
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited
About Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited
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Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 08 May 2012.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22219TN2012PTC085790. Its GSTIN is 33AABCF9835E1ZQ (Tamil Nadu).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.5 Lakh. It was led by directors Venkataraman and Krishnamurthy Arjun Srividhya.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 November 2021, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2021. The registered office was at Old No.34/7 New No.70/7 2nd Main Road R.A.Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
As per the financials filed for FY 2021, the company reported a revenue of ₹76,751, a decline of 99% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹6.01 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹4.9 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 82% over three years and 62% over five years.
Company details
Contact details
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressOld No.34/7 New No.70/7 2nd Main Road R.A.Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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Business activity
The main business activity of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
Financials of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited
FY 2021 filings availableFountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited reported revenue of ₹76,751 (down 99% YoY) for FY 2021.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 62% over five years, including a 99% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 72% 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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Board of directors of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing 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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| Venkataraman Also directs: Winner Dairy Pvt Ltd, Winner Milk Private Limited, Thamarai Brothers Media Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 08 May 2012 | 14 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Krishnamurthy Arjun Srividhya | Director | 08 May 2012 | 14 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited is audited by RAGHU KRISHNA MURTHY & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| RAGHU KRISHNA MURTHY & CO | FY 2017 | 014257S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing 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 Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing 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 Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AABCF9835E1ZQ | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Krishnamurthy Ramasubbu ceased to be Director on 26 Apr 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 08 May 2012 and is registered under CIN U22219TN2012PTC085790. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing had 2 directors:
- Venkataraman - Director
- Krishnamurthy Arjun Srividhya - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing is U22219TN2012PTC085790. 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 Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing is at Old No.347 New No.707 2nd Main Road R.A.Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing was incorporated on 08 May 2012. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The latest financial statements of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2021. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 November 2021. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing is 33AABCF9835E1ZQ, registered in Tamil Nadu.
Fountain Ink Broadcasting and Publishing operated in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
Krishnamurthy Ramasubbu ceased to be Director on 26 Apr 2016. Krishnamurthy Arjun Srividhya was appointed as Director on 08 May 2012. Venkataraman was appointed as Director on 08 May 2012.

