About Publicis Communications Private Limited
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Publicis Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V.. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 26 November 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH1997PTC112086. Its GSTIN is 27AABCA5234G1ZZ (Maharashtra). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.35 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹21.9 Lakh. It was formerly known as Publicis Ambience Advertising Private Limited and Ambience D'Arcy Advertising Private Limited. It is led by directors including Anupriya Acharya and Louis Tohme.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹34.56 Cr, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹9.59 Cr (net margin 27.7%) and EBITDA of ₹13.21 Cr (EBITDA margin 38.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 66 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Publicis Groupe. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.2 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹5.93 Cr on record. Court records list 20 cases involving the company, including 13 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4 Lakh; the latest was in January 2013. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 45 overdue payments to 7 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 publicisgroupe.com.
Company details
Name history
Publicis Communications has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Publicis Ambience Advertising Private Limited, Ambience D'arcy Advertising Private Limited, and Ambience Publicis Advertising Private Limited. The current legal name is Publicis Communications Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Publicis Communications Private Limited | Current |
| Publicis Ambience Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Ambience D'arcy Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Ambience Publicis Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Publicis Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is publicisgroupe.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address17th Floor Urmi Estate Tower A, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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
Publicis Communications operates one associated brand: Publicis Groupe. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising, PR, branding, and strategy services are provided. | publicisgroupe.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Publicis Communications is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Publicis Communications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePublicis Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹34.56 Cr (up 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 4% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13%. EBITDA fell 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 | ₹13.21 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹9.59 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 38.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 27.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Publicis Communications Private Limited
Publicis Communications has 4 current directors and 23 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anupriya Acharya | Director | 10 Dec 2019 | 6 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Louis Tohme | Director | 04 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Nelson Ning Chen | Director | 10 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Nitesh Eknath Chorghe | Director | 02 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
Auditor
Publicis Communications Private Limited is audited by S.N Dhawan & Co LLP for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S.N Dhawan & Co LLP | FY 2022 | 000050N/N500045 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Publicis Communications 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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| 30 Nov 2000 | 90237401 | Bank of Bahrain and Ruwait B S C | ₹1.2 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Apr 2007 | 10051434 | Citibank Na | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 27 May 2002 | 80000823 | Citibank N.A | ₹1.25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 90164066 | Banque Nationale Deparis | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Dec 1996 | 90165208 | The South Indian Bank Ltd | ₹75 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Publicis Communications Private Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4 Lakh; the latest was in January 2013.
Deals on record (4 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: 3 individuals |
| Mar 2012 | Funding round | ₹3.9 Lakh | Investors: Publicis Groupe Holdings BV |
| Jan 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Publicis Groupe Holdings BV, Arebu Holdings BV Seller: Publicis Groupe Holdings BV, MMS USA Holdings Inc |
| Mar 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: MMS USA Holdings Inc Seller: The Macmanus Group INC |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Publicis Communications Private Limited has 20 court cases on record: 13 filed by Publicis Communications, 7 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| High courts | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 20)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (SUMMARY CIVIL SUIT) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial matter | