Metro Publishers Private Limited
About Metro Publishers Private Limited
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Metro Publishers Private Limited is a private 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 07 February 1992 and has been in existence for over 34 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22110MH1992PTC065297. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.1 Lakh. It is led by directors Narendra Ramkishor Gupta and Pratish Narendra Gupta.
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 B – 1301 Brighton Tower Chs Ltd Lokhandwala Complex Near Samarth Temple Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹50,000, a decline of 92% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹15,800 (net margin 31.6%) and EBITDA of ₹15,800 (EBITDA margin 31.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 48% over three years and 51% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.07 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Metro Publishers Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
- Registered AddressB – 1301 Brighton Tower Chs Ltd Lokhandwala Complex Near Samarth Temple Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053
- 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
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Financials of Metro Publishers Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableMetro Publishers Private Limited reported revenue of ₹50,000 (down 92% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 51% over five years, including a 92% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 49% 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 Margin | 31.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 31.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Metro Publishers Private Limited
Metro Publishers has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Narendra Ramkishor Gupta Also directs: Crackndeal E-Commerce LLP, Aztaq E-Commerce LLP | Director | 01 Jul 1997 | 29 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Pratish Narendra Gupta Also directs: Crackndeal E-Commerce LLP, Aztaq E-Commerce LLP | Director | 28 May 2008 | 18 Years 5 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Metro Publishers Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Commercial Printing, Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals,etc. activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Vostok Publishers Private Limited | ₹51,954 (FY 2025) | 4.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Quality Printers Private Limited | ₹50,737 (FY 2025) | 207.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Metro Publishers Private Limitedthis company | ₹50,000 (FY 2024) | ₹15,800 | 31.6% | -92.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Apssd Web Private Limited | ₹50,000 (FY 2019) | Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Metro Publishers Private Limited is audited by H O AGARWAL & CO for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| H O AGARWAL & CO | FY 2020 | 118374W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Metro Publishers Private 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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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 13 Feb 2008 | 10106014 | Nkgsb Co-Operative Bank Limited | ₹29 Lakh | Open | |
| 18 Jul 2007 | 10061520 | The North Kanara G.S.B. Co-Operative Bank Ltd. | ₹6 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Nov 2006 | 10029649 | The North Kanara G. S. B. Co-Op. Bank Ltd. | ₹23 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Nov 2006 | 10030265 | The North Kanara G.S.B. Co-Op. Bank Ltd. | ₹29 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Apr 2006 | 10008553 | Citibank Na | ₹20 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Metro Publishers Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Metro Publishers Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Metro Publishers has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Metro Publishers Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 1997: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Bimla Ramkishore Gupta ceased to be Director on 31 May 2008.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Metro Publishers is an active private 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 07 February 1992 (34+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110MH1992PTC065297.
Metro Publishers has 2 current directors:
- Narendra Ramkishor Gupta - Director
- Pratish Narendra Gupta - Director
The latest financial statements of Metro Publishers 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.
No. Metro Publishers has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Metro Publishers is U22110MH1992PTC065297. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Metro Publishers was incorporated on 07 February 1992, making it 34+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Metro Publishers by revenue are Vostok Publishers Private Limited, Quality Printers Private Limited, Apssd Web Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Commercial Printing, Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals,etc. activities).
Bimla Ramkishore Gupta ceased to be Director on 31 May 2008. Pratish Narendra Gupta was appointed as Director on 28 May 2008. Narendra Ramkishor Gupta was appointed as Director on 01 Jul 1997.
The registered office of Metro Publishers is at B – 1301 Brighton Tower Chs Ltd Lokhandwala Complex Near Samarth Temple Andheri W, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
Metro Publishers operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
Metro Publishers has open charges of ₹1.07 Cr and no satisfied charges on record as per latest MCA filings.
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