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Nava-Bharat Press Limited - media and publishing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹170.24 Cr
▲ 8% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹7.63 Cr
Net margin 4.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹14.49 Cr
EBITDA margin 8.5%
Authorised capital
₹5.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹5.5 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹67.68 Cr
Satisfied ₹282.45 Cr
Company age
49 yrs
Est. 1977
Employees · EPFO
257
Provident fund records
About Nava-Bharat Press Limited
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Nava-Bharat Press Limited is a public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 20 June 1977 and has been in existence for over 49 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22100MH1977PLC019714. Its GSTIN is 27AAACN5787A1ZH (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.5 Cr. It was formerly known as Navabharat Press Private Limited and Nava-Bharat Press Private Limited. It is led by directors including Nimish Vinod Maheshwari (Whole-Time Director) and Vaibhav Nimish Maheshwari.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 October 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Navabharat Bhawanchatrapati Square Wardha Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440018.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹170.24 Cr, a growth of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹7.63 Cr (net margin 4.5%) and EBITDA of ₹14.49 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 51% over three years and 21% over five years.
The company has about 257 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹67.68 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹282.45 Cr on record. Court records list 58 cases involving the company, including 21 filed by the company and 37 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2017. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Springer Nature India Private Limited with revenue of ₹177.94 Cr.
Nava-Bharat Press Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-20-0005891). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website enavabharat.com.
Company details
CIN U22100MH1977PLC019714
Registration Number 019714
Incorporation Date 20 June 1977
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 31 October 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-20-0005891
Name history
Nava-Bharat Press has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Navabharat Press Private Limited, and Nava-Bharat Press Private Limited. The current legal name is Nava-Bharat Press Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Nava-Bharat Press Limited | Current |
| Navabharat Press Private Limited | Previous |
| Nava-Bharat Press Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Nava-Bharat Press has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22100MH1977PTC019714. The current CIN is U22100MH1977PLC019714, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22100MH1977PLC019714 | Current |
| U22100MH1977PTC019714 | Previous |
Key People
Nimish Vinod Maheshwari Whole-Time Director Vaibhav Nimish Maheshwari Director Raghav Nimish Maheshwari Director Recognitions & Rankings of Nava-Bharat Press
Contact details
Nava-Bharat Press Limited's registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its website is enavabharat.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressNavabharat Bhawanchatrapati Square Wardha Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440018
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Business activity
The main business activity of Nava-Bharat Press 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 Nava-Bharat Press Limited
FY 2025 filings availableNava-Bharat Press Limited reported revenue of ₹170.24 Cr (up 8% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹170.24 Cr ▲ 8%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹7.63 Cr margin 4.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹14.49 Cr margin 8.5%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 8%
3 years · compounded
▲ 51%
5 years · compounded
▲ 21%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 47%
3 years · compounded
▲ 30%
5 years · compounded
▲ 15%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 21% over five years, including 8% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 47% 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 | ₹14.49 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹7.63 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 8.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Nava-Bharat Press Limited
Nava-Bharat Press has 5 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Nimish Maheshwari | Director | 06 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Raghav Nimish Maheshwari | Director | 15 Mar 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Abhishek Kabra Also directs: Coventry Springs Private Limited | Additional Director | 11 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Nimish Vinod Maheshwari Also directs: Madhyadesh Publications Private Limited, Madhyadesh Press Private Limited, N.B.(Navbharat) Infraventure Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 06 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Rishabh Pansari | Additional Director | 11 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Nava-Bharat Press Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springer Nature India Private Limited | ₹177.94 Cr (FY 2025) | -6.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Sapna Book House Private Limited | ₹175.51 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Viva Books Private Limited | ₹172.44 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Nava-Bharat Press Limitedthis company | ₹170.24 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹7.63 Cr | 4.5% | 8.0% | 257 | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Rachna Sagar Private Limited | ₹152.98 Cr (FY 2025) | 26.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| New Saraswati House ( India ) Private Limited | ₹144.14 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Nava-Bharat Press Limited is audited by SardaSoni Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SardaSoni Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 117235W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Nava-Bharat Press 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
₹67.68 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹282.45 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2025 | 101066081 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Jan 2025 | 101045524 | Others | ₹60 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 May 2023 | 100728497 | Others | ₹12 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Mar 2022 | 100556208 | Others | ₹2.99 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Jun 2020 | 100344603 | Others | ₹8.84 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 35 View all charges
Deals & funding
Nava-Bharat Press Limited has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2017.
