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About Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited
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Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 29 March 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U22122UP1996PTC019706. Its GSTIN is 09AADCM3466G1ZD (Uttar Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹75 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹35 Lakh. It is led by directors including Nischal Rastogi (Whole-Time Director) and Meenu Rastogi (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 40 Jai Devi Nagargarh Road Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India – 250005.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹29.71 Cr, a growth of 62% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹45.97 Lakh (net margin 1.5%) and EBITDA of ₹2.25 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 59% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 23 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹8.14 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹6.42 Cr on record. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 3 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 mastermindpublications.in.
Company details
Contact details
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Its website is mastermindpublications.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address40 Jai Devi Nagargarh Road Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India – 250005
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Mastermind Publications (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMastermind Publications (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹29.71 Cr (up 62% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 62% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 65% 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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| EBITDA | ₹2.25 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹45.97 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 7.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited
Mastermind Publications (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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| Nischal Rastogi | Whole-Time Director | 29 Mar 1996 | 30 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Vansh Rastogi | Director | 24 May 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Meenu Rastogi | Whole-Time Director | 16 Apr 1999 | 27 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited is audited by AKASH JAIN & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| AKASH JAIN & CO | FY 2023 | 02747C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Mastermind Publications (India) 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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| 14 Oct 2024 | 100995446 | Others | ₹15.6 Lakh | Open | |
| 25 Jun 2020 | 100355590 | Others | ₹98 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Sep 2016 | 100068995 | Others | ₹7 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Oct 2019 | 100309210 | Others | ₹16 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 100181004 | Others | ₹12 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 13 View all charges
Legal cases
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited has 3 court cases on record: 2 filed by Mastermind Publications (India), 1 filed against it. All cases are pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (3 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Madhubani, Bihar | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court, UTTARPRADESH | Court case (STRE) | Filed by the company against Commissioner Commercial Tax U.P. Lucknow | Pending |
| High Court, UTTARPRADESH | Court case (STRE) | Filed by the company against The Commissioner Commercial Tax U.P. Lucknow | 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
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 56 overdue payments to 7 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 (5 of 7)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| R.S.Package Ind. (Meerut) | |||
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| Agarwal Print Media (Meerut) | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 23 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Mastermind Publications (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 09AADCM3466G1ZD | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Mastermind Publications (India) Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1996: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Vansh Rastogi was appointed as Director on 24 May 2024.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Mastermind Publications (India) is an active private limited company based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 29 March 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22122UP1996PTC019706.
Mastermind Publications (India) has 3 current directors:
- Nischal Rastogi - Whole-Time Director
- Meenu Rastogi - Whole-Time Director
- Vansh Rastogi - Director
The latest financial statements of Mastermind Publications (India) 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 Mastermind Publications (India) is 09AADCM3466G1ZD, registered in Uttar Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Mastermind Publications (India) is U22122UP1996PTC019706. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Mastermind Publications (India) has 3 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Mastermind Publications (India) was incorporated on 29 March 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
Vansh Rastogi was appointed as Director on 24 May 2024. Amit Rastogi ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Mar 2017. Meenu Rastogi ceased to be Director on 27 Mar 2012. Mastermind Publications (India) has 6 board changes on record in total.
Mastermind Publications (India) has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 56 overdue payments to 7 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 23 Oct 2023.
Mastermind Publications (India) can be reached through the website mastermindpublications.in. Its registered office is in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The registered office of Mastermind Publications (India) is at 40 Jai Devi Nagargarh Road Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India – 250005.