margin | +1.5% | +3.5% | +8.6% | +6.2% | +0.9% | +0.3% | +0.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.52 | 2.76 | 6.92 | 9.22 | 7.17 | 0.58 | 5.18 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 127 | 120 | 113 | 66.65 | 48.51 | 52.66 | 52.93 |
| Net worth | 117 | 113 | 106 | 53.83 | 37.24 | 35.63 | 35.50 |
| Total debt | 8.79 | 5.43 | 4.87 | 11.05 | 9.61 | 15.33 | 15.28 |
| Cash & bank | 7.14 | 12.87 | 13.69 | 15.36 | 17.85 | 3.07 | 5.87 |
| Net working capital | 72.04 | 83.89 | 87.03 | 40.59 | 18.41 | 17.73 | 10.67 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 0.97 | 0.39 | (25.25) | (1.25) | 9.88 | (1.92) | (10.71) |
| Cash from investing | (3.24) | 0.76 | (12.18) | (2.07) | 11.64 | 1.20 | 6.85 |
| Cash from financing | 2.36 | (0.24) | 28.06 | 0.65 | (6.84) | (1.36) | (1.67) |
| Particulars | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 76.67 | 82.43 |
| Other income | 0.73 | 3.15 |
| Total expenses | 71.78 | 76.67 |
| EBITDA | 4.89 | 5.76 |
| EBITDA margin | +6.4% | +7.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Interest | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Profit before tax | 4.95 | 8.45 |
| Tax | 1.02 | 2.33 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 313 | 234 | 234 |
| Revenue growth | +33.8% | +0.1% | - |
| Other income | 6.97 | 5.56 | 4.42 |
| Total expenses | 308 | 226 | 213 |
| Employee cost | 0.00 | 16.01 | 14.92 |
| EBITDA | 4.97 | 7.94 | 21.35 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | +3.4% | +9.1% |
| Depreciation | 4.64 | 2.46 | 1.41 |
| Interest | 1.01 | 0.88 | 0.95 |
| Profit before tax | 6.29 | 10.16 | 23.41 |
| Tax | 2.16 | 2.71 | 6.22 |
| Net profit | 3.76 | 10.59 | 18.06 |
| Net profit margin | +1.2% | +4.5% | +7.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.54 | 4.48 | 7.18 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 24.43 | 24.43 | 24.43 |
| Reserves & surplus | 96.39 | 90.47 | 80.18 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 121 | 117 | 107 |
| Minority interest | 4.32 | 1.45 | 1.31 |
| Secured loans | 8.85 | 5.43 | 4.87 |
| Unsecured loans | 5.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 14.28 | 5.43 | 4.87 |
| Total liabilities | 141 | 126 | 115 |
| Assets | |||
| Gross block | 26.15 | 20.68 | 17.88 |
| Net block | 13.46 | 7.04 | 5.89 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 | 4.15 | 1.02 |
| Investments | 14.62 | 13.53 | 7.98 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 112 | 118 | 96.51 |
| Cash & bank balances | 17.54 | 15.23 | 15.74 |
| Loans & advances | 55.41 | 34.74 | 58.21 |
| Total current assets | 185 | 168 | 170 |
| Total current liabilities | 94.27 | 82.06 | 80.22 |
| Net working capital | 90.86 | 86.30 | 90.24 |
| Total assets | 141 | 126 | 115 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 8.96 | 7.74 | 15.96 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (4.68) | 5.32 | (22.23) |
| Net cash from investing activities | (3.34) | (3.86) | (14.05) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 10.34 | (0.24) | 28.06 |
| Net change in cash | 2.32 | 1.22 | (8.22) |
| Closing cash | 17.54 | 15.23 | 15.74 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||
| Sales growth | +33.8% | +0.1% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -37.4% | -62.8% | - |
| PBT growth | -38.1% | -56.6% | +9997.0% |
| Net income growth | -64.5% | -41.4% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||
| Net income margin | +1.3% | +3.2% | +7.4% |
| Return on capital employed | - | +9.3% | +21.5% |
| Return on net worth | - | +6.7% | +16.1% |
| Debt / equity | - | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Long-term debt / equity | - | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Interest cover | 306.06 | 16.06 | 4.76 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||
| Fixed asset turnover | - | 12.14 | 13.08 |
| Inventory turnover | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | - | 2.34 | 2.42 |
| EPS (₹) | 1.54 | 4.48 | 7.18 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 0.00 | 47.03 | 42.82 |
| Particulars | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 76.67 | 82.43 |
| Other income | 0.73 | 3.15 |
| Total expenses | 71.78 | 76.67 |
| EBITDA | 4.89 | 5.76 |
| EBITDA margin | +6.4% | +7.0% |
| Depreciation | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Interest | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Profit before tax | 4.95 | 8.45 |
| Tax | 1.02 | 2.33 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 245 | 192 | 202 | 276 | 193 | 105 | 161 |
| Revenue growth | +27.3% | -4.6% | -26.9% | +43.2% | +83.4% | -34.8% | - |
| Other income | 7.04 | 5.49 | 4.50 | 5.46 | 1.52 | 1.65 | 2.68 |
| Total expenses | 241 | 185 | 181 | 257 | 189 | 104 | 158 |
| Employee cost | 0.00 | 15.01 | 14.05 | 11.49 | 7.51 | 6.61 | 8.65 |
| EBITDA | 3.97 | 7.07 | 20.61 | 19.08 | 3.08 | 1.17 | 3.11 |
| EBITDA margin | +1.6% | +3.7% | +10.2% | +6.9% | +1.6% | +1.1% | +1.9% |
| Depreciation | 4.61 | 2.44 | 1.39 | 1.10 | 0.93 | 1.14 | 1.42 |
| Interest | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.92 | 1.32 | 1.38 | 2.57 |
| Profit before tax | 5.40 | 9.24 | 22.77 | 22.52 | 2.35 | 0.30 | 1.80 |
| Tax | 1.68 | 2.48 | 5.86 | 5.92 | 0.74 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Net profit | 3.72 | 6.73 | 17.42 | 16.97 | 1.77 | 0.36 | 1.16 |
