- Category
- Micro (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-02-0044694

About Dhanam Publications Private Limited
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Dhanam Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 28 July 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U22110KL1987PTC004843. Its GSTIN is 32AAACD8259P1Z8 (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹14.85 Lakh. It is led by directors including Maria Abraham and Kurian Abraham.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 18 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 55/2653 Dhanam House Cheruparambath Road Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682020.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.66 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.48 Lakh (net margin -3.3%) and EBITDA of ₹11.78 Lakh (EBITDA margin 7.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company has about 16 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹64 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹18.79 Lakh on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed against it.
Dhanam Publications Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-02-0044694). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dhanamonline.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Dhanam Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Kochi, Kerala. Its website is dhanamonline.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address55/2653 Dhanam House Cheruparambath Road Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, India – 682020
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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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
Financials of Dhanam Publications Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDhanam Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.66 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 13% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19%. EBITDA rose 478% 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 | ₹1.66 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹11.78 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.48 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -3.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Dhanam Publications Private Limited
Dhanam Publications has 4 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Maria Abraham Also directs: Kochi International Foundation | Director | 02 Jul 2013 | 13 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Kurian Abraham Also directs: Asian Business Media LLP | Director | 06 Aug 1992 | 34 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Anoop Thomas Abraham | Director | 16 Jan 2021 | 5 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Vijay Kurian Abraham Also directs: Asian Business Media LLP | Director | 02 Jul 2013 | 13 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Dhanam Publications Private Limited is audited by VBV & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| VBV & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 013524S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dhanam Publications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 01 Jun 2017 | 100136079 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹64 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 90019393 | Bharat Overseas Bank Ltd. | ₹4.8 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 20 Aug 2003 | 90019320 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹12 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jan 2002 | 90018518 | Federal Bank Ltd. | ₹1.99 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Dhanam Publications Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| NCLAT | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Court case (Restoration App) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Company appeal | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Court case (Restoration App) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kochi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kochi | Company petition | Filed against the company by individuals | 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
Dhanam Publications Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. 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 (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Colortone Process Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Dhanam Publications Private Limited has a workforce of 16 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Dhanam Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAACD8259P1Z8 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Dhanam Publications Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 1992: 4 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Kurian Abraham ceased to be Managing Director on 17 Sep 2023.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Dhanam Publications is an active private limited company based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 28 July 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110KL1987PTC004843.
Dhanam Publications has 4 current directors:
- Maria Abraham - Director
- Kurian Abraham - Director
- Anoop Thomas Abraham - Director
- Vijay Kurian Abraham - Director
The latest financial statements of Dhanam Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 18 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Dhanam Publications is 32AAACD8259P1Z8, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dhanam Publications is U22110KL1987PTC004843. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Dhanam Publications has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. Most are in the nclat.
Dhanam Publications was incorporated on 28 July 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Kurian Abraham ceased to be Managing Director on 17 Sep 2023. Anoop Thomas Abraham ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Anoop Thomas Abraham was appointed as Director on 16 Jan 2021. Dhanam Publications has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Dhanam Publications is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-02-0044694).
Dhanam Publications has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 29 May 2019.
Dhanam Publications can be reached through the website dhanamonline.com. Its registered office is in Kochi, Kerala, India.