Total deals
5
Secondary share transfers
5
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Vinod R.maheshwari Huf, 3 individuals Seller: Betwa Finlease Private Limited , Enbee Finlease Limited , Amarkantak Farms Private Limited |
| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Betwa Finlease Private Limited |
| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Jun 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Nava-Bharat Press Limited has 58 court cases on record: 21 filed by Nava-Bharat Press, 37 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 53 are disposed.
Total cases
58
Filed by the company
21
Filed against the company
37
Pending
5
Disposed
53
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 40 | 25 | 3 |
| High courts | 18 | 12 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 58)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Appeal | Filed against the company by Pudmjee Paper Products Ltd. (Earlier Known As Pudumjeet Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd) Pune- 411033 Maravoor Wamorkar and Company | Pending |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Elesonic Healthcare Private Limited, Kaushik Ganguly, Anjana Ganguly,Suvendu Das, Sudhir Kumar | Disposed |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (Other Misc.Cri.Appln) | Filed by the company against Elesonic Healthcare Private Limited, Kaushik Ganguly, Anjana Ganguly,Suvendu Das, Sudhir Kumar | Disposed |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (R.C.A.) | Filed against the company by Pudumjee Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CS(OS)) | Filed against the company by M/S Hughes Communications India Ltd | 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 Nava-Bharat Press Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Nava-Bharat Press has 2 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.
2
Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| N.B.(Navbharat) Infraventure Private Limited | U45100MH2020PTC339290 | |
| Navabharat Infraventures Private Limited | U45201MH1998PTC114898 |
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Employees & EPFO
Nava-Bharat Press Limited has a workforce of 257 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
257
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
0.4%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 | 257 |
| FY 2025-26 | |
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| FY 2023-24 | |
| FY 2022-23 | |
| FY 2021-22 | |
| FY 2020-21 | |
| FY 2019-20 | |
| FY 2018-19 | |
| FY 2017-18 | |
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GST
Nava-Bharat Press has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACN5787A1ZH | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Nava-Bharat Press Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2008: 5 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Abhishek Kabra was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Jan 2025.
AGM
Nava-Bharat Press Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 31 Oct 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Nava-Bharat Press Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Mumbai.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 30.00 Cr with Charge ID 101066081 was registered on 03 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 May 2023 via Charge ID 100728498 with Others was fully satisfied on 03 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.60 Cr with Charge ID 101045524 was registered on 29 Jan 2025.
Appointed
Abhishek Kabra was appointed as Additional Director.
Appointed
Rishabh Pansari was appointed as Additional Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 24 Jul 2016 via Charge ID 100041347 with Others was fully satisfied on 05 Feb 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 12.00 Cr with Charge ID 100728497 was registered on 17 May 2023.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 5.00 Cr with Charge ID 100728498 was registered on 17 May 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 18 Nov 2021 via Charge ID 100506632 with Others was fully satisfied on 03 Apr 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 16 Jul 2014 via Charge ID 10511828 with Others was fully satisfied on 03 Apr 2023.
83 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Nava-Bharat Press is an active public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 June 1977 (49+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22100MH1977PLC019714.
Nava-Bharat Press has 5 current directors:
- Nimish Vinod Maheshwari - Whole-Time Director
- Vaibhav Nimish Maheshwari - Director
- Raghav Nimish Maheshwari - Director
- Abhishek Kabra - Additional Director
- Rishabh Pansari - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Nava-Bharat Press on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 October 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Nava-Bharat Press is 27AAACN5787A1ZH, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Nava-Bharat Press is U22100MH1977PLC019714. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Nava-Bharat Press has 58 court cases on record: 21 filed by the company and 37 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Nava-Bharat Press was incorporated on 20 June 1977, making it 49+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Nava-Bharat Press has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in March 2017.
The peers of Nava-Bharat Press by revenue are Springer Nature India Private Limited, Sapna Book House Private Limited, Viva Books Private Limited, Rachna Sagar Private Limited, New Saraswati House ( India ) Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Abhishek Kabra was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Jan 2025. Rishabh Pansari was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Jan 2025. Anil Bajpai ceased to be Director on 04 Jun 2021. Nava-Bharat Press has 14 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Nava-Bharat Press is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-20-0005891).
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