- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0054522

About Percept Limited
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Percept Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Percept Finserve Private Limited. It operates in the event planning and management segment of the events and entertainment sector. It was incorporated on 08 May 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92120MH2002PLC135806. Its GSTIN is 27AACCP5602Q1Z2 (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.41 Cr. It was formerly known as Percept Picture Company Limited and Percept Picture Company Limited. It is led by directors including Harindra Pal Singh (Managing Director) and Ajay Chandwani.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹107.99 Cr, a decline of 29% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹17.06 Cr (net margin 15.8%) and EBITDA of ₹14.51 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 122% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company has about 46 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Foodlynn and Percept. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹41.68 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹50.86 Cr on record. Court records list 163 cases involving the company, including 61 filed by the company and 102 filed against it; 42 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹159.66 Cr; the latest was in December 2017.
Percept Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0054522). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website perceptindia.in.
Company details
Name history
Percept has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Percept Picture Company Limited, Percept Picture Company Limited, and Percept Picture Company Private Limited. The current legal name is Percept Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Percept Limited | Current |
| Percept Picture Company Limited | Previous |
| Percept Picture Company Limited | Previous |
| Percept Picture Company Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Percept has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92120MH2002PTC135806. The current CIN is U92120MH2002PLC135806, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92120MH2002PLC135806 | Current |
| U92120MH2002PTC135806 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Percept
Contact details
Percept Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is perceptindia.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressP2 Level 04 Percept House Raghuvanshi Estate 11/12 S.B. Marg Lowe, R Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryEvents and Entertainment, Event Planning & Management
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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
Percept operates two associated brands: Foodlynn and Percept. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides subscription-based delivery of healthy meals to customers. | foodlynn.org | |
| Film and TV commercials are produced and distributed by Percept. | perceptindia.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Percept is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers creative, arts and entertainment activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | R1 | Creative, arts and entertainment activities |
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Financials of Percept Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePercept Limited reported revenue of ₹107.99 Cr (down 29% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 29% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11%. EBITDA fell 81% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹17.06 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 15.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Percept Limited
Percept has 4 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harindra Pal Singh Also directs: Mais Vida Homes LLP, Percept Finserve Private Limited, Tiger Sports Marketing Pvt Ltd and 5 more | Managing Director | 08 May 2002 | 24 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Ajay Chandwani | Director | 02 Feb 2009 | 17 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Rubin Malkani Tolaram Also directs: Percept Integrated Marketing Services Private Limited, Birla Pacific Medspa Limited, 7 Peace Values Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 01 Sep 2012 | 14 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Karan Harindra Singh | Director | 24 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Percept Limited is audited by PATKAR AND PENDSE for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| PATKAR AND PENDSE | FY 2023 | 107824W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Percept 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 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 07 Mar 2025 | 101066493 | Others | ₹4 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 101066500 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2025 | 101047214 | Others | ₹18.25 Lakh | Open | |
| 24 Sep 2009 | 10180930 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Jan 2008 | 10086705 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹20 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Deals & funding
Percept Limited has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹159.66 Cr; the latest was in December 2017.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Passport Capital |
| Apr 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Everstone Capital Management Seller: Percept Finserve Private Limited |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Percept Finserve Private Limited Seller: BCCL |
| Mar 2008 | Funding round | ₹48.54 Cr | Investors: Everstone Capital Management, Percept D Mark (India ) Private Limited , P 9 Integrated Private Limited |
| Dec 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Edelweiss Financial Services Limited Seller: Percept Finserve Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Percept Limited has 163 court cases on record: 61 filed by Percept, 102 filed against it. 42 cases are pending and 121 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 84 | 46 | 18 |
| District courts | 77 | 55 | 24 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 163)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMEX) | Filed against the company by Royal Western India Turf Club Limited Racecourse, | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by Novex Communications Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Royal Western India Turf Club Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Percept Live Private Limited - Applicant(Org. Garnishee No.3) | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Royal Western India Turf Club Limited | 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 Percept Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Percept has 4 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Percept Live Private Limited | U74990MH2009PTC196041 | |
| Bollywood Corporation Private Limited | U92120MH2007PTC169266 | |
| Percept H Private Limited | U92199MH2001PTC132644 | |
| Allied Media Network Private Limited | U92413MH2006PTC164568 |
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Employees & EPFO
Percept Limited has a workforce of 46 employees on its EPFO records as of Aug 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Percept has 6 GST registrations: 1 active and 5 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCP5602Q1Z2 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Percept Limited has 18 board changes on record since 2002: 11 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Karan Harindra Singh was appointed as Director on 24 Dec 2024.
27 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Percept is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in event planning and management, within the events and entertainment industry. It was incorporated on 08 May 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92120MH2002PLC135806.
Percept has 4 current directors:
- Harindra Pal Singh - Managing Director
- Ajay Chandwani - Director
- Rubin Malkani Tolaram - Director
- Karan Harindra Singh - Director
The latest financial statements of Percept 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 GSTIN of Percept is 27AACCP5602Q1Z2, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 5 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Percept is U92120MH2002PLC135806. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Percept has 163 court cases on record: 61 filed by the company and 102 filed against it. 42 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Percept was incorporated on 08 May 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Percept has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹159.66 Cr; the latest was in December 2017.
Karan Harindra Singh was appointed as Director on 24 Dec 2024. Ajaykumar Upadhyay ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 16 Sep 2024. Ram Krishan Om Namo Chaturvedi ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Aug 2022. Percept has 18 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Percept is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0054522).