About M M Publications Limited
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M M Publications Limited is a public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 26 May 1971 and has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U22110KL1971PLC002354. Its GSTIN is 32AACCM2082P1ZC (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ashok Kandathil Kuriyan and Modisseril Koshy Mathew.
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 P B No 226 Erayilkadavu, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹71.45 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.58 Cr (net margin -7.8%) and EBITDA of -₹4.06 Cr (EBITDA margin -5.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 257 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Vanitha. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹71.65 Cr on record. Court records list 98 cases involving the company, including 81 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 23 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website mmpublications.com.
Company details
Contact details
M M Publications Limited's registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala. Its website is mmpublications.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressP B No 226 Erayilkadavu, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686001
- 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
M M Publications operates one associated brand: Vanitha. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Lifestyle content publishing, including fashion, beauty, and health services in India. | vanitha.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of M M Publications is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of M M Publications Limited
FY 2024 filings availableM M Publications Limited reported revenue of ₹71.45 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 5% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8%. EBITDA fell 232% 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 | -₹4.06 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.58 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -5.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -7.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of M M Publications Limited
M M Publications has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashok Kandathil Kuriyan Also directs: Indo Roses and Floriculture Limited, Pandalur Plantations Private Limited, Balanoor Printers Limited and 5 more | Director | 31 May 1979 | 47 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Modisseril Koshy Mathew Also directs: Sicaf Private Limited, Aero Estates and Leasing Company Limited | Director | 02 Apr 2013 | 13 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Mammen Jacob Also directs: The Gokul Rubber and Tea Plantations Ltd | Director | 25 May 2015 | 11 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
M M Publications Limited is audited by ZACHARIAH AND ZACHARIAH for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ZACHARIAH AND ZACHARIAH | FY 2023 | 004806S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of M M 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 26 Sep 2023 | 100796498 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3.7 Cr | Open | |
| 10 May 2022 | 100575573 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹21.75 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Jan 2022 | 100533950 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹7.64 Lakh | Open | |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 100480773 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹13.42 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Jan 2019 | 100237528 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹28.06 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Legal cases
M M Publications Limited has 98 court cases on record: 81 filed by M M Publications, 17 filed against it. 23 cases are pending and 75 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 71 | 6 | 12 |
| High courts | 27 | 11 | 11 |
Cases on record (5 of 98)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Katic Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Siljy's Electrolysis Private Limited, Building No- 51/2863 (Old No. 29/1388-1), 1St Floor, Preethi Building, Vytila P.O, Ernakulam - 682019. and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S A H Wheeler and Company Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Katic Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Kottayam, Kerala | Execution petition | Filed by the company against Adgear Media Pvt Ltd and 2 others | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for M M Publications Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
M M Publications Limited has a workforce of 257 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 11, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
M M Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AACCM2082P1ZC | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
M M Publications Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1979: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Cherian Kurien ceased to be Director on 13 Apr 2021.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
M M Publications is an active public limited company based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 26 May 1971 (55+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110KL1971PLC002354.
M M Publications has 3 current directors:
- Ashok Kandathil Kuriyan - Director
- Modisseril Koshy Mathew - Director
- Mammen Jacob - Director
The latest financial statements of M M 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 M M Publications is 32AACCM2082P1ZC, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of M M Publications is U22110KL1971PLC002354. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
M M Publications has 98 court cases on record: 81 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 23 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
M M Publications was incorporated on 26 May 1971, making it 55+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Cherian Kurien ceased to be Director on 13 Apr 2021. Mammen Jacob ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2015. Mammen Jacob was appointed as Director on 25 May 2015. M M Publications has 7 board changes on record in total.
M M Publications can be reached through the website mmpublications.com. Its registered office is in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
The registered office of M M Publications is at P B No 226 Erayilkadavu, Kottayam, Kerala, India – 686001.