Star Publications Private Limited
About Star Publications Private Limited
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Star Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the books segment of the printing and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 April 1969 and has been in existence for over 57 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1969PTC005028.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹4 Lakh. It is led by directors Amarnath Varma (Managing Director) and Suman Varma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at 4/5B Asif Ali Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.01 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.74 Lakh (net margin 2.7%) and EBITDA of ₹6.08 Lakh (EBITDA margin 6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over three years and 9% over five years.
Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Star Publications Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address4/5B Asif Ali Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002
- IndustryPrinting & Publishing, Books, Newspaper, Periodicals 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Star Publications 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 Star Publications Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableStar Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.01 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including a 6% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 4% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹1.01 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹6.08 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.74 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Star Publications Private Limited
Star Publications has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Amarnath Varma | Managing Director | 25 Apr 1969 | 57 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Suman Varma | Director | 06 Aug 1981 | 45 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Star Publications Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in 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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| Narosa Publishing House Private Limited. | ₹1.03 Cr (FY 2025) | -31.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Anant Media Private Limited | ₹1.03 Cr (FY 2019) | -34.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Primecraft Games Private Limited | ₹1.02 Cr (FY 2024) | -17.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Conclave Technologies Private Limited | ₹1.02 Cr (FY 2019) | -41.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Shri Balaji Think Media Private Limited | ₹1.01 Cr (FY 2025) | -17.0% | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Star Publications Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.01 Cr (FY 2019) | ₹2.74 Lakh | 2.7% | -6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| K3 Technologies Private Limited | ₹1 Cr (FY 2025) | -61.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| SK 24X7 Services Private Limited | ₹1 Cr (FY 2017) | 93.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Unity Media and Infrastructure Limited | ₹99.99 Lakh (FY 2024) | 4.0% | Guwahati, Assam, India | |||
| Young Mind News Papers Private Limited | ₹99.86 Lakh (FY 2023) | 0.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Olive Ridley Media Private Limited | ₹99.59 Lakh (FY 2024) | -12.0% | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
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Auditor
Star Publications Private Limited is audited by SANJEEV MAHENDRU & CO. for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SANJEEV MAHENDRU & CO. | FY 2017 | 005214N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Star Publications Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Legal cases
Star Publications Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by Star Publications, 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (3 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.A.) | Filed against the company by Ms Star Publications Pvt. Ltd and 3 others | Disposed |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.A.) | Filed by the company against Star Publications Pvt.Ltd. Etc 3 and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (Civil M.A.) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Star Publications Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 1969: 2 appointments. The latest: Suman Varma was appointed as Director on 06 Aug 1981.
Frequently asked questions
Star Publications is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in books, within the printing and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 April 1969 (57+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1969PTC005028.
Star Publications has 2 current directors:
- Amarnath Varma - Managing Director
- Suman Varma - Director
The latest financial statements of Star Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Star Publications is U74899DL1969PTC005028. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Star Publications has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it.
Star Publications was incorporated on 25 April 1969, making it 57+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
The peers of Star Publications by revenue are Narosa Publishing House Private Limited, Anant Media Private Limited, Primecraft Games Private Limited, Conclave Technologies Private Limited, Shri Balaji Think Media Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Suman Varma was appointed as Director on 06 Aug 1981. Amarnath Varma was appointed as Managing Director on 25 Apr 1969.
The registered office of Star Publications is at 45B Asif Ali Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
Star Publications operates in the printing and publishing industry, in the books segment.
The compliance status of Star Publications is compliant as of 28 August 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
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