- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0010685

About Forecast Advertising Private Limited
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Forecast Advertising Private Limited is a private 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 11 March 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH2003PTC139539. Its GSTIN is 27AAACF7579C1ZJ (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Lakh. It is led by directors Ganesh Ramdas Shanbhag and Sadhana Ganesh Shanbhag.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.7 Cr, a decline of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.22 Cr (net margin 8.3%) and EBITDA of ₹2.02 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 30 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Forecast Advertising. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹5.33 Cr on record.
Forecast Advertising Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0010685). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website forecastadvtg.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Forecast Advertising
Contact details
Forecast Advertising Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is forecastadvtg.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address1502/B1 Cts 4/A/8 – 12 Universal Majestics Chembur Borla Village P. L. Lokhande Marg Govan, Di, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400043
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Forecast Advertising operates one associated brand: Forecast Advertising. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provides advertising, branding, media planning, digital marketing, and creative services in Mumbai. | forecastadvtg.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Forecast 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 |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Forecast Advertising Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableForecast Advertising Private Limited reported revenue of ₹14.7 Cr (down 5% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 5% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 18% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.22 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Forecast Advertising Private Limited
Forecast Advertising has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ganesh Ramdas Shanbhag Also directs: Bionutri Fusion Private Limited | Director | 11 Mar 2003 | 23 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Sadhana Ganesh Shanbhag Also directs: Bionutri Fusion Private Limited | Director | 11 Mar 2003 | 23 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Forecast Advertising Private Limited is compared with the 4 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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| Sign-Age (India) Private Limited | ₹14.84 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Hoken Marketing Private Limited | ₹14.77 Cr (FY 2024) | -47.0% | Kochi, Kerala, India | |||
| Forecast Advertising Private Limitedthis company | ₹14.7 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹1.22 Cr | 8.3% | -5.0% | 30 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Six by Six Communications Private Limited | ₹14.61 Cr (FY 2025) | 95.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Metropol9 Digital Private Limited | ₹14.61 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Forecast Advertising Private Limited is audited by Sakhardande & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Sakhardande & Co | FY 2023 | 131676W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Forecast Advertising 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 03 Sep 2018 | 100232442 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 16 Oct 2015 | 10600450 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹1.83 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Apr 2012 | 10352492 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 01 Apr 2004 | 90145102 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Forecast Advertising 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 Forecast Advertising Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Forecast Advertising Private Limited has a workforce of 30 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Forecast Advertising has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACF7579C1ZJ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Forecast Advertising Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 2003: 2 appointments. The latest: Ganesh Ramdas Shanbhag was appointed as Director on 11 Mar 2003.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Forecast Advertising is an active private 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 11 March 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH2003PTC139539.
Forecast Advertising has 2 current directors:
- Ganesh Ramdas Shanbhag - Director
- Sadhana Ganesh Shanbhag - Director
The latest financial statements of Forecast Advertising 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 Forecast Advertising is 27AAACF7579C1ZJ, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Forecast Advertising is U74300MH2003PTC139539. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Forecast Advertising was incorporated on 11 March 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Forecast Advertising by revenue are Sign-Age (India) Private Limited, Hoken Marketing Private Limited, Six by Six Communications Private Limited, Metropol9 Digital Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Ganesh Ramdas Shanbhag was appointed as Director on 11 Mar 2003. Sadhana Ganesh Shanbhag was appointed as Director on 11 Mar 2003.
Yes, Forecast Advertising is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0010685).
Forecast Advertising can be reached through the website forecastadvtg.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Forecast Advertising is at 1502B1 Cts 4A8 – 12 Universal Majestics Chembur Borla Village P. L. Lokhande Marg Govan, Di, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400043.