Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited
About Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited
Data last updated:
Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, 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 print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 06 September 1947.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22219MH1947PTC005938. Its GSTIN is 27AAACP3440L1ZE (Maharashtra).
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.75 Lakh. It was formerly known as The Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited and The Popular Press (Bombay) Limited. It was led by directors Maya Nitin Nadkarni and Nitin Umakant Nadkarni.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office was at A – 3603 Vivarea Sane Guruji Marg Jacob Circle Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.41 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹53.55 Lakh (net margin 12.1%) and EBITDA of ₹1.52 Cr (EBITDA margin 34.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 126% over three years and 2% over five years.
Company details
Name history
Popular Press (Bombay) has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as The Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, and The Popular Press (Bombay) Limited. The current legal name is Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited | Current |
| The Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited | Previous |
| The Popular Press (Bombay) Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressA – 3603 Vivarea Sane Guruji Marg Jacob Circle Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
To see the full contact details of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, buy the company report.
- 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
Financials of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePopular Press (Bombay) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹4.41 Cr (up 451% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 451% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 186% 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
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | |||||
| Revenue from Operations | |||||
| Other Income | |||||
| Total Revenue | |||||
| Cost of Materials Consumed | |||||
| Employee Benefit Expense | |||||
| Finance Costs | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortisation | |||||
| Other Expenses | |||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| EBITDA | ₹1.52 Cr | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | |||||
| Tax Expense | |||||
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹53.55 Lakh | ||||
| Balance Sheet | |||||
| Share Capital | |||||
| Reserves and Surplus | |||||
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | |||||
| Long-term Borrowings | |||||
| Short-term Borrowings | |||||
| Trade Payables | |||||
| Total Liabilities | |||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Investments | |||||
| Inventories | |||||
| Trade Receivables | |||||
| Cash and Bank Balance | |||||
| Total Assets | |||||
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||||
| EBITDA Margin | 34.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 12.1% | ||||
| Return on Equity (ROE) | |||||
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | |||||
| Return on Assets (ROA) | |||||
| Liquidity and Debt | |||||
| Current Ratio | |||||
| Quick Ratio | |||||
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | |||||
| Interest Coverage Ratio | |||||
| Efficiency and Growth | |||||
| Asset Turnover | |||||
| Receivable Days | |||||
| Payable Days | |||||
| Inventory Days | |||||
| Revenue Growth | |||||
| Net Profit Growth | |||||
To see the full financial statements and ratios of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited
Popular Press (Bombay) has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Nitin Nadkarni | Director | 29 Mar 1986 | 40 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Nitin Umakant Nadkarni | Director | 01 Oct 2001 | 25 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited 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 (other information & communication service activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity Brand Design Private Limited | ₹4.65 Cr (FY 2016) | 409.0% | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India | |||
| Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limitedthis company | ₹4.41 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹53.55 Lakh | 12.1% | 451.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Infomedia Publishers Private Limited | ₹4.38 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India | |||
| Vrinda Media Publications Private Limited | ₹4.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 10.0% | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
To see the full peer comparison of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, buy the company report.
Auditor
Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited is audited by R L RAWANI & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| R L RAWANI & CO | FY 2019 | 115252W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Press (Bombay) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | |||
| Domestic institutional investors (DII) | |||
| Foreign institutional investors (FII) | |||
| Public | |||
| Others |
To see the full shareholding pattern of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, buy the company report.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Popular Press (Bombay) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACP3440L1ZE | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Popular Press (Bombay) Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 1986: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Digamber Balkrishna Gandbhir ceased to be Director on 20 Jan 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Press (Bombay) 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.
Popular Press (Bombay) was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 06 September 1947 and is registered under CIN U22219MH1947PTC005938. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Popular Press (Bombay) was incorporated on 06 September 1947. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Popular Press (Bombay) had 2 directors:
- Maya Nitin Nadkarni - Director
- Nitin Umakant Nadkarni - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Press (Bombay) is U22219MH1947PTC005938. 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 Popular Press (Bombay) is at A – 3603 Vivarea Sane Guruji Marg Jacob Circle Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011.
The latest financial statements of Popular Press (Bombay) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Popular Press (Bombay) is 27AAACP3440L1ZE, registered in Maharashtra.
Popular Press (Bombay) operated in the media and publishing industry, in the print media and publishing segment.
The peers of Popular Press (Bombay) by revenue are Identity Brand Design Private Limited, Infomedia Publishers Private Limited, Vrinda Media Publications Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), with the same principal business activity (other information & communication service activities).
Digamber Balkrishna Gandbhir ceased to be Director on 20 Jan 2008. Nitin Umakant Nadkarni was appointed as Director on 01 Oct 2001. Maya Nitin Nadkarni was appointed as Director on 29 Mar 1986.
Sample company reports
The same report you get when you buy one: financials, directors, ownership, deals, charges, legal cases, brands and filings, with the Excel workbook alongside.
