About Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited
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Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Hakuhodo.Inc Japan. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 April 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH1997PTC107576. Its GSTIN is 27AABCP3772A1ZP (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.5 Cr. It was formerly known as Percept Chuo Senko India Pvt Ltd and Hakuhodo Percept Private Limited. It is led by directors including Kosuke Kataoka and Deepak Kapur.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 22 Raghuvanshi Estate 11/12 Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹165.76 Cr, a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹12.04 Cr (net margin 7.3%) and EBITDA of ₹13.47 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 82 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Hakuhodo. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹15 Cr on record. Court records list 8 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2018. 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 Inshorts India Advertising and Services Private Limited with revenue of ₹168.72 Cr. The company has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 47 overdue payments to 15 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 hakuhodoindia.com.
Company details
Name history
Hakuhodo.Sync has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Percept Chuo Senko India Pvt Ltd, and Hakuhodo Percept Private Limited. The current legal name is Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited | Current |
| Percept Chuo Senko India Pvt Ltd | Previous |
| Hakuhodo Percept Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is hakuhodoindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address22 Raghuvanshi Estate 11/12 Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- 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
Brands
Hakuhodo.Sync operates one associated brand: Hakuhodo. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing solutions are delivered globally by Hakuhodo to diverse clients. | hakuhodo-global.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Hakuhodo.Sync 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableHakuhodo.Sync Private Limited reported revenue of ₹165.76 Cr (up 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including 1% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 110% 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) | ₹12.04 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 8.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited
Hakuhodo.Sync has 3 current directors and 17 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Kosuke Kataoka Also directs: Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited, Hakuhodo.Wyng Private Limited, Hakuhodo Digital India Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 16 Nov 2017 | 8 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Deepak Kapur Also directs: Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited, Hakuhodo.Wyng Private Limited, Hakuhodo Digital India Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 11 Mar 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Kazuhiko Yunotani Also directs: Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited, Hakuhodo.Wyng Private Limited, Hakuhodo Digital India Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 02 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 4 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Hakuhodo.Sync 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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| Inshorts India Advertising and Services Private Limited | ₹168.72 Cr (FY 2025) | -8.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limitedthis company | ₹165.76 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹12.04 Cr | 7.3% | 1.0% | 82 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Graphisads Limited | ₹159.3 Cr (FY 2025) | 40.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Sunjeet Communications Private Limited | ₹154.66 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2023 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Hakuhodo.Sync 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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| 25 May 2003 | 90148287 | Others | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2018.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Hakuhodo Inc., Hakuhodo Investment Singapore Pte Ltd. Seller: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings Incorporated(Japan) |
| Aug 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Hakuhodo Inc. Seller: Percept Holdings Private Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings Incorporated(Japan) Seller: Hakuhodo Inc. |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited has 8 court cases on record: 3 filed by Hakuhodo.Sync, 5 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| High courts | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 8)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Court case (TR.P.(C.)) | Filed by the company against Gravity Entertainment Private Limited & Anr. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CM(M)) | Filed against the company by Gravity Entertainment Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Gravity Entertainment Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Gravity Entertainment Private Limited and Another | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Court case (T.P. C) | Filed by the company against Gravity Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Anr and 2 others | 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
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 47 overdue payments to 15 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 15)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Orange Fish Entertainment Private Limited | |||
| Qyuki Digital Media Private Limited | |||
| Sharpline Graphics |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Hakuhodo.Sync has 2 subsidiary 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 |
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| Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited | U22120MH2001PTC131401 | |
| Hakuhodo.Wyng Private Limited | U74999DL2018PTC333686 |
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Employees & EPFO
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited has a workforce of 82 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 27, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Hakuhodo.Sync has 6 GST registrations: 4 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AABCP3772A1ZP | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCP3772A1ZT | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AABCP3772A1ZR | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AABCP3772A1ZW | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Hakuhodo.Sync Private Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Kazuhiko Yunotani ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Sep 2025.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Hakuhodo.Sync 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 25 April 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH1997PTC107576.
Hakuhodo.Sync has 3 current directors:
- Kosuke Kataoka - Director
- Deepak Kapur - Director
- Kazuhiko Yunotani - Director
The latest financial statements of Hakuhodo.Sync on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Hakuhodo.Sync is 27AABCP3772A1ZP, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AABCP3772A1ZT (Haryana), 07AABCP3772A1ZR (Delhi), 33AABCP3772A1ZW (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Hakuhodo.Sync is U74300MH1997PTC107576. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Hakuhodo.Sync has 8 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Hakuhodo.Sync was incorporated on 25 April 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Hakuhodo.Sync has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2018.
The peers of Hakuhodo.Sync by revenue are Inshorts India Advertising and Services Private Limited, Graphisads Limited, Sunjeet Communications Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Kazuhiko Yunotani ceased to be Additional Director on 24 Sep 2025. Kazuhiko Yunotani was appointed as Director on 02 Jun 2025. Masato Saito ceased to be Director on 30 Aug 2022. Hakuhodo.Sync has 21 board changes on record in total.
Hakuhodo.Sync has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 47 overdue payments to 15 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Hakuhodo.Sync can be reached through the website hakuhodoindia.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.