| Net profit margin | +1.5% | +3.5% | +8.6% | +6.2% | +0.9% | +0.3% | +0.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.52 | 2.76 | 6.92 | 9.22 | 7.17 | 0.58 | 5.18 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 24.43 | 24.43 | 24.43 | 18.00 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Reserves & surplus | 92.14 | 86.29 | 79.53 | 35.83 | 34.99 | 33.38 | 33.25 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 117 | 113 | 106 | 53.83 | 37.24 | 35.63 | 35.50 |
| Secured loans | 8.79 | 5.43 | 4.87 | 11.05 | 9.61 | 15.33 | 14.28 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Total debt | 8.79 | 5.43 | 4.87 | 11.05 | 9.61 | 15.33 | 15.28 |
| Total liabilities | 127 | 120 | 113 | 66.65 | 48.51 | 52.66 | 52.93 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 26.03 | 20.61 | 17.82 | 15.84 | 25.85 | 33.29 | 37.21 |
| Net block | 13.40 | 7.00 | 5.85 | 5.19 | 11.29 | 18.84 | 23.55 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 | 4.15 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 18.09 | 11.09 | 9.93 | 7.02 | 5.97 | 6.27 | 2.89 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 90.62 | 112 | 90.43 | 62.87 | 59.02 | 60.11 | 75.55 |
| Cash & bank balances | 7.14 | 12.87 | 13.69 | 15.36 | 17.85 | 3.07 | 5.87 |
| Loans & advances | 48.15 | 33.39 | 55.78 | 25.84 | 20.28 | 8.54 | 8.50 |
| Total current assets | 146 | 158 | 160 | 104 | 97.15 | 71.72 | 89.92 |
| Total current liabilities | 73.87 | 74.40 | 72.87 | 63.48 | 78.74 | 53.99 | 79.25 |
| Net working capital | 72.04 | 83.89 | 87.03 | 40.59 | 18.41 | 17.73 | 10.67 |
| Total assets | 127 | 120 | 113 | 66.65 | 48.51 | 52.66 | 52.93 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 6.60 | 5.69 | 15.06 | 17.73 | 3.05 | 5.12 | 10.66 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 0.97 | 0.39 | (25.25) | (1.25) | 9.88 | (1.92) | (10.71) |
| Net cash from investing activities | (3.24) | 0.76 | (12.18) | (2.07) | 11.64 | 1.20 | 6.85 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 2.36 | (0.24) | 28.06 | 0.65 | (6.84) | (1.36) | (1.67) |
| Net change in cash | 0.09 | 0.91 | (9.37) | (2.67) | 14.68 | (2.08) | (5.53) |
| Closing cash | 7.14 | 12.87 | 13.69 | 15.36 | 17.85 | 3.07 | 5.87 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +27.3% | -4.6% | -26.9% | +43.2% | +83.4% | -34.8% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -43.9% | -65.7% | +8.0% | +519.5% | +163.3% | -62.4% | - |
| PBT growth | -41.6% | -59.4% | +1.1% | +858.3% | +683.3% | -83.3% | -35.5% |
| Net income growth | -44.7% | -61.4% | +2.7% | +858.8% | +391.7% | -69.0% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | -3.9% | -0.1% | +24.3% | +19.6% | +1.5% | -14.8% | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -40.7% | +31.9% | +160.2% | +83.1% | +0.7% | -26.5% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +1.5% | +3.5% | +8.4% | +6.0% | +0.8% | +0.1% | +0.7% |
| Return on capital employed | - | +8.7% | +26.5% | +40.7% | +7.7% | +4.2% | +8.4% |
| Return on net worth | - | +6.2% | +21.2% | +36.4% | +4.9% | +1.0% | +3.4% |
| Debt / equity | - | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
| Long-term debt / equity | - | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 0.36 | 0.41 |
| Interest cover | -156.25 | 19.01 | 4.94 | 5.12 | 61.40 | 4,600.00 | 152.07 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | - | 10.01 | 11.98 | 13.23 | 6.51 | 2.98 | 5.57 |
| Inventory turnover | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | - | 2.05 | 2.63 | 4.52 | 3.23 | 1.55 | 2.17 |
| EPS (₹) | 1.52 | 2.76 | 6.92 | 9.22 | 7.17 | 0.58 | 5.18 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 0.00 | 45.32 | 42.56 | 29.91 | 165.51 | 158.34 | 157.76 |
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Board of directors of Crayons Advertising Limited
Crayons Advertising has 5 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimi Lalani | Director | 01 Jan 2002 | 24 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Kunal Lalani Also directs: Ultraviolet Digital Solutions LLP, Mega Luxuries & Hotels LLP, All White Communications LLP and 5 more | Managing Director | 01 Aug 1986 | 40 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Navratan Baid Also directs: Mega Cabs Limited, Vijex Vyapaar Private Limited | Director | 24 Mar 2026 | 0 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Surendra Pagaria Also directs: Mega Corporation Limited, Mega Cabs Limited | Director | 21 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ashraye Lalani Also directs: Earthedge Global Minerals LLP, New Age Mobility Private Limited, Vimi Investments and Finance Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 27 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Crayons Advertising Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crayons Advertising Limitedthis company | ₹313.05 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹3.76 Cr | 1.2% | 33.8% | 112 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Mediacom Communications Private Limited | ₹256.18 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Criteo India Private Limited | ₹255.7 Cr (FY 2025) | 51.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Mccann-Erickson India Private Limited | ₹254.81 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Schbang Digital Solutions Private Limited | ₹248.5 Cr (FY 2025) | 16.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Auburn Digital Solutions Private Limited | ₹237.76 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Taboola India Private Limited | ₹230.63 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Crayons Advertising Limited is audited by S.S. Kothari Mehta & Company for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S.S. Kothari Mehta & Company | FY 2024 | 000756N |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 73.50%, foreign institutional investors hold 0.00%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.00% and retail and other public shareholders hold 26.50%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 73.50% | 73.50% | 73.50% | 73.50% |
