
Orange Associates Private Limited
About Orange Associates Private Limited
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Orange Associates Private Limited was a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 01 February 1990.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1990PTC039090. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.69 Cr. It was formerly known as Onesource Education Private Limited and Saraswati House Private Limited. It was led by directors Atul Kumar Gupta and Ankur Gupta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office was at 9 Darya Ganj Near Mtnl Office, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.52 Cr, a decline of 61% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.03 Cr (net margin 40.9%) and EBITDA of ₹1.3 Cr (EBITDA margin 51.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 30% over three years.
The company had about 4 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹26.5 Cr on record. Court records list 35 cases involving the company, including 28 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Company details
Name history
Orange Associates has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Onesource Education Private Limited, and Saraswati House Private Limited. The current legal name is Orange Associates Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Orange Associates Private Limited | Current |
| Onesource Education Private Limited | Previous |
| Saraswati House Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Orange Associates Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address9 Darya Ganj Near Mtnl Office, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Orange Associates 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 |
Financials of Orange Associates Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableOrange Associates Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.52 Cr (down 61% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 30% over three years, including a 61% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 49% 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 | ₹2.52 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹1.3 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.03 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 51.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 40.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Orange Associates Private Limited
Orange Associates has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atul Kumar Gupta Also directs: Orange House Private Limited, Orange Education Private Limited | Director | 01 Feb 1990 | 36 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Ankur Gupta Also directs: Orange House Private Limited, Orange Education Private Limited, Purple Rose Garden & Resorts LLP and 2 more | Director | 13 May 2003 | 23 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Orange Associates Private Limited is audited by D C G & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| D C G & CO | FY 2019 | 004590N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Orange Associates Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2015 | 10622149 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Nov 2004 | 80021710 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹16.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Orange Associates Private Limited has 35 court cases on record: 28 filed by Orange Associates, 7 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 33 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| High courts | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 35)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Central, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by State | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (APP) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S Bhavani Book Distributors and 1 other | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (APP) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CHS) | Filed by the company against 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Orange Associates Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Orange Associates Private Limited has a workforce of 4 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Orange Associates has 2 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Orange Associates Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 1990: 2 appointments. The latest: Ankur Gupta was appointed as Director on 13 May 2003.
Frequently asked questions
Orange Associates has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Orange Associates was a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company worked in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 01 February 1990 and is registered under CIN U74899DL1990PTC039090. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Orange Associates was incorporated on 01 February 1990. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Orange Associates had 2 directors:
- Atul Kumar Gupta - Director
- Ankur Gupta - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Orange Associates is U74899DL1990PTC039090. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Orange Associates is at 9 Darya Ganj Near Mtnl Office, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
The latest financial statements of Orange Associates on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Orange Associates has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Orange Associates operated in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
Orange Associates has 35 court cases on record: 28 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.

