About Sakal Papers Private Limited
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Sakal Papers Private Limited is a private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 February 1948 and has been in existence for over 78 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN U22121PN1948PTC006177. Its GSTIN is 27AACCS7605Q1ZS (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹89.24 Lakh. It was formerly known as Sakal Papers Limited. It is led by directors including Pratap Govind Pawar (Whole-Time Director) and Mrunalini Abhijit Pawar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 595 Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹64.08 Cr, a growth of 101% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹27.03 Cr (net margin 42.2%) and EBITDA of ₹42 Cr (EBITDA margin 65.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over three years and 22% over five years.
The company has about 1,646 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹158.01 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹299.03 Cr on record. Court records list 637 cases involving the company, including 551 filed by the company and 86 filed against it; 37 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 esakal.com.
Company details
CIN history
Sakal Papers has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22121PN1948PLC006177. The current CIN is U22121PN1948PTC006177, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22121PN1948PTC006177 | Current |
| U22121PN1948PLC006177 | Previous |
Contact details
Sakal Papers Private Limited's registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra. Its website is esakal.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address595 Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution, 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
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Sakal Papers is real estate activities. In detail, this covers real estate activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Real estate activities | 68 | Real estate activities |
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Financials of Sakal Papers Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSakal Papers Private Limited reported revenue of ₹64.08 Cr (up 101% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over five years, including 101% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 54% 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 | ₹42 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹27.03 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 65.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 42.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Sakal Papers Private Limited
Sakal Papers has 5 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrunalini Abhijit Pawar | Director | 24 May 2008 | 18 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Supriya Sule Sadanand | Director | 30 Dec 1996 | 29 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Janhavi Abhijit Pawar Also directs: Sakal Media Private Limited, Apg Holdings Private Limited, Shivsom Kriyations Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 24 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Abhijit Pratap Pawar | Director | 30 Dec 1996 | 29 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Pratap Govind Pawar Also directs: DCF Agrotech and Advisory LLP, Wikas Packaging Industries LLP, DSL Reality LLP and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 21 Sep 1985 | 41 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Sakal Papers Private Limited is audited by G. M. OKA & CO. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| G. M. OKA & CO. | FY 2023 | 107185S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Sakal Papers Private 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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| 16 Jan 2025 | 101037307 | Others | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Feb 2022 | 100542490 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 100433519 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹75 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Aug 2019 | 100293323 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Dec 1958 | 90093488 | The British India General Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹60,000 | Open |
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Total charge records: 36 View all charges
Legal cases
Sakal Papers Private Limited has 637 court cases on record: 551 filed by Sakal Papers, 86 filed against it. 37 cases are pending and 600 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 583 | 52 | 30 |
| High courts | 51 | 32 | 7 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 637)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Visual Instinct India Pvt. Ltd., Through Dir. Sandeep Jat | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited Through Its Managing Director and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Godwit Entertainment Pvt Ltd Through Sidharth Mehta and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Avail Advertising India Pvt Ltd Through Avinash Shaligram | Pending |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Avail Advertising India Pvt Ltd Through Avinash Shaligram | 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
Sakal Papers Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 6 overdue payments to 2 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| DTSM & Associates |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Sakal Papers Private Limited has a workforce of 1,646 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Sakal Papers has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCS7605Q1ZS | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Sakal Papers Private Limited has 18 board changes on record since 1985: 5 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Janhavi Abhijit Pawar was appointed as Director on 24 Nov 2023.
81 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Sakal Papers is an active private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 February 1948 (78+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121PN1948PTC006177.
Sakal Papers has 5 current directors:
- Pratap Govind Pawar - Whole-Time Director
- Mrunalini Abhijit Pawar - Director
- Supriya Sule Sadanand - Director
- Janhavi Abhijit Pawar - Director
- Abhijit Pratap Pawar - Director
The latest financial statements of Sakal Papers on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Sakal Papers is 27AACCS7605Q1ZS, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sakal Papers is U22121PN1948PTC006177. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Sakal Papers has 637 court cases on record: 551 filed by the company and 86 filed against it. 37 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Sakal Papers was incorporated on 16 February 1948, making it 78+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
Janhavi Abhijit Pawar was appointed as Director on 24 Nov 2023. Janhavi Abhijit Pawar ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Mar 2023. Bhausaheb Balasaheb Patil ceased to be Director on 08 Oct 2020. Sakal Papers has 18 board changes on record in total.
Sakal Papers has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 6 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 14 Nov 2023.
Sakal Papers can be reached through the website esakal.com. Its registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Sakal Papers is at 595 Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411002.