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Malar Publications Limited - media and publishing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹131.89 Cr
▲ 9% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹16.38 Cr
Net margin 12.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹40.04 Cr
EBITDA margin 30.4%
Authorised capital
₹45.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹18.23 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹244.25 Cr
Satisfied ₹90.62 Cr
Company age
47 yrs
Est. 1979
Employees · EPFO
55
Provident fund records
About Malar Publications Limited
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Malar Publications Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 22 February 1979 and has been in existence for over 47 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1979PLC007728. Its GSTIN is 33AAACM2573P1Z8 (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹45.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹18.23 Cr. It was formerly known as Malar Publications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Vairakan Sundaresan (Managing Director) and Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 1091 Poonamallee High Road., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹131.89 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹16.38 Cr (net margin 12.4%) and EBITDA of ₹40.04 Cr (EBITDA margin 30.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 55 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Malar Publications. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹244.25 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹90.62 Cr on record. Court records list 31 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 25 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹10.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2016.
Malar Publications Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0000358). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website mpl.in.
Company details
CIN U22121TN1979PLC007728
Registration Number 007728
Incorporation Date 22 February 1979
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TN-02-0000358
Name history
Malar Publications has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Malar Publications Private Limited, and Malar Publications Limited. The current legal name is Malar Publications Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Malar Publications Limited | Current |
| Malar Publications Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Malar Publications has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22121TN1979PTC007728. The current CIN is U22121TN1979PLC007728, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22121TN1979PLC007728 | Current |
| U22121TN1979PTC007728 | Previous |
Key People
Vairakan Sundaresan Managing Director Ramasamy Muralidharan Cfo Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian Director Recognitions & Rankings of Malar Publications
Contact details
Malar Publications Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is mpl.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address1091 Poonamallee High Road., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting, Print Media & Publishing
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Brands
Malar Publications operates one associated brand: Malar Publications. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Media publishing, printing, and broadcasting services in India. | mpl.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Malar Publications is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities, broadcasting and programming activities and motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities | |
| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Malar Publications Limited
FY 2024 filings availableMalar Publications Limited reported revenue of ₹131.89 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹131.89 Cr ▲ 9%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹16.38 Cr margin 12.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹40.04 Cr margin 30.4%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 9%
3 years · compounded
▲ 12%
5 years · compounded
▲ 1%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 32%
3 years · compounded
▲ 25%
5 years · compounded
▲ 8%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 32% 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 | 30.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 12.4% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Malar Publications Limited
Malar Publications Limited currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 8 former directors have served the organization.
Current Directors and KMP
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Rukmani Publications Private Limited, Rani Syndicate Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 01 Nov 2018 | 7 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Sivaselvi | Director | 27 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Thangaraj Janarthanan | Director | 25 Mar 1994 | 32 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Balasubramanian Sivanthi Adityan Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Rukmani Publications Private Limited, Rani Syndicate Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 12 Jul 2012 | 14 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Ramasamy Muralidharan Also directs: Aruna Hotels Limited, Thanthi Green Ventures Private Limited | Cfo | 01 Apr 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Vairakan Sundaresan | Managing Director | 14 Feb 2017 | 9 Years 8 Months | Current |
Showing 6 of 7 current directors and KMP. View all directors and KMP
Auditor
Malar Publications Limited is audited by BALA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| BALA & CO | FY 2023 | 000318S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Malar Publications Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹244.25 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹90.62 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | 101165198 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 101072285 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 101022526 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹71.2 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 100877823 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Apr 2023 | 100732169 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.57 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 49 View all charges
Deals & funding
Malar Publications Limited has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹10.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2016.
Total deals
7
Secondary share transfers
4
Funding rounds
2
Rights issue
1
Disclosed funding
₹10.59 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Rights issue | ₹7 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2012 | Funding round | ₹2.76 Cr | Investors: Sivels Holdings Private Limited |
| Jul 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Rukmani Publications Private Limited Seller: 4 individuals |
| Dec 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Sovereign Media Marketing Private Limited Seller: Subasri Realty Private Limited |
| Nov 2006 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Subasri Realty Private Limited 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
Malar Publications Limited has 31 court cases on record: 6 filed by Malar Publications, 25 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 30 are disposed.
Total cases
31
Filed by the company
6
Filed against the company
25
Pending
1
Disposed
30
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 22 | 18 | 1 |
| District courts | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 31)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court | Court case ((T)CMA(TM)) | Filed by the company against M/S. Malar Network Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Matrix Cellular International Services Pvt.Ltd., | Disposed |
| District court, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Chennai Murasu Private Ltd., Thiru. V.Ramasamy and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.) | Filed by the company against Broadcast Engineering and Consultants India Limited & Anr | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Malar Publications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Malar Publications has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Associated companies
Employees & EPFO
Malar Publications Limited has a workforce of 55 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 02, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
55
Active EPFO establishments
2
Employee growth
-12.7%
GST
Malar Publications has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACM2573P1Z8 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 34AAACM2573P1Z6 | Puducherry | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Malar Publications Limited has 13 board changes on record since 1992: 10 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Sivaselvi was appointed as Director on 27 Jul 2022.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 40.00 Cr with Charge ID 101165198 was registered on 16 Sep 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 7.50 Cr with Charge ID 101072285 was registered on 28 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.71 Cr with Charge ID 101022526 was registered on 16 Dec 2024.
AGM
Malar Publications Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge with Idbi Bank Limited of Rs. 20.00 Cr registered on 31 Dec 2007 with Charge ID 10084427 was modified on 26 Sep 2024.
Filing
Malar Publications Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Chennai.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 10.00 Cr with Charge ID 100877823 was registered on 29 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited of Rs. 12.50 Cr registered on 22 Sep 2014 with Charge ID 10536089 was modified on 29 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.57 Cr with Charge ID 100732169 was registered on 05 Apr 2023.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 2.63 Cr with Charge ID 100703561 was registered on 20 Mar 2023.
Charges
A charge with Idbi Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 23.50 Cr with Charge ID 100689415 was registered on 27 Feb 2023.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.47 Cr with Charge ID 100604205 was registered on 10 Aug 2022.
107 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Malar Publications is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 22 February 1979 (47+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121TN1979PLC007728.
Malar Publications has 7 current directors and KMP:
- Vairakan Sundaresan - Managing Director
- Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian - Director
- Sivaselvi - Director
- Thangaraj Janarthanan - Director
- Balasubramanian Sivanthi Adityan - Director
- Veerappalam Mahalingam - Director
- Ramasamy Muralidharan - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Malar Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Malar Publications is 33AAACM2573P1Z8, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 34AAACM2573P1Z6 (Puducherry).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Malar Publications is U22121TN1979PLC007728. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Malar Publications has 31 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 25 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Malar Publications was incorporated on 22 February 1979, making it 47+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Malar Publications has 7 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹10.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2016.
Sivaselvi was appointed as Director on 27 Jul 2022. Veerappalam Mahalingam was appointed as Director on 07 Jun 2022. Rajeev Nambiar ceased to be Ceo(Kmp) on 19 Aug 2021. Malar Publications has 13 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Malar Publications is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0000358).