MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0003693
Popular Prakashan Private Limited - media and publishing in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2.09 Cr
▼ 6% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹42.42 Lakh
Net margin -20.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹28.68 Lakh
EBITDA margin -13.8%
Authorised capital
₹50 Lakh
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹41 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹299.57 Cr
Satisfied ₹478.46 Cr
Company age
58 yrs
Est. 1968
Directors on board
2
As per MCA filings
About Popular Prakashan Private Limited
Data last updated:
Popular Prakashan Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 August 1968 and has been in existence for over 58 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22100MH1968PTC014084. Its GSTIN is 27AAACP2204J1ZQ (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹41 Lakh. It is led by directors Amrita Avinash Phadke and Avinash Ramchandra Phadke.
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 301 Mahalaxmi Chambers 22 Bhulabhai Desai Rd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400026.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.09 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹42.42 Lakh (net margin -20.3%) and EBITDA of -₹28.68 Lakh (EBITDA margin -13.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Popular Prakashan. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹299.57 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹478.46 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. The company has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Popular Prakashan Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0003693). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website popularprakashan.com.
Company details
CIN U22100MH1968PTC014084
Registration Number 014084
Incorporation Date 30 August 1968
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0003693
Recognitions & Rankings of Popular Prakashan
Contact details
Popular Prakashan Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is popularprakashan.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address301 Mahalaxmi Chambers 22 Bhulabhai Desai Rd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400026
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Commercial Printing Services
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Brands
Popular Prakashan operates one associated brand: Popular Prakashan. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operates a digital platform for offering books and reading materials. | popularprakashan.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Popular 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 Popular Prakashan Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePopular Prakashan Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.09 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹2.09 Cr ▼ 6%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹42.42 Lakh margin -20.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹28.68 Lakh margin -13.8%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 6%
3 years · compounded
▲ 15%
5 years · compounded
▼ 8%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 19%
3 years · compounded
▼ 35%
5 years · compounded
▲ 13%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including a 6% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 19% 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 | -₹28.68 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹42.42 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -13.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -20.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Popular Prakashan Private Limited
Popular Prakashan has 2 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amrita Avinash Phadke Also directs: Frugalean Solutions LLP | Director | 15 May 2021 | 5 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Avinash Ramchandra Phadke | Director | 15 May 2021 | 5 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Popular Prakashan Private Limited is audited by VIRAJ C JAIN & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| VIRAJ C JAIN & CO | FY 2022 | 163023 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Prakashan Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹299.57 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹478.46 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2017 | 100074789 | Others | ₹298.07 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Jul 2013 | 10440786 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹75 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Apr 2013 | 10423691 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹75 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Dec 2014 | 10551164 | State Bank of India | ₹230.83 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Dec 2014 | 10551387 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹230.83 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 7 View all charges
Deals & funding
Popular Prakashan Private Limited has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Total deals
6
Secondary share transfers
4
Funding rounds
2
Disclosed funding
₹3.07 Cr
Deals on record (4 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | ₹1.54 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2007 | Funding round | ₹1.53 Cr | Investors: 3 individuals |
| Mar 2006 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Popular Prakashan Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by Popular Prakashan, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Total cases
2
Filed by the company
1
Filed against the company
1
Disposed
2
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Secu. Case) | Filed against the company by Axis Bank Ltd. Th. Yogesh Arun Nerkar | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Tax appeal | Filed by the company against The Commissione of Income Tax, Bombay | 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 Popular Prakashan Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Popular Prakashan has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACP2204J1ZQ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Popular Prakashan Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Harsha Ramdas Bhatkal ceased to be Director on 15 Nov 2021.
AGM
Popular Prakashan Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Popular Prakashan Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Mumbai.
Ceased
Harsha Ramdas Bhatkal ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 21 Apr 2003 via Charge ID 80045595 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 19 Jun 2021.
Ceased
Anant Ratnakar Gawande ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Amrita Avinash Phadke was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Avinash Ramchandra Phadke was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Ramdas Ganesh Bhatkal ceased to be Managing Director.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 29,807.00 Lakh registered on 23 Jan 2017 with Charge ID 100074789 was modified on 31 Jul 2017.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Dec 2014 via Charge ID 10551387 with Sbicap Trustee Company Limited was fully satisfied on 15 Feb 2017.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 29,807.00 Lakh with Charge ID 100074789 was registered on 23 Jan 2017.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Dec 2014 via Charge ID 10551164 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 22 Dec 2016.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Prakashan is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 August 1968 (58+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22100MH1968PTC014084.
Popular Prakashan has 2 current directors:
- Amrita Avinash Phadke - Director
- Avinash Ramchandra Phadke - Director
The latest financial statements of Popular Prakashan 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 Popular Prakashan is 27AAACP2204J1ZQ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Prakashan is U22100MH1968PTC014084. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Popular Prakashan has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Popular Prakashan was incorporated on 30 August 1968, making it 58+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Popular Prakashan has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹3.07 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Harsha Ramdas Bhatkal ceased to be Director on 15 Nov 2021. Anant Ratnakar Gawande ceased to be Director on 17 May 2021. Amrita Avinash Phadke was appointed as Director on 15 May 2021. Popular Prakashan has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Popular Prakashan is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0003693).
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