Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd
About Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd
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Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Chhaya Prakashani Limited. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 24 November 1961 and has been in existence for over 65 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U22219WB1961PTC025317. Its GSTIN is 19AAACI5765M1Z0 (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.17 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ashish Gupta and Prateek Dhanuka.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 1 Rajendra Dev Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700007.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹98.57 Lakh, a decline of 36% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹29.11 Lakh (net margin 29.5%) and EBITDA of ₹39.78 Lakh (EBITDA margin 40.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 9% 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 ₹5 Lakh on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999WB1961PTC025317. The current CIN is U22219WB1961PTC025317, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22219WB1961PTC025317 | Current |
| U99999WB1961PTC025317 | Previous |
Contact details
Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address1 Rajendra Dev Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700007
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital 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 Indian Progressive Publishing Co 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableIndian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹98.57 Lakh (down 36% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including a 36% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 62% 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) | ₹29.11 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 40.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 29.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has 3 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashish Gupta Also directs: Edutor Technologies India Private Limited | Director | 10 Jun 2022 | 4 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Prateek Dhanuka | Director | 31 Aug 2019 | 7 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Saurabh Mittal Also directs: Edutor Technologies India Private Limited, Secure Fox Imf LLP, Bpi (India) Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 17 Jun 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd is audited by D DAS & KAMALUDDIN for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| D DAS & KAMALUDDIN | FY 2022 | 324916E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, 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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| 23 Dec 1995 | 90251814 | State Bank of India | ₹5 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd 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
Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 52 overdue payments to 3 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 (3 of 3)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
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| CDC Printers Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACI5765M1Z0 | West Bengal | Active | 07 Sep 2017 |
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Recent activity
Indian Progressive Publishing Co Pvt Ltd has 13 board changes on record since 2010: 3 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Ashish Gupta was appointed as Director on 10 Jun 2022.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Indian Progressive Publishing Co is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 24 November 1961 (65+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22219WB1961PTC025317.
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has 3 current directors:
- Ashish Gupta - Director
- Prateek Dhanuka - Director
- Saurabh Mittal - Director
The latest financial statements of Indian Progressive Publishing Co on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 22 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Indian Progressive Publishing Co is 19AAACI5765M1Z0, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Indian Progressive Publishing Co is U22219WB1961PTC025317. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Indian Progressive Publishing Co was incorporated on 24 November 1961, making it 65+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Ashish Gupta was appointed as Director on 10 Jun 2022. Kizhekethalakal Mammen Thomas ceased to be Director on 06 Jun 2022. Saurabh Mittal ceased to be Additional Director on 11 Sep 2020. Indian Progressive Publishing Co has 13 board changes on record in total.
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 52 overdue payments to 3 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 27 Oct 2022.
The registered office of Indian Progressive Publishing Co is at 1 Rajendra Dev Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700007.
Indian Progressive Publishing Co operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
Indian Progressive Publishing Co has no open charges and satisfied charges of ₹5 Lakh as per latest MCA filings.