
Inquirer Publications Limited
About Inquirer Publications Limited
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Inquirer Publications Limited was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the international and diplomatic organisations segment of the public administration sector. It was incorporated on 09 December 1986.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U99999MH1986PLC041817.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹700. It was led by directors including Joseph Francis Fonseca and Sushil Mahavirprasad Agarwal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at 507 Embassy Centre Narimanpoint, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
Company details
CIN history
Inquirer Publications has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999MH1986PTC041817. The current CIN is U99999MH1986PLC041817, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U99999MH1986PLC041817 | Current |
| U99999MH1986PTC041817 | Previous |
Contact details
Inquirer Publications Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address507 Embassy Centre Narimanpoint, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryPublic Administration, Extra Territorial Organizations
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Financials of Inquirer Publications Limited
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Board of directors of Inquirer Publications Limited
Inquirer Publications has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Prabhakaran Nair | Additional Director | 30 Mar 2018 | 8 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Joseph Francis Fonseca | Director | 30 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Sushil Mahavirprasad Agarwal | Director | 09 Dec 1986 | 39 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Inquirer Publications Limited is audited by JOYDALIA&CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| JOYDALIA&CO | FY 2017 | 104460W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Inquirer Publications Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Inquirer Publications Limited 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Inquirer Publications Limited has 4 board changes on record since 1986: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Anand Jaikumar Jain ceased to be Director on 30 Mar 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Inquirer Publications has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Inquirer Publications was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in extra territorial organizations, within the public administration industry. It was incorporated on 09 December 1986 and is registered under CIN U99999MH1986PLC041817. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Inquirer Publications had 3 directors:
- Prabhakaran Nair - Additional Director
- Joseph Francis Fonseca - Director
- Sushil Mahavirprasad Agarwal - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Inquirer Publications is U99999MH1986PLC041817. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Inquirer Publications is at 507 Embassy Centre Narimanpoint, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
Inquirer Publications was incorporated on 09 December 1986. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The latest financial statements of Inquirer Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
Inquirer Publications operated in the public administration industry, in the extra territorial organizations segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
Anand Jaikumar Jain ceased to be Director on 30 Mar 2018. Prabhakaran Nair was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Mar 2018. Joseph Francis Fonseca was appointed as Director on 30 May 2007. Inquirer Publications has 4 board changes on record in total.
Inquirer Publications can be reached at its registered office: 507 Embassy Centre Narimanpoint, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.

