About Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited
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Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Fiitjee Limited. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 20 June 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U52609DL2016PTC301680. Its GSTIN is 07AAECI1628K2ZI (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.01 Cr. It was formerly known as Megacosm Cognitious Private Limited and Incos Trademart Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ram Lubhaya Trikha (Managing Director) and Partha Halder.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Kh No – 24 S/F Office Kalu Sarai Begumpur Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110017.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹94.91 Cr, a growth of 41% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.55 Cr (net margin 5.9%) and EBITDA of ₹9.22 Cr (EBITDA margin 9.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 355 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Megacosm and Fiitjee. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹54.64 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1.56 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in July 2017. The company has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 381 overdue payments to 10 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 megacosmcognitions.com.
Company details
Name history
Megacosm Cognitions has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Megacosm Cognitious Private Limited, and Incos Trademart Private Limited. The current legal name is Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited | Current |
| Megacosm Cognitious Private Limited | Previous |
| Incos Trademart Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is megacosmcognitions.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressKh No – 24 S/F Office Kalu Sarai Begumpur Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110017
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Commercial Printing 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
Brands
Megacosm Cognitions operates two associated brands: MEGACOSM and FIITJEE. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing of study books for competitive and scholastic exams. | megacosmcognitions.com | |
| Training for competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NTSE is offered. | fiitjee.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Megacosm Cognitions is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableMegacosm Cognitions Private Limited reported revenue of ₹94.91 Cr (up 41% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 41% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 404% 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 | ₹94.91 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹9.22 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.55 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited
Megacosm Cognitions has 3 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ram Lubhaya Trikha Also directs: Edfora Infotech Private Limited, Fiitjee Limited. | Managing Director | 26 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Partha Halder Also directs: Edfora Infotech Private Limited, Fiitjee Limited., Fiitjee Eschool Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 26 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ankur Kumar Jain Also directs: Edfora Infotech Private Limited, Fiitjee Medical Limited | Director | 26 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited is audited by WALKER CHANDIOK & CO. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| WALKER CHANDIOK & CO. LLP | FY 2023 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Megacosm Cognitions 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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| 18 Jun 2024 | 100943903 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Aug 2023 | 100771398 | Others | ₹23.74 Lakh | Open | |
| 23 Mar 2022 | 100557835 | Others | ₹2.25 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 100400200 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹37.15 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Nov 2019 | 100303931 | Others | ₹1.56 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in July 2017.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Fiitjee Limited. Seller: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2017 | Acquisition | ₹4 Cr | Buyer: Fiitjee Limited. |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by Megacosm Cognitions, 5 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Court case (OMP (T) (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by individuals | 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
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 381 overdue payments to 10 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 10)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nangia Global Advisors LLP | |||
| NKN Print Solution LLP | |||
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| Rajesh Printing Press | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited has a workforce of 355 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Megacosm Cognitions has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAECI1628K2ZI | Delhi | Active | 01 Dec 2021 |
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Recent activity
Megacosm Cognitions Private Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2017: 3 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Ram Lubhaya Trikha ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 23 Sep 2018.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Megacosm Cognitions is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 June 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52609DL2016PTC301680.
Megacosm Cognitions has 3 current directors:
- Ram Lubhaya Trikha - Managing Director
- Partha Halder - Director
- Ankur Kumar Jain - Director
The latest financial statements of Megacosm Cognitions on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from FY 2017 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Megacosm Cognitions is 07AAECI1628K2ZI, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Megacosm Cognitions is U52609DL2016PTC301680. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Megacosm Cognitions has 7 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 5 filed against it. 4 are pending.
Megacosm Cognitions was incorporated on 20 June 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Megacosm Cognitions has 2 deals on record (1 secondary share transfer, 1 acquisition); the latest was in July 2017.
Ram Lubhaya Trikha ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 23 Sep 2018. Ankur Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Jul 2017. Manish Anand ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Jul 2017. Megacosm Cognitions has 10 board changes on record in total.
Megacosm Cognitions has 10 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 381 overdue payments to 10 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Megacosm Cognitions can be reached through the website megacosmcognitions.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.