About Dentsu India Private Limited
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Dentsu India Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Dentsu Inc.. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 August 2003.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH2003PTC141869. The company has 6 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.93 Cr. It was led by directors Simi Arvind Sabhaney (Whole-Time Director) and Ashish Bhasin.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 August 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office was at B – 601 6th Floor Poonam Chambers Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹55.4 Cr, a growth of 19% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.48 Cr (net margin 2.7%) and EBITDA of ₹2.79 Cr (EBITDA margin 5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years.
The company had about 82 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved. Its group structure included 2 subsidiaries.
The company was associated with 2 brands: Dentsu Impact and Dentsu. As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹5 Cr on record. The company has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹1.25 Cr; the latest was in May 2017. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Dentsu Webchutney Private Limited with revenue of ₹55.57 Cr.
The last known website on record is dentsubrand.com.
Company details
Contact details
Dentsu India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is dentsubrand.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressB – 601 6th Floor Poonam Chambers Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Dentsu India operates two associated brands: Dentsu Impact and Dentsu. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Dentsu Impact provides branding, advertising, and content marketing services. | dentsuaegisnetwork.in | |
| Advertising & public relation company | dentsu.co.jp |
Business activity
The main business activity of Dentsu India 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 |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Dentsu India Private Limited
FY 2018 filings availableDentsu India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹55.4 Cr (up 19% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years, including 19% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 35% 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 | ₹55.4 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹2.79 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.48 Cr | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.7% | |||
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Board of directors of Dentsu India Private Limited
Dentsu India has 2 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashish Bhasin Also directs: Verdaland Real Estate LLP | Director | 26 Oct 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Simi Arvind Sabhaney | Whole-Time Director | 11 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Dentsu India Private Limited is compared with the 3 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 |
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| Dentsu Webchutney Private Limited | ₹55.57 Cr (FY 2025) | -15.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Dentsu India Private Limitedthis company | ₹55.4 Cr (FY 2018) | ₹1.48 Cr | 2.7% | 19.0% | 82 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tpglobal Creations Private Limited | ₹55.2 Cr (FY 2025) | 12.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Opraahfx Adtech Private Limited | ₹54.31 Cr (FY 2025) | 31.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Dentsu India Private Limited is audited by BSR & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| BSR & ASSOCIATES LLP | FY 2018 | 116231W/W-100024 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dentsu India Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, 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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| 20 Jun 2013 | 10442569 | Ing Vysya Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Deals & funding
Dentsu India Private Limited has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹1.25 Cr; the latest was in May 2017.
Deals on record (4 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited Seller: Dentsu Inc |
| Jun 2012 | Funding round | ₹1.25 Cr | Investors: Dentsu Inc |
| Jan 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Inc Seller: Mogae Consultants Private Limited |
| Jun 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Mogae Consultants Private Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Dentsu India 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 Dentsu India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Dentsu India has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2018. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Clickstreamers India Private Limited | U72300DL2007PTC170601 | |
| Dentsu Mediatech Private Limited | U74140DL2008PTC172979 |
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Employees & EPFO
Dentsu India Private Limited has a workforce of 82 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 23, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Dentsu India has 6 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Dentsu India Private Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2007: 2 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Anand Sharad Bhadkamkar ceased to be Director on 12 Feb 2019.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Dentsu India has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Dentsu India was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 August 2003 and is registered under CIN U74300MH2003PTC141869. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Dentsu India was incorporated on 25 August 2003. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Dentsu India had 2 directors:
- Simi Arvind Sabhaney - Whole-Time Director
- Ashish Bhasin - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dentsu India is U74300MH2003PTC141869. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Dentsu India is at B – 601 6th Floor Poonam Chambers Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
Dentsu India can be reached through the website dentsubrand.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Dentsu India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 August 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Dentsu India has 6 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Dentsu India operated in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
Dentsu India has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹1.25 Cr; the latest was in May 2017.
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