Pothishala Private Limited
About Pothishala Private Limited
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Pothishala Private Limited was a private limited company based in Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 15 July 1948.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U22130UP1948PTC001959.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was led by directors including Rashi Kansal and Rakshit Kansal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 July 2021, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2021. The registered office was at 2 Lajpat Roadallahabad Allahabad, Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India – 211002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2021, the company reported a revenue of ₹43,473, a decline of 63% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹24,496 (net margin -56.3%) and EBITDA of -₹24,496 (EBITDA margin -56.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 56% over three years and 45% over five years.
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Contact details
Pothishala Private Limited's registered office is in Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address2 Lajpat Roadallahabad Allahabad, Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India – 211002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Financials of Pothishala Private Limited
FY 2021 filings availablePothishala Private Limited reported revenue of ₹43,473 (down 63% YoY) for FY 2021.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 45% over five years, including a 63% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 61% 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 | ₹43,473 | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹24,496 | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹24,496 | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -56.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -56.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Pothishala Private Limited
Pothishala has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rashi Kansal | Director | 05 May 2009 | 17 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Rakshit Kansal | Director | 08 Nov 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Rajeeva Kansal Also directs: Gram Unnati Foundation | Director | 28 Mar 2011 | 15 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Pothishala Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| News Today Media Private Limited | ₹69,525 (FY 2025) | -96.0% | Guindy, Chenai-32, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Mango Man Publications Private Limited | ₹62,400 (FY 2017) | 14.0% | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Birdseye Digital News Network Private Limited | ₹53,733 (FY 2022) | Faridabad, Haryana, India | ||||
| Jambudvip News International Media Network Private Limited | ₹49,300 (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| TGK Media & Broadcasting Private Limited | ₹46,500 (FY 2020) | 82.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Pothishala Private Limitedthis company | ₹43,473 (FY 2021) | -₹24,496 | -56.3% | -63.0% | Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Planet Lables Private Limited | ₹42,044 (FY 2016) | -44.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Visishta Print O Pack & Publishing Private Limited | ₹39,400 (FY 2024) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | ||||
| Courier Publications Private Limited | ₹38,568 (FY 2025) | 36.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Dhika Media Private Limited | ₹37,869 (FY 2018) | -28.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Shivani Printers Private Limited | ₹36,450 (FY 2025) | -10.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Pothishala Private Limited is audited by TIWARI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| TIWARI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2020 | 002870N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pothishala Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Pothishala Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Rakshit Kansal was appointed as Director on 08 Nov 2013.
Frequently asked questions
Pothishala has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Pothishala was a private limited company based in Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company worked in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 15 July 1948 and is registered under CIN U22130UP1948PTC001959. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Pothishala had 3 directors:
- Rashi Kansal - Director
- Rakshit Kansal - Director
- Rajeeva Kansal - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pothishala is U22130UP1948PTC001959. 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 Pothishala is at 2 Lajpat Roadallahabad Allahabad, Uttra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India – 211002.
Pothishala was incorporated on 15 July 1948. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
The latest financial statements of Pothishala on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2021. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 July 2021. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
Pothishala operated in the media and publishing industry, in the print media and publishing segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
The peers of Pothishala by revenue are News Today Media Private Limited, Mango Man Publications Private Limited, Birdseye Digital News Network Private Limited, Jambudvip News International Media Network Private Limited, TGK Media & Broadcasting Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media).
Rakshit Kansal was appointed as Director on 08 Nov 2013. Chandrika Prasad ceased to be Director on 13 Nov 2011. Rajeeva Kansal was appointed as Director on 28 Mar 2011. Pothishala has 6 board changes on record in total.
The compliance status of Pothishala is compliant as of 05 September 2026.
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