About Prakash Books India Private Limited
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Prakash Books India Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 19 February 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U70100DL2004PTC124747. Its GSTIN is 07AADCP2637G1ZJ (Delhi). The company holds 8 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.51 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.5 Cr. It is led by directors including Neha Sabharwal and Gaurav Sabharwal.
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 901 Tower J World Trade Centre Nauroji Nagar New Delhi 110029, Nauroji Nagar, Delhi, India – 110029.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹381.29 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹11.43 Cr (net margin 3%) and EBITDA of ₹18.97 Cr (EBITDA margin 5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 23% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 436 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹163.45 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹115.94 Cr on record. Court records list 13 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹50 Lakh; the latest was in March 2024. The company has 55 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 3,937 overdue payments to 30 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website prakashbooks.com.
Company details
CIN history
Prakash Books India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22122DL2004PTC124747. The current CIN is U70100DL2004PTC124747, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U70100DL2004PTC124747 | Current |
| U22122DL2004PTC124747 | Previous |
Contact details
Prakash Books India Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is prakashbooks.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address901 Tower J World Trade Centre Nauroji Nagar New Delhi 110029, Nauroji Nagar, Delhi, India – 110029
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Prakash Books India is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Prakash Books India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePrakash Books India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹381.29 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 13% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 54% 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 | ₹381.29 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹18.97 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹11.43 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Prakash Books India Private Limited
Prakash Books India has 4 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neha Sabharwal Also directs: Modern (India) Architects Private Limited | Director | 06 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Gaurav Sabharwal Also directs: Prakash Esolutions Private Limited | Director | 19 Feb 2004 | 22 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ashwani Kumar Sabharwal Also directs: Prakash Esolutions Private Limited | Director | 19 Feb 2004 | 22 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Pinky Sabharwal | Director | 19 Feb 2004 | 22 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Prakash Books India Private Limited is audited by R.K. KHANNA & Co. for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| R.K. KHANNA & Co. | FY 2025 | 000033N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Prakash Books India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 101339649 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 26 May 2026 | 101306314 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Mar 2024 | 100942473 | Others | ₹29 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Jun 2023 | 100731958 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹59.24 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Apr 2023 | 100714289 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹34.78 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 31 View all charges
Deals & funding
Prakash Books India Private Limited has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹50 Lakh; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Oct 2010 | Funding round | ₹50 Lakh | Investors: 3 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Prakash Books India Private Limited has 13 court cases on record: 6 filed by Prakash Books India, 7 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 9 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 13 | 7 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 13)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Prism Corporation Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Adarsh Journals Pvt Ltd and Anr and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Tablez and Toyz Private Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed by the company against 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
Prakash Books India Private Limited has 55 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 3,937 overdue payments to 30 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 30)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niyogi Books Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Jaico Publishing House | |||
| Young Learner Publications | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Prakash Books India Private Limited has a workforce of 436 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 436 |
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GST
Prakash Books India has 8 GST registrations: 8 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AADCP2637G1ZJ | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AADCP2637G2ZI | Delhi | Active | 06 May 2025 |
| 29AADCP2637G1ZD | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AADCP2637G1ZO | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Prakash Books India Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2004: 4 appointments. The latest: Neha Sabharwal was appointed as Director on 06 Feb 2024.
53 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Prakash Books India is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 19 February 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U70100DL2004PTC124747.
Prakash Books India has 4 current directors:
- Neha Sabharwal - Director
- Gaurav Sabharwal - Director
- Ashwani Kumar Sabharwal - Director
- Pinky Sabharwal - Director
The latest financial statements of Prakash Books India 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 Prakash Books India is 07AADCP2637G1ZJ, registered in Delhi. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active. Other active GSTINs include 07AADCP2637G2ZI (Delhi), 29AADCP2637G1ZD (Karnataka), 33AADCP2637G1ZO (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Prakash Books India is U70100DL2004PTC124747. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Prakash Books India has 13 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 4 are pending.
Prakash Books India was incorporated on 19 February 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Prakash Books India has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹50 Lakh; the latest was in March 2024.
Neha Sabharwal was appointed as Director on 06 Feb 2024. Ashwani Kumar Sabharwal was appointed as Director on 19 Feb 2004. Gaurav Sabharwal was appointed as Director on 19 Feb 2004. Prakash Books India has 4 board changes on record in total.
Prakash Books India has 55 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 3,937 overdue payments to 30 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 01 May 2024.
Prakash Books India can be reached through the website prakashbooks.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
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