About Lokmat Media Private Limited
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Lokmat Media 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 21 June 1973 and has been in existence for over 53 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U99999MH1973PTC016613. Its GSTIN is 27AAACL1888J1Z6 (Maharashtra). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹75 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹32.15 Cr. It was formerly known as Lokmat Newspapers Private Limited and Lokmat Media Limited. It is led by directors including Rishi Rajendra Darda (Managing Director) and Devendra Vijay Darda (Managing 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 2024. The registered office is at 'B' Wing Mittal Tower 12th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹760.22 Cr, a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹126.77 Cr (net margin 16.7%) and EBITDA of ₹205.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 27.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 1,165 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary and 1 joint venture.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Lokmat Media and Lokmat. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹62.21 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹200.23 Cr on record. Court records list 2,660 cases involving the company, including 2,307 filed by the company and 353 filed against it; 673 cases are pending. The company has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹11 Lakh; the latest was in July 2024. Its 8 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Lok Prakashan Limited with revenue of ₹1,056.8 Cr. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 512 overdue payments to 28 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 lokmat.net.
Company details
Name history
Lokmat Media has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Lokmat Newspapers Private Limited, Lokmat Media Limited, and Lokmat Newspaper Private Limited. The current legal name is Lokmat Media Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Lokmat Media Private Limited | Current |
| Lokmat Newspapers Private Limited | Previous |
| Lokmat Media Limited | Previous |
| Lokmat Newspaper Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Lokmat Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U99999MH1973PLC016613. The current CIN is U99999MH1973PTC016613, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U99999MH1973PTC016613 | Current |
| U99999MH1973PLC016613 | Previous |
Contact details
Lokmat Media Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is lokmat.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered Address'B' Wing Mittal Tower 12th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- 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
Brands
Lokmat Media operates two associated brands: Lokmat Media and Lokmat. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| It functions as an online platform offering latest news in hindi for global audiences. | lokmatnews.in | |
| Media production, publishing and printing newspapers. | lokmat.net |
Business activity
The main business activity of Lokmat Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Lokmat Media Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableLokmat Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹760.22 Cr (up 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 1% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 7% 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 | ₹205.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹126.77 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 27.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 16.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Lokmat Media Private Limited
Lokmat Media has 5 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Annarao Muley | Director | 01 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Rishi Rajendra Darda Also directs: Darda Investment and Properties Pvt Ltd, Shlok- Art Promoter LLP, Coralbells Realtors LLP and 5 more | Managing Director | 21 Nov 2001 | 24 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Vijay Jawaharlal Darda Also directs: Asera Hospitality LLP, Prithvi Prakashan Private Limited, Darda Investment and Properties Pvt Ltd and 3 more | Whole-Time Director | 24 Jan 1974 | 52 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Devendra Vijay Darda Also directs: Asera Hospitality LLP, Prithvi Prakashan Private Limited, Darda Investment and Properties Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Managing Director | 20 May 2002 | 24 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Karan Rajendra Darda Also directs: Prithvi Prakashan Private Limited, Darda Investment and Properties Pvt Ltd, The Indian Newspaper Society. and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 01 Apr 2009 | 17 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Lokmat Media Private Limited is compared with the 8 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), 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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| Lok Prakashan Limited | ₹1,056.8 Cr (FY 2024) | 56.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Hindustan Media Ventures Limited | ₹872.71 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Patna, Bihar, India | |||
| Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited | ₹804.61 Cr (FY 2025) | -15.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| THG Publishing Private Limited | ₹771.95 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Lokmat Media Private Limitedthis company | ₹760.22 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹126.77 Cr | 16.7% | 1.0% | 1,165 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| The Mathru Bhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited | ₹596 Cr (FY 2025) | -5.0% | Kozhikode, Kerala, India | |||
| The Indian Express Private Limited | ₹527.94 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Jagati Publications Limited | ₹431.98 Cr (FY 2025) | -38.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| The Sandesh Limited | ₹331.48 Cr (FY 2025) | -32.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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Auditor
Lokmat Media Private Limited is audited by S M P AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S M P AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2024 | 134457W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Lokmat Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Jul 2025 | 101129472 | Bank of India | ₹50,000 | Open | |
| 01 Jan 2025 | 101066989 | Bank of India | ₹12.83 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 100949750 | Bank of India | ₹1 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 100949820 | Bank of India | ₹2 Lakh | Open | |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 100940262 | Bank of India | ₹34 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 22 View all charges
Deals & funding
Lokmat Media Private Limited has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹11 Lakh; the latest was in July 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Jawaharlal Darda Family Trust, RAS Trust, ASRA Trust |
| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Jawaharlal Darda Family Trust, RAS Trust, AROKL Trust Seller: 4 individuals |
| May 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Lokmat Media Private Limited has 2,660 court cases on record: 2,307 filed by Lokmat Media, 353 filed against it. 673 cases are pending and 1,987 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2,126 | 177 | 627 |
| High courts | 509 | 172 | 43 |
| Supreme Court | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 2,660)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Nagpur, Maharashtra | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S Mahamaya Infra Developers Private Limited Through Its Authorised Representative Muneez Deshmukh | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Bebanco Developers Limited | Pending |
| District court, Latur, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Techeon IT Services Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S Nirvana International Spa Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Bebanco Developers Limited and 1 other | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Lokmat Media Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 30 Jul 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 30 Jul 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Lokmat Media Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 512 overdue payments to 28 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 28)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Santosh Carewell Security Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Reynold Graphics Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Lokmat Media has 1 subsidiary company and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Lok8 Infra Private Limited | U45100MH2007PTC174078 |
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Employees & EPFO
Lokmat Media Private Limited has a workforce of 1,165 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 11, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Lokmat Media has 7 GST registrations: 5 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACL1888J1Z6 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 30AAACL1888J1ZJ | Goa | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACL1888J2Z7 | Delhi | Active | 24 Oct 2017 |
| 09AAACL1888J2Z3 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 25 Jun 2020 |
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Recent activity
Lokmat Media Private Limited has 18 board changes on record since 1974: 5 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Balaji Annarao Muley was appointed as Director on 01 Feb 2024.
51 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Lokmat Media 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 21 June 1973 (53+ years old) and is registered under CIN U99999MH1973PTC016613.
Lokmat Media has 5 current directors:
- Rishi Rajendra Darda - Managing Director
- Devendra Vijay Darda - Managing Director
- Vijay Jawaharlal Darda - Whole-Time Director
- Karan Rajendra Darda - Whole-Time Director
- Balaji Annarao Muley - Director
The latest financial statements of Lokmat Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Lokmat Media is 27AAACL1888J1Z6, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 30AAACL1888J1ZJ (Goa), 07AAACL1888J2Z7 (Delhi), 09AAACL1888J2Z3 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Lokmat Media is U99999MH1973PTC016613. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Lokmat Media has 2,660 court cases on record: 2,307 filed by the company and 353 filed against it. 673 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Lokmat Media was incorporated on 21 June 1973, making it 53+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Lokmat Media has 7 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹11 Lakh; the latest was in July 2024.
The peers of Lokmat Media by revenue are Lok Prakashan Limited, Hindustan Media Ventures Limited, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited, THG Publishing Private Limited, The Mathru Bhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited and 3 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Balaji Annarao Muley was appointed as Director on 01 Feb 2024. Ramesh Sukhraj Bora ceased to be Additional Director on 01 Feb 2016. Balaji Annarao Muley ceased to be Additional Director on 01 Oct 2015. Lokmat Media has 18 board changes on record in total.
Lokmat Media has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 512 overdue payments to 28 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.
Lokmat Media can be reached through the website lokmat.net. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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