| Public | 26.50% | 26.50% | 26.50% | 26.50% |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 101321209 | Others | ₹2.51 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Dec 2024 | 101034217 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Dec 2024 | 101034216 | Others | ₹32.78 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Nov 2023 | 100820218 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.78 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Sep 2023 | 100786629 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Open |
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Deals & funding
Crayons Advertising Limited has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 ipo); the latest was in May 2023.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | IPO | ₹41.8 Cr | Investors: IPO Shareholders - Crayons Advertising Limited, Societe Generale, Vikasa Global Fund PCC- Eubilia Capital Parnters Fund I |
| Apr 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Unizon Fintech Private Limited Seller: Sahyog Properties Private Limited |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Vimi Investments and Finance Private Limited Seller: Sahyog Properties Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Crayons Advertising Limited has 55 court cases on record: 51 filed by Crayons Advertising, 4 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 51 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 35 | 2 | 2 |
| District courts | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 55)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | Disposed |
| NCLT, New Delhi Bench Court-III | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Nayati Healthcare & Research NCR Privatelimited | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (T) (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited | 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 Crayons Advertising Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Crayons Advertising has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Crayons Advertising Limited has a workforce of 112 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 24, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Crayons Advertising has 11 GST registrations: 7 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AAACC1063C1ZD | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAACC1063C1ZB | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACC1063C1Z9 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACC1063C1Z8 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Crayons Advertising Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Crayons Advertising Limited has 27 board changes on record since 1986: 16 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Navratan Baid was appointed as Director on 24 Mar 2026.
121 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Crayons Advertising is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 03 July 1986 (40+ years old) and is registered under CIN L52109DL1986PLC024711. Listed on NSE: CRAYONS.
Crayons Advertising reported revenue of ₹313.05 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 33.8% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Crayons Advertising has 5 current directors:
- Kunal Lalani - Managing Director
- Ashraye Lalani - Whole-Time Director
- Vimi Lalani - Director
- Navratan Baid - Director
- Surendra Pagaria - Director
The latest financial statements of Crayons Advertising on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Crayons Advertising is 07AAACC1063C1ZD, registered in Delhi. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 08AAACC1063C1ZB (Rajasthan), 09AAACC1063C1Z9 (Uttar Pradesh), 19AAACC1063C1Z8 (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Crayons Advertising is L52109DL1986PLC024711. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Crayons Advertising is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on NSE (symbol: CRAYONS).
Crayons Advertising has 55 court cases on record: 51 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Crayons Advertising was incorporated on 03 July 1986, making it 40+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Crayons Advertising has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 ipo); the latest was in May 2023.
The peers of Crayons Advertising by revenue are Mediacom Communications Private Limited, Criteo India Private Limited, Mccann-Erickson India Private Limited, Schbang Digital Solutions Private Limited, Auburn Digital Solutions Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).