About Labour India Publications Limited
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Labour India Publications Limited is a public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 13 January 1992 and has been in existence for over 34 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U22110KL1992PLC006346. Its GSTIN is 32AAACL3693H1ZL (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹26.81 Lakh. It is led by directors including Santhosh George Kulangara (Managing Director) and George Varickanitharappel Joseph (Whole-Time Director).
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 Labour India Buildingsmarangattupilly P O, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686635.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹20.45 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.48 Cr (net margin 7.2%) and EBITDA of ₹2.11 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 4% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Labour India. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹44 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹4.74 Cr on record. Court records list 61 cases involving the company, including 49 filed by the company and 12 filed against it; 15 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website labourindia.com.
Company details
Contact details
Labour India Publications Limited's registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala. Its website is labourindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressLabour India Buildingsmarangattupilly P O, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686635
- 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
Brands
Labour India Publications operates one associated brand: Labour India. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Educational publishing and research services are offered by Labour India in India. | labourindia.com |
Financials of Labour India Publications Limited
FY 2025 filings availableLabour India Publications Limited reported revenue of ₹20.45 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years, including 5% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 24% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹20.45 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹2.11 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.48 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Labour India Publications Limited
Labour India Publications 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 |
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| Sivadas Sankaran Nair | Director | 29 Mar 1997 | 29 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Rajesh George | Director | 24 Feb 2014 | 12 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Santhosh George Kulangara Also directs: Safari Multimedia Private Limited, Pondshore Resorts Private Limited, Safari Academy Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 01 Nov 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
| George Varickanitharappel Joseph | Whole-Time Director | 01 Nov 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Labour India Publications Limited is audited by ZACHARIAH & ZACHARIAH for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ZACHARIAH & ZACHARIAH | FY 2020 | 004806S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Labour India Publications Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 25 Apr 2003 | 90024135 | Kerala Financial Corporation Limited | ₹34 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Nov 2002 | 90024109 | Uti Bank Ltd. | ₹10 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Jul 2004 | 90024184 | Kerala Financial Corporation | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 90024079 | Federal Bank Limited | ₹14 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 15 Oct 2001 | 90024066 | Federal Bank Limited | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
Labour India Publications Limited has 61 court cases on record: 49 filed by Labour India Publications, 12 filed against it. 15 cases are pending and 46 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 47 | 9 | 12 |
| High courts | 14 | 3 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 61)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Revision petition | Filed by the company against State of Kerala and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against individuals | Pending |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Court case (LP) | 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 Labour India Publications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Labour India Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAACL3693H1ZL | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Labour India Publications Limited has 10 board changes on record since 1997: 4 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: George Varickanitharappel Joseph ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2025.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Labour India Publications is an active public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 13 January 1992 (34+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110KL1992PLC006346.
Labour India Publications has 4 current directors:
- Santhosh George Kulangara - Managing Director
- George Varickanitharappel Joseph - Whole-Time Director
- Sivadas Sankaran Nair - Director
- Rajesh George - Director
The latest financial statements of Labour India 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 Labour India Publications is 32AAACL3693H1ZL, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Labour India Publications is U22110KL1992PLC006346. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Labour India Publications has 61 court cases on record: 49 filed by the company and 12 filed against it. 15 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Labour India Publications was incorporated on 13 January 1992, making it 34+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
George Varickanitharappel Joseph ceased to be Director on 07 Mar 2025. Santhosh George Kulangara ceased to be Managing Director on 28 Feb 2022. George Joseph ceased to be Director on 30 Aug 2018. Labour India Publications has 10 board changes on record in total.
Labour India Publications can be reached through the website labourindia.com. Its registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
The registered office of Labour India Publications is at Labour India Buildingsmarangattupilly P O, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686635.
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