- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-HR-05-0027364

About Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited
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Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the online education and learning platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 14 February 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U22110TG2007PTC052771. Its GSTIN is 07AAECP6764F1Z8 (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.76 Cr. It is led by directors including Rama Lakshmi Peri and Maheshwer Peri.
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 Level 3 'Akasam' 10 – 1 – 17/1/1 Masabtank, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500028.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹55.7 Cr, a growth of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.4 Cr (net margin 6.1%) and EBITDA of ₹9.9 Cr (EBITDA margin 17.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company has about 105 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Careers360. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5.35 Cr on record. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. The company has 9 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹34.8 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-HR-05-0027364). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website careers360.com.
Company details
CIN history
Pathfinder Publishing has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22110AP2007PTC052771. The current CIN is U22110TG2007PTC052771, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22110TG2007PTC052771 | Current |
| U22110AP2007PTC052771 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Pathfinder Publishing
Contact details
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is careers360.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressLevel 3 'Akasam' 10 – 1 – 17/1/1 Masabtank, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500028
- IndustryInternet, Online Education & Learning Platforms
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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
Pathfinder Publishing operates one associated brand: Careers360. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of information, tools, and services for education and career planning | careers360.com |
Financials of Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePathfinder Publishing Private Limited reported revenue of ₹55.7 Cr (up 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over five years, including 15% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 27% 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) | ₹3.4 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 17.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited
Pathfinder Publishing has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Gopal Devanahalli | Nominee Director | 21 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Rama Lakshmi Peri Also directs: Edukriti Learning Solutions Private Limited | Director | 14 Feb 2007 | 19 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Maheshwer Peri | Director | 14 Feb 2007 | 19 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited is audited by akasam & associates for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| akasam & associates | FY 2025 | 005832S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 22 Jan 2024 | 100861554 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹20.01 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 100850145 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 100673097 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹15 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited has 9 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹34.8 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: MEMG Family Office Seller: Merittrac Services Private Limited |
| May 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| May 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Chanakya Corporate Services Private Limited , 3 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2016 | Funding round | ₹23.33 Cr | Investors: Merittrac Services Private Limited |
| Aug 2014 | Funding round | ₹3.87 Cr | Investors: Chanakya Corporate Services Private Limited , 3 individuals |
To see the full deal history of Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited, buy the company report.
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited has 11 court cases on record: 4 filed by Pathfinder Publishing, 7 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| High courts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Revision petition | Filed against the company by Planman Media Pvt. Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, South West, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by State | Disposed |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by State | Disposed |
| District court, South, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1802-Ordinary Civil Matters : T.P. Under Section 25 of the C.P.C.) | Filed by the company against The Indian Institute of Planning and Management and Ors. Etc Etc. | 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 Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Pathfinder Publishing has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2025. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Edukriti Learning Solutions Private Limited | U80904DL2009PTC197103 |
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Employees & EPFO
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited has a workforce of 105 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 23, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Pathfinder Publishing has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAECP6764F1Z8 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAECP6764F1ZA | Haryana | Active | 18 May 2019 |
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Recent activity
Pathfinder Publishing Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Gopal Devanahalli was appointed as Nominee Director on 21 Nov 2024.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Pathfinder Publishing is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in online education and learning platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 14 February 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110TG2007PTC052771.
Pathfinder Publishing has 3 current directors:
- Gopal Devanahalli - Nominee Director
- Rama Lakshmi Peri - Director
- Maheshwer Peri - Director
The latest financial statements of Pathfinder Publishing 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 Pathfinder Publishing is 07AAECP6764F1Z8, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 06AAECP6764F1ZA (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pathfinder Publishing is U22110TG2007PTC052771. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Pathfinder Publishing has 11 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Pathfinder Publishing was incorporated on 14 February 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Pathfinder Publishing has 9 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹34.8 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Gopal Devanahalli was appointed as Nominee Director on 21 Nov 2024. Ravi Panchanadan ceased to be Nominee Director on 21 Nov 2024. Ravi Panchanadan was appointed as Nominee Director on 21 Jul 2018. Pathfinder Publishing has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Pathfinder Publishing is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-HR-05-0027364).

