- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KR-03-0061264

About Maa Communications Limited
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Maa Communications Limited is a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Maa Group Holdings Private Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 10 April 1981 and has been in existence for over 45 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U85110KA1981PLC004185. Its GSTIN is 29AABCM2536P1Z1 (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.01 Cr. It was formerly known as Maa Communications Bozell Limited. It is led by directors including Bunty Ayaz Peerbhoy (Managing Director) and Ranganath Harish.
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 No 6 Maa House Service Road Domlur Layout Bangalore Domlur Layout, Karnataka, India – 560071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹68.92 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2.78 Cr (net margin -404%) and EBITDA of -₹2.61 Cr (EBITDA margin -378.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 32% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 18 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹11.41 Cr on record. Court records list 23 cases involving the company, including 11 filed by the company and 12 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
Maa Communications Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0061264). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website maaacademy.co.in.
Company details
CIN history
Maa Communications has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72206KA1981PLC004185. The current CIN is U85110KA1981PLC004185, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U85110KA1981PLC004185 | Current |
| U72206KA1981PLC004185 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Maa Communications
Contact details
Maa Communications Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is maaacademy.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressNo 6 Maa House Service Road Domlur Layout Bangalore Domlur Layout, Karnataka, India – 560071
- 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 Maa Communications 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Maa Communications Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMaa Communications Limited reported revenue of ₹68.92 Lakh (up 161% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 161% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8%. EBITDA fell 19% 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) | -₹2.78 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -378.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -404% | ||||
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Board of directors of Maa Communications Limited
Maa Communications has 4 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranganath Harish | Director | 22 Oct 2009 | 17 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Bunty Ayaz Peerbhoy | Managing Director | 10 Apr 1981 | 45 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sadiqabunty Peerbhoy Also directs: Maa Group Holdings Private Limited | Director | 31 Jan 1987 | 39 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Akshar Ayaz Peerbhoy Also directs: Maa Group Holdings Private Limited, Maa Retail Private Limited | Additional Director | 06 Oct 2025 | 1 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Maa Communications Limited is audited by H B SUNIL & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| H B SUNIL & CO | FY 2023 | 005103S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Maa Communications 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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| 23 Jul 2007 | 10062565 | Syndicate Bank | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 07 May 2004 | 90192831 | Syndicate Bank | ₹4 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Jul 2003 | 90192711 | Icici Ban Limited | ₹12.75 Lakh | Open | |
| 18 Feb 2002 | 90192502 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹3.2 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Aug 1995 | 90191489 | Icici Banking Corp. Ltd. | ₹2.3 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Legal cases
Maa Communications Limited has 23 court cases on record: 11 filed by Maa Communications, 12 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 22 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| High courts | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 23)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (AS) | Filed by the company against Express Publications Madurai Ltd | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and 7 others | Disposed |
| District court, UDUPI, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Ms Manipal Media Network Ltd., - Rep by Its Gpa Holder and Sr. Executive Sripathi Nakshathri | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Ms Blue Hill Foods and Retail Pvt.Ltd and 4 others | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Ms Indotel Hospitality Service Pvt.Ltd and 8 others | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Maa Communications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Maa Communications has 3 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Maa Communications Limited has a workforce of 18 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Maa Communications has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AABCM2536P1Z1 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AABCM2536P1ZC | Tamil Nadu | Active | 12 Mar 2019 |
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Recent activity
Maa Communications Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1981: 4 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Akshar Ayaz Peerbhoy was appointed as Additional Director on 06 Oct 2025.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Maa Communications is an active public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 10 April 1981 (45+ years old) and is registered under CIN U85110KA1981PLC004185.
Maa Communications has 4 current directors:
- Bunty Ayaz Peerbhoy - Managing Director
- Ranganath Harish - Director
- Sadiqabunty Peerbhoy - Director
- Akshar Ayaz Peerbhoy - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Maa Communications 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 Maa Communications is 29AABCM2536P1Z1, registered in Karnataka. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AABCM2536P1ZC (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Maa Communications is U85110KA1981PLC004185. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Maa Communications has 23 court cases on record: 11 filed by the company and 12 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Maa Communications was incorporated on 10 April 1981, making it 45+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Akshar Ayaz Peerbhoy was appointed as Additional Director on 06 Oct 2025. Ravindranath Prabhakaran Pillai ceased to be Director on 15 Dec 2010. Ranganath Harish was appointed as Director on 22 Oct 2009. Maa Communications has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Maa Communications is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0061264).
Maa Communications can be reached through the website maaacademy.co.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.