About Jnanamandal Private Limited
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Jnanamandal Private Limited is a private limited company based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 20 January 1940 and has been in existence for over 86 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Uttar Pradesh, under CIN U24231UP1940PTC000931. Its GSTIN is 09AAACJ5745J1ZA (Uttar Pradesh). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹99.9 Lakh. It is led by directors including Shardul Vikram Gupta (Managing Director) and Ghanshyam Das Verma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at A J Bhawansant Kabir Road Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India – 221001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹34.07 Cr, a decline of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.21 Lakh (net margin 0%) and EBITDA of ₹1.71 Cr (EBITDA margin 5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 137 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹11.72 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website ajhindidaily.com.
Company details
CIN history
Jnanamandal has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U24231UP1940PTC000931, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24231UP1940PTC000931 | Current |
| L24231UP1940PLC000931 | Previous |
| U24231UP1940PLC000931 | Previous |
Contact details
Jnanamandal Private Limited's registered office is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Its website is ajhindidaily.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressA J Bhawansant Kabir Road Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India – 221001
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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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 activities of Jnanamandal are information and communication, professional, scientific and technical and trade. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities, advertising and market research and wholesale trading. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Jnanamandal Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableJnanamandal Private Limited reported revenue of ₹34.07 Cr (down 16% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over five years, including a 16% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 46% 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) | ₹1.21 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0% | ||||
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Board of directors of Jnanamandal Private Limited
Jnanamandal has 4 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Vikram Gupta Also directs: News Papers Limited, Aj Prakashan Private Limited, Shashwat Printers Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 07 Feb 1972 | 54 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ghanshyam Das Verma Also directs: Aj Prakashan Private Limited | Director | 06 Apr 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Om Prakash Shukla Also directs: Shashwat Printers Private Limited | Director | 05 Dec 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Omprakash Sharma Also directs: News Papers Limited, Aj Prakashan Private Limited | Director | 05 Dec 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Jnanamandal Private Limited is audited by S.V. & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S.V. & Co. | FY 2023 | 011964C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Jnanamandal 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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| 22 Jan 2015 | 10549224 | Bank of India | ₹1.1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 07 May 2011 | 10288510 | Others | ₹20 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 10093422 | State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur | ₹15 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 18 Jan 2007 | 10034233 | Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) | ₹7.25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 10018564 | State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur | ₹20 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Jnanamandal Private 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Jnanamandal Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Jnanamandal Private Limited has a workforce of 137 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Jnanamandal has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 09AAACJ5745J1ZA | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 20AAACJ5745J1ZQ | Jharkhand | Active | 27 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Jnanamandal Private Limited has 16 board changes on record since 1972: 10 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Shashikant Tripathi ceased to be Director on 11 Mar 2022.
40 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Jnanamandal is an active private limited company based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 20 January 1940 (86+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24231UP1940PTC000931.
Jnanamandal has 4 current directors:
- Shardul Vikram Gupta - Managing Director
- Ghanshyam Das Verma - Director
- Om Prakash Shukla - Director
- Omprakash Sharma - Director
The latest financial statements of Jnanamandal on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Jnanamandal is 09AAACJ5745J1ZA, registered in Uttar Pradesh. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 20AAACJ5745J1ZQ (Jharkhand).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Jnanamandal is U24231UP1940PTC000931. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Jnanamandal was incorporated on 20 January 1940, making it 86+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh.
Shashikant Tripathi ceased to be Director on 11 Mar 2022. Om Prakash Shukla was appointed as Director on 05 Dec 2020. Omprakash Sharma was appointed as Director on 05 Dec 2020. Jnanamandal has 16 board changes on record in total.
Jnanamandal can be reached through the website ajhindidaily.com. Its registered office is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The registered office of Jnanamandal is at A J Bhawansant Kabir Road Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India – 221001.
Jnanamandal operates in the education industry, in the office and school supplies segment.
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