About Lookad (India) Private Limited
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Lookad (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 03 July 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74300WB1995PTC072533. Its GSTIN is 19AAACL5388B1ZH (West Bengal).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹56.78 Lakh. It was formerly known as Lookad (India) Ltd. It is led by directors including Manoj Lunia (Whole-Time Director) and Anju Lunia (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 17 Paul Mansions 6 Bishop Lefroy Road 3rd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700020.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹146.6 Cr, a growth of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.11 Cr (net margin 3.5%) and EBITDA of ₹7.18 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 25 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹45 Lakh on record. Court records list 4 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. The company has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2024. Its 6 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Sunjeet Communications Private Limited with revenue of ₹154.66 Cr. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website lookadindia.com.
Company details
CIN history
Lookad (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74300WB1995PLC072533. The current CIN is U74300WB1995PTC072533, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74300WB1995PTC072533 | Current |
| U74300WB1995PLC072533 | Previous |
Contact details
Lookad (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is lookadindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address17 Paul Mansions 6 Bishop Lefroy Road 3rd Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700020
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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 Lookad (India) is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Lookad (India) Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableLookad (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹146.6 Cr (up 11% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over five years, including 11% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 18% 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) | ₹5.11 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lookad (India) Private Limited
Lookad (India) has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Manoj Lunia | Whole-Time Director | 03 Jul 1995 | 31 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Anju Lunia | Whole-Time Director | 03 Jul 1995 | 31 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Mrinal Lunia | Whole-Time Director | 12 Jan 2015 | 11 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Lookad (India) Private Limited is compared with the 6 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Sunjeet Communications Private Limited | ₹154.66 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Flamingo Digital Private Limited | ₹153.02 Cr (FY 2025) | 40.0% | Gurgaon, Haryana, India | |||
| Mobavenue Media Private Limited | ₹148.45 Cr (FY 2025) | 51.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited | ₹147.18 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Lookad (India) Private Limitedthis company | ₹146.6 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹5.11 Cr | 3.5% | 11.0% | 25 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Mediabrands India Private Limited | ₹143.16 Cr (FY 2025) | 80.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Cash Ur Drive Marketing Limited | ₹142.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 28.0% | Chandigarh, India |
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Auditor
Lookad (India) Private Limited is audited by NARENDRA KOCHAR & CO. for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| NARENDRA KOCHAR & CO. | FY 2022 | 315201E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lookad (India) Private Limited 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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| 13 Sep 2018 | 100241617 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹45 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Deals & funding
Lookad (India) Private Limited has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Newzone Merchants Private Limited Seller: Garima Trexim Private Limited, Jalore Finvest Pvt Ltd , Jalore Conclave Consultancy Private Limited |
| Oct 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Ontime Merchandise Private Limited , Helpful Distributor Private Limited , 2 individuals Seller: Vishranti Merchandise Pvt. Ltd. , Global Finance Securities Limited, Raga Investments Pvt.Ltd. |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Imtihan Sales Pvt Ltd , an individual |
| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: B C Lunia & Sons (Huf) Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Lookad (India) Private Limited has 4 court cases on record: 3 filed by Lookad (India), 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| High courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 4)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Axiom Estate Advisory Services Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Re : M/S Axiom Estates Advisory Services Pvt Ltd -and- | Disposed |
| High Court, West Bengal | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and Ors. | Disposed |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Appeal | Filed by the company against Jayanta Traders | Disposed |
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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
Lookad (India) Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 2 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| The Community Media Trust-Vartha Bharati | |||
| PCM Cement Concrete Pvt. Ltd. |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Lookad (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 25 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Lookad (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 19AAACL5388B1ZH | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Lookad (India) Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1995: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Ashok Kumar Dugar ceased to be Director on 04 Sep 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Lookad (India) is an active private limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 03 July 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300WB1995PTC072533.
Lookad (India) has 3 current directors:
- Manoj Lunia - Whole-Time Director
- Anju Lunia - Whole-Time Director
- Mrinal Lunia - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Lookad (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Lookad (India) is 19AAACL5388B1ZH, registered in West Bengal.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lookad (India) is U74300WB1995PTC072533. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lookad (India) has 4 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Lookad (India) was incorporated on 03 July 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Lookad (India) has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2024.
The peers of Lookad (India) by revenue are Sunjeet Communications Private Limited, Flamingo Digital Private Limited, Mobavenue Media Private Limited, White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited, Mediabrands India Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Ashok Kumar Dugar ceased to be Director on 04 Sep 2024. Mrinal Lunia was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 12 Jan 2015. Mrinal Lunia ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Jan 2015. Lookad (India) has 6 board changes on record in total.
Lookad (India) has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2019, listing 2 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 28 May 2019.
Lookad (India) can be reached through the website lookadindia.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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