- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-12-0052385

About Janayugam Publications Ltd
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Janayugam Publications Ltd is a public limited company based in Kollam, Kerala, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 14 November 1955 and has been in existence for over 71 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U22110KL1955PLC000512. Its GSTIN is 32AABCJ8605N1ZF (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.39 Cr. It was formerly known as The Janayugom Publications Limited. It is led by directors including Rajendrannair Parameswarannair and Koonath Prabhakaran Rajendran.
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 P B No 112 Kadappakkada, Kollam, Kerala, India – 691008.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹12.49 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.52 Lakh (net margin -0.4%) and EBITDA of ₹26.52 Lakh (EBITDA margin 2.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 2% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹35.25 Lakh on record. Court records list 50 cases involving the company, including 47 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
Janayugam Publications Ltd is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-12-0052385). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website janayugomonline.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Janayugam Publications Ltd's registered office is in Kollam, Kerala. Its website is janayugomonline.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressP B No 112 Kadappakkada, Kollam, Kerala, India – 691008
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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 Janayugam Publications is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | 58 | Publishing activities |
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Financials of Janayugam Publications Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableJanayugam Publications Ltd reported revenue of ₹12.49 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 4% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.52 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Janayugam Publications Ltd
Janayugam Publications has 8 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajendrannair Parameswarannair | Director | 30 Mar 2002 | 24 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Koonath Prabhakaran Rajendran | Director | 30 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Venugopalan Nair | Director | 30 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sureshraj Kottarapatta | Director | 30 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Thekke Veettil Thazha Balan Also directs: Prabhatham Printing and Publishing Co Pvt Ltd | Director | 06 Jun 2018 | 8 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Chandramohanan Kunjulakshmyamma Raghavanpillai | Director | 05 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Janayugam Publications Ltd is audited by GIRI RAJ R for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| GIRI RAJ R | FY 2022 | 217231 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Janayugam Publications 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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| 19 Jul 2023 | 100761825 | State Bank of India | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Sep 2012 | 10378786 | State Bank of Travancore | ₹1.5 Cr | Open | |
| 18 Jun 1987 | 80065829 | Canara Bank | ₹13 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 03 Jun 1974 | 80065826 | Canara Bank | ₹2 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 05 Feb 1974 | 80065827 | Canara Bank | ₹25,000 | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Janayugam Publications Ltd has 50 court cases on record: 47 filed by Janayugam Publications, 3 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 44 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| High courts | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 50)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Court case (OP MV) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
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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 Janayugam Publications Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Janayugam Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AABCJ8605N1ZF | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Janayugam Publications Ltd has 20 board changes on record since 2002: 8 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Chandramohanan Kunjulakshmyamma Raghavanpillai ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019.
21 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Janayugam Publications is an active public limited company based in Kollam, Kerala, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 14 November 1955 (71+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110KL1955PLC000512.
Janayugam Publications has 8 current directors:
- Rajendrannair Parameswarannair - Director
- Koonath Prabhakaran Rajendran - Director
- Venugopalan Nair - Director
- Sureshraj Kottarapatta - Director
- Thekke Veettil Thazha Balan - Director
- Chandramohanan Kunjulakshmyamma Raghavanpillai - Director
- Thyil John Anjalose - Director
- Rajan Neelakantan - Director
The latest financial statements of Janayugam Publications 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.
The GSTIN of Janayugam Publications is 32AABCJ8605N1ZF, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Janayugam Publications is U22110KL1955PLC000512. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Janayugam Publications has 50 court cases on record: 47 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Janayugam Publications was incorporated on 14 November 1955, making it 71+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Chandramohanan Kunjulakshmyamma Raghavanpillai ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Rajan Neelakantan ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Thekke Veettil Thazha Balan ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Janayugam Publications has 20 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Janayugam Publications is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-12-0052385).
Janayugam Publications can be reached through the website janayugomonline.com. Its registered office is in Kollam, Kerala, India.