Hint Publication Private Limited
About Hint Publication Private Limited
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Hint Publication Private Limited is a private limited company based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 08 April 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U22110UP1985PTC007124. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as Hint Publications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Sachin Rana and Pradeep Rana.
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 18 – Araj Nagar Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India – 201001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹3.37 Lakh, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹7.6 Lakh (net margin -225.4%) and EBITDA of ₹2.07 Lakh (EBITDA margin 61.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 49% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹12.21 Cr on record. Court records list 15 cases involving the company, including 11 filed by the company and 4 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Hint Publication Private Limited's registered office is in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address18 – Araj Nagar Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India – 201001
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Hint Publication is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
Financials of Hint Publication Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableHint Publication Private Limited reported revenue of ₹3.37 Lakh (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 2% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 49%. EBITDA rose 646% 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 | ₹2.07 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹7.6 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 61.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -225.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Hint Publication Private Limited
Hint Publication has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sachin Rana | Director | 10 Dec 2020 | 5 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Pradeep Rana Also directs: Kalyaan Diagnostics Private Limited, Enndee Infrastructure LLP, Logiworld Logistics LLP and 5 more | Director | 30 Oct 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Jagmohan Singh Also directs: Dreamland Infraprojects Private Limited, Ddinfra and Logistics Private Limited, Vertical Space Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 30 Oct 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Hint Publication Private Limited is audited by Sahni Bansal & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Sahni Bansal & Associates | FY 2023 | 514470C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Hint Publication 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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| 30 Apr 2025 | 101085353 | Others | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Sep 2014 | 10529542 | Hdb Financial Services Limited | ₹1.35 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Sep 2014 | 10529547 | Hdb Financial Services Limited | ₹3.4 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 27 Sep 2012 | 10379770 | Future Capital Holdings Limited | ₹50.4 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | 10286338 | Future Capital Financial Services Limited | ₹4.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
Hint Publication Private Limited has 15 court cases on record: 11 filed by Hint Publication, 4 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| District courts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 15)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Execution petition | Filed against the company by M/S HDB Financial Services Ltd. Through-Amit Sharma | Disposed |
| High Court, UTTARPRADESH | Court case (COPP) | Filed against the company by HDB Financial Services Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against HDB Financial Services Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against HDB Financial Services Ltd.And Others | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1806-Ordinary Civil Matters : Matters relating to allotment, cancellation, fixation of prices of plots/flats) | Filed against the company by Ghaziabad Devt.Authority | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Hint Publication Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Hint Publication has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Hint Publication Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2009: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Kanchan Sekhri ceased to be Director on 08 Jun 2022.
21 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Hint Publication is an active private limited company based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 08 April 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110UP1985PTC007124.
Hint Publication has 3 current directors:
- Sachin Rana - Director
- Pradeep Rana - Director
- Jagmohan Singh - Director
The latest financial statements of Hint Publication 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.
No. Hint Publication has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Hint Publication is U22110UP1985PTC007124. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Hint Publication has 15 court cases on record: 11 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Hint Publication was incorporated on 08 April 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
Kanchan Sekhri ceased to be Director on 08 Jun 2022. Samant Sekhri ceased to be Director on 08 Jun 2022. Seema Singh ceased to be Director on 08 Jun 2022. Hint Publication has 9 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Hint Publication is at 18 – Araj Nagar Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India – 201001.
Hint Publication operates in the media and publishing industry, in the print media and publishing segment.