- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-OD-19-0005660

About Pragativadi Publication Private Limited
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Pragativadi Publication Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 06 October 2015 and has been in existence for over 11 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Cuttack, under CIN U22120OR2015PTC019467. Its GSTIN is 21AAICP3278J1ZA (Odisha).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.89 Cr. It is led by directors including Lalit Pattajoshi and Ramakanta Samantara.
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 Plot No – 178B Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India – 751010.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹44.38 Cr, a decline of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹72.02 Lakh (net margin 1.6%) and EBITDA of ₹1.72 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Pragativadi. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3.57 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
Pragativadi Publication Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-OD-19-0005660). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website pragativadi.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Pragativadi Publication
Contact details
Pragativadi Publication Private Limited's registered office is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Its website is pragativadi.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
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- Registered AddressPlot No – 178B Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India – 751010
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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
Pragativadi Publication operates one associated brand: Pragativadi. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A digital platform delivering regional news to engage local audiences. | pragativadi.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Pragativadi Publication 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 |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Pragativadi Publication Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availablePragativadi Publication Private Limited reported revenue of ₹44.38 Cr (down 16% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 16% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1%. EBITDA fell 10% 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) | ₹72.02 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Pragativadi Publication Private Limited
Pragativadi Publication has 5 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Lalit Pattajoshi | Director | 06 Oct 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ramakanta Samantara | Director | 20 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Monalisa Bal | Director | 06 Oct 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Samahit Bal Also directs: The Indian Newspaper Society., The Indian Newspaper Society. | Director | 06 Oct 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Saswati Bal Also directs: Oriprint Pvt. Ltd. | Director | 20 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Pragativadi Publication Private Limited is audited by G.Panda & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| G.Panda & Co. | FY 2023 | 303123E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pragativadi Publication Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 23 Sep 2022 | 100655378 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹7 Lakh | Open | |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 100332081 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹3.5 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Pragativadi Publication Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. All cases are pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Cuttack, Odisha | Court case (C.S.(i)) | Filed against the company by Teh Christ College | Pending |
| District court, Khurda, Orissa | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
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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 Pragativadi Publication Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Pragativadi Publication has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 21AAICP3278J1ZA | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Pragativadi Publication Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2015: 5 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Ramakanta Samantara was appointed as Director on 20 Dec 2019.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Pragativadi Publication is an active private limited company based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 06 October 2015 (11+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22120OR2015PTC019467.
Pragativadi Publication has 5 current directors:
- Lalit Pattajoshi - Director
- Ramakanta Samantara - Director
- Monalisa Bal - Director
- Samahit Bal - Director
- Saswati Bal - Director
The latest financial statements of Pragativadi Publication 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 FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Pragativadi Publication is 21AAICP3278J1ZA, registered in Odisha.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pragativadi Publication is U22120OR2015PTC019467. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Pragativadi Publication has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. 2 are pending.
Pragativadi Publication was incorporated on 06 October 2015, making it 11+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Cuttack.
Ramakanta Samantara was appointed as Director on 20 Dec 2019. Saswati Bal was appointed as Director on 20 Dec 2019. Saswati Bal ceased to be Managing Director on 12 Apr 2019. Pragativadi Publication has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Pragativadi Publication is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-OD-19-0005660).
Pragativadi Publication can be reached through the website pragativadi.com. Its registered office is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

