About Darter Photography Private Limited
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Darter Photography Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the design and photography segment of the professional services sector. It was incorporated on 07 December 2011 and has been in existence for over 15 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U92490KA2011PTC061518. Its GSTIN is 29AAECD0462G1ZT (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors Venkata Shree Ram Mallimadugula and Manish V Lakhani.
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 No.26 Laskur Hosur Road Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560030.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹79.54 Lakh, a decline of 41% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹86,000 (net margin 1.1%) and EBITDA of ₹2.8 Lakh (EBITDA margin 3.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 174% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Darter Photography.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website darter.in.
Company details
Contact details
Darter Photography Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is darter.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo.26 Laskur Hosur Road Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560030
- IndustryProfessional Services, Design & Photography
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- Company details, directors and signatories
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Brands
Darter Photography operates one associated brand: Darter Photography. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Photography tours and workshops are organized in various global locations. | darter.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Darter Photography is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers specialized design & photographic activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M7 | Specialized Design & Photographic activities |
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Financials of Darter Photography Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDarter Photography Private Limited reported revenue of ₹79.54 Lakh (down 41% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over five years, including a 41% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 26% 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 | ₹2.8 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹86,000 | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Darter Photography Private Limited
Darter Photography has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Venkata Shree Ram Mallimadugula | Director | 07 Dec 2011 | 14 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Manish V Lakhani | Director | 30 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Darter Photography Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Photography), with the same principal business activity (specialized design & photographic activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Tarun Khiwal Photography Private Limited | ₹2.34 Cr (FY 2024) | -6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| FDS Photography Private Limited | ₹1.89 Cr (FY 2024) | 51.0% | Subhash Nagar, Delhi, India | |||
| Cs3 Photography Private Limited | ₹1.89 Cr (FY 2024) | 5.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Darter Photography Private Limitedthis company | ₹79.54 Lakh (FY 2024) | ₹86,000 | 1.1% | -41.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| Classic Apertures Professional Photography Private Limited | ₹76.32 Lakh (FY 2025) | 25.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Jasmer Singh Photography Private Limited | ₹51.05 Lakh (FY 2024) | -31.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Darter Photography Private Limited is audited by MUKUNDA SHIVA AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MUKUNDA SHIVA AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2017 | 011768S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Darter Photography Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Darter Photography Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Darter Photography Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Darter Photography has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAECD0462G1ZT | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Darter Photography Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Aruna Mahabaleshwara Bhat ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Darter Photography is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in design and photography, within the professional services industry. It was incorporated on 07 December 2011 (15+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92490KA2011PTC061518.
Darter Photography has 2 current directors:
- Venkata Shree Ram Mallimadugula - Director
- Manish V Lakhani - Director
The latest financial statements of Darter Photography 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 Darter Photography is 29AAECD0462G1ZT, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Darter Photography is U92490KA2011PTC061518. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Darter Photography was incorporated on 07 December 2011, making it 15+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of Darter Photography by revenue are Tarun Khiwal Photography Private Limited, FDS Photography Private Limited, Cs3 Photography Private Limited, Classic Apertures Professional Photography Private Limited, Jasmer Singh Photography Private Limited, all in the Consumer Services industry (Photography), with the same principal business activity (specialized design & photographic activities).
Aruna Mahabaleshwara Bhat ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2023. Manish V Lakhani was appointed as Director on 30 Mar 2023. Venkata Shree Ram Mallimadugula was appointed as Director on 07 Dec 2011.
Darter Photography can be reached through the website darter.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Darter Photography is at No.26 Laskur Hosur Road Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560030.
Darter Photography operates in the professional services industry, in the design and photography segment.
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