Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
About Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
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Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 November 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chhattisgarh, under CIN U22122CT1984PTC002653. Its GSTIN is 22AADCP0090R1Z9 (Chattisgarh). The company holds 4 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹28.7 Lakh. It is led by directors including Palash Surjan and Rajeev Ranjan Shrivastava.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Desh Bandhu Complex Rama Sagar Pra, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹27.93 Cr, a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.75 Lakh (net margin 0.1%) and EBITDA of ₹8.68 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 2% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹8.9 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹99 Lakh on record. Court records list 27 cases involving the company, including 18 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Patrakar Prakashan has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22122MP1984PTC002653. The current CIN is U22122CT1984PTC002653, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22122CT1984PTC002653 | Current |
| U22122MP1984PTC002653 | Previous |
Contact details
Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressDesh Bandhu Complex Rama Sagar Pra, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & 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 Patrakar Prakashan 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 Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
FY 2024 filings availablePatrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹27.93 Cr (down 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 7% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 83% 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 | ₹8.68 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.75 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd
Patrakar Prakashan has 5 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palash Surjan | Director | 01 May 2001 | 25 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Ranjan Shrivastava Also directs: Ultima Media Private Limited, Indus Cureyatra Private Limited | Director | 30 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sarvamitra Surjan Also directs: Ultima Media Private Limited | Director | 01 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Abhas Surjan | Director | 18 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Giriraj Chacha | Director | 01 Jan 1994 | 32 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), 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 |
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| Vaibhav Publications Private Limited | ₹31.93 Cr (FY 2024) | -23.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹27.93 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹1.75 Lakh | 0.1% | -7.0% | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |
| Front Row Media Private Limited | ₹25.55 Cr (FY 2025) | 0.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Daily Prabhat and Poona Daily News Pvt Ltd | ₹24.31 Cr (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd is audited by K.K.MANKESHWAR & CO. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K.K.MANKESHWAR & CO. | FY 2023 | 106009W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd 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 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 27 Jun 2025 | 101148207 | State Bank of India | ₹8.9 Lakh | Open | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | 10131732 | Others | ₹33 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Oct 1998 | 90208312 | Central Bank of India | ₹19 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 23 May 1997 | 90201687 | Central Bank of India | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Mar 1995 | 90207611 | Central Bank of India | ₹9 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has 27 court cases on record: 18 filed by Patrakar Prakashan, 9 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 25 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| District courts | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 27)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Writ petition | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (SUM) | Filed against the company by State | Disposed |
| District court, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MCA) | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | 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 Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Patrakar Prakashan has 4 GST registrations: 4 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 22AADCP0090R1Z9 | Chattisgarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AADCP0090R1Z7 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AADCP0090R1Z1 | Delhi | Active | 26 Dec 2017 |
| 23AADCP0090R2Z6 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 02 Sep 2020 |
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Recent activity
Patrakar Prakashan Pvt Ltd has 9 board changes on record since 1994: 5 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Abhas Surjan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Patrakar Prakashan is an active private limited company based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 November 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22122CT1984PTC002653.
Patrakar Prakashan has 5 current directors:
- Palash Surjan - Director
- Rajeev Ranjan Shrivastava - Director
- Sarvamitra Surjan - Director
- Abhas Surjan - Director
- Giriraj Chacha - Director
The latest financial statements of Patrakar Prakashan on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Patrakar Prakashan is 22AADCP0090R1Z9, registered in Chattisgarh. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active. Other active GSTINs include 23AADCP0090R1Z7 (Madhya Pradesh), 07AADCP0090R1Z1 (Delhi), 23AADCP0090R2Z6 (Madhya Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Patrakar Prakashan is U22122CT1984PTC002653. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Patrakar Prakashan has 27 court cases on record: 18 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Patrakar Prakashan was incorporated on 30 November 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chhattisgarh.
The peers of Patrakar Prakashan by revenue are Vaibhav Publications Private Limited, Front Row Media Private Limited, Daily Prabhat and Poona Daily News Pvt Ltd, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Abhas Surjan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Abhas Surjan was appointed as Director on 18 Apr 2023. Deepak Kumar Surjan ceased to be Director on 06 Nov 2022. Patrakar Prakashan has 9 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Patrakar Prakashan is at Desh Bandhu Complex Rama Sagar Pra, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Patrakar Prakashan operates in the media and publishing industry, in the print media and publishing segment.
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