Merchant Media Limited
About Merchant Media Limited
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Merchant Media Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 18 February 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22219MH1991PLC060347.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.2 Cr. It is led by directors including Minhaz Dost Merchant (Managing Director) and Kahini Minhaz Merchant (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 1002 Samudra Seth Saharagyari Lane 51 – D Bhulabhi Desai Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400026.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹14.15 Lakh, a decline of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹7.72 Lakh (net margin 54.5%) and EBITDA of ₹7.72 Lakh (EBITDA margin 54.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over three years and 10% over five years.
Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Merchant Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22219MH1991PTC060347. The current CIN is U22219MH1991PLC060347, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22219MH1991PLC060347 | Current |
| U22219MH1991PTC060347 | Previous |
Contact details
Merchant Media Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address1002 Samudra Seth Saharagyari Lane 51 – D Bhulabhi Desai Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400026
- 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 Merchant Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | 58 | Publishing activities |
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Financials of Merchant Media Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMerchant Media Limited reported revenue of ₹14.15 Lakh (down 27% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including a 27% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 5% 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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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 54.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 54.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Merchant Media Limited
Merchant Media has 3 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahini Minhaz Merchant | Whole-Time Director | 18 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Fatema Merchant | Director | 01 Jan 2009 | 17 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Minhaz Dost Merchant | Managing Director | 18 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Merchant Media Limited is audited by MANDHANIA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| MANDHANIA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2020 | 114942W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Merchant Media Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
Merchant Media Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (SS Cases) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Merchant Media Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1991: 3 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Bakul Rajni Patel ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 26 Oct 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Merchant Media is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 18 February 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22219MH1991PLC060347.
Merchant Media has 3 current directors:
- Minhaz Dost Merchant - Managing Director
- Kahini Minhaz Merchant - Whole-Time Director
- Fatema Merchant - Director
The latest financial statements of Merchant Media 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Merchant Media is U22219MH1991PLC060347. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Merchant Media has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Merchant Media was incorporated on 18 February 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Bakul Rajni Patel ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 26 Oct 2018. Balkrishna Sakarlal Bhatt ceased to be Director on 03 Mar 2016. Fatema Merchant was appointed as Director on 01 Jan 2009. Merchant Media has 5 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Merchant Media is at 1002 Samudra Seth Saharagyari Lane 51 – D Bhulabhi Desai Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400026.
Merchant Media operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
The compliance status of Merchant Media is compliant as of 21 July 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
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