About Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd
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Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 January 1993 and has been in existence for over 33 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U65100WB1993PTC057600. Its GSTIN is 19AABCG0780D1ZV (West Bengal). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.08 Cr. It is led by directors Ujjal Sinha (Whole-Time Director) and Arnab Kumar De (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 15 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at P – 496 Keyatala Road Ground Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700029.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹60.71 Cr, a decline of 31% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹11.19 Cr (net margin 18.4%) and EBITDA of ₹17.53 Cr (EBITDA margin 28.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company has about 22 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹32.82 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company. The company has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2 Cr; the latest was in July 2025. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is One Advertising and Communication Services Limited with revenue of ₹61.06 Cr. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 356 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website genesisad.com.
Company details
CIN history
Genesis Advertising has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74300WB1993PTC057600. The current CIN is U65100WB1993PTC057600, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U65100WB1993PTC057600 | Current |
| U74300WB1993PTC057600 | Previous |
Contact details
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is genesisad.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressP – 496 Keyatala Road Ground Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700029
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Genesis Advertising is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research, specialized design & photographic activities and other professional, scientific and technical activities. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M7 | Specialized Design & Photographic activities | |
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M9 | Other professional, scientific and technical activities |
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Financials of Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableGenesis Advertising Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹60.71 Cr (down 31% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over five years, including a 31% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 63% 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 | ₹17.53 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹11.19 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 28.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 18.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd
Genesis Advertising has 2 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ujjal Sinha | Whole-Time Director | 25 Jan 1993 | 33 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Arnab Kumar De | Whole-Time Director | 07 Apr 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd is compared with the 5 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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| One Advertising and Communication Services Limited | ₹61.06 Cr (FY 2025) | 21.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Rapport Outdoor Advertising Private Limited | ₹60.84 Cr (FY 2025) | -20.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹60.71 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹11.19 Cr | 18.4% | -31.0% | 22 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Platinum Advertising Private Limited | ₹60.61 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Result Services Private Limited | ₹60.49 Cr (FY 2024) | -8.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited | ₹59.94 Cr (FY 2025) | 41.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd is audited by Singhi & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Singhi & Co. | FY 2023 | 302049E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd 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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| 15 Nov 2021 | 100509262 | Indian Bank | ₹2.57 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Oct 2017 | 100139370 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Oct 2017 | 100139369 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 18 Jan 2006 | 90371051 | Indian Bank | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2 Cr; the latest was in July 2025.
Deals on record (4 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 2 individuals |
| Oct 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 2 individuals |
| Sep 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by Genesis Advertising. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 356 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 46)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Aaj-Kaal Publishers Private Limited | |||
| Sanmarg Pvt Ltd | |||
| Prabodhan Prakashan Private Limited | |||
| On the Move Travels & Tours Pvt.Ltd. |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Genesis Advertising has 3 subsidiary companies and 2 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Cordial Tradecom Private Limited | U51909WB2010PTC155451 | |
| Brandsum Tech Solutions Private Limited | U64202WB2007PTC117857 | |
| Exhibits India Private Limited | U74999WB1996PTC081063 |
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Employees & EPFO
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 22 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Genesis Advertising has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AABCG0780D1ZV | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Genesis Advertising Pvt Ltd has 5 board changes on record since 1993: 2 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Arnab Kumar De ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2023.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Genesis Advertising is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 January 1993 (33+ years old) and is registered under CIN U65100WB1993PTC057600.
Genesis Advertising has 2 current directors:
- Ujjal Sinha - Whole-Time Director
- Arnab Kumar De - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Genesis Advertising on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 15 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Genesis Advertising is 19AABCG0780D1ZV, registered in West Bengal. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 2 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Genesis Advertising is U65100WB1993PTC057600. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Genesis Advertising has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company.
Genesis Advertising was incorporated on 25 January 1993, making it 33+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Genesis Advertising has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2 Cr; the latest was in July 2025.
The peers of Genesis Advertising by revenue are One Advertising and Communication Services Limited, Rapport Outdoor Advertising Private Limited, Platinum Advertising Private Limited, Result Services Private Limited, Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Arnab Kumar De ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2023. Ujjal Sinha ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2023. Provat Kumar Sinha ceased to be Director on 30 Nov 2017. Genesis Advertising has 5 board changes on record in total.
Genesis Advertising has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 356 overdue payments to 46 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 26 Mar 2024.
Genesis Advertising can be reached through the website genesisad.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.