Indian Press Exchange Limited
About Indian Press Exchange Limited
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Indian Press Exchange Limited is a public 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 28 August 1944 and has been in existence for over 82 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U51909WB1944PLC011859. Its GSTIN is 19AAACL4485B2ZK (West Bengal). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹50 Lakh. It is led by directors including Raj Kumar Kedia and Sweta Kedia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 03 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 15 India Exchange Place, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.36 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹33.09 Lakh (net margin 7.6%) and EBITDA of ₹1.04 Cr (EBITDA margin 23.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 347% over three years and 111% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹32.5 Lakh on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Indian Press Exchange has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999WB1944PLC011859. The current CIN is U51909WB1944PLC011859, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51909WB1944PLC011859 | Current |
| U99999WB1944PLC011859 | Previous |
Contact details
Indian Press Exchange Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address15 India Exchange Place, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001
- 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 Indian Press Exchange is wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In detail, this covers wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
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Financials of Indian Press Exchange Limited
FY 2025 filings availableIndian Press Exchange Limited reported revenue of ₹4.36 Cr (up 175% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 111% over five years, including 175% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 37% 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 | ₹1.04 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹33.09 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 23.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Indian Press Exchange Limited
Indian Press Exchange has 3 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Kumar Kedia | Director | 10 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sweta Kedia | Director | 29 Jan 2021 | 5 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Chetan Agarwal | Director | 10 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Indian Press Exchange Limited is audited by K N GUTGUTIA & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| K N GUTGUTIA & CO | FY 2019 | 304153E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Indian Press Exchange Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 27 Apr 1995 | 90251799 | Vijaya Bank | ₹32.5 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Indian Press Exchange Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Msa (India) Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Remington Rand of India Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Remington Rand of India Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (ITR) | Filed against the company by Comm.Of Income Tax Wb-Ii Cal | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S.Kar,Detective Agencies, | 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 Indian Press Exchange Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Indian Press Exchange Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Indian Press Exchange has 5 GST registrations: 1 active and 4 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAACL4485B2ZK | West Bengal | Active | 10 Oct 2020 |
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Recent activity
Indian Press Exchange Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2016: 3 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Chetan Agarwal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jul 2021.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Indian Press Exchange is an active public 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 28 August 1944 (82+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51909WB1944PLC011859.
Indian Press Exchange has 3 current directors:
- Raj Kumar Kedia - Director
- Sweta Kedia - Director
- Chetan Agarwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Indian Press Exchange on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 03 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Indian Press Exchange is 19AAACL4485B2ZK, registered in West Bengal. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 4 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Indian Press Exchange is U51909WB1944PLC011859. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Indian Press Exchange has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it.
Indian Press Exchange was incorporated on 28 August 1944, making it 82+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Chetan Agarwal ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jul 2021. Raj Kumar Kedia ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jul 2021. Sweta Kedia ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Jul 2021. Indian Press Exchange has 11 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Indian Press Exchange is at 15 India Exchange Place, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700001.
Indian Press Exchange operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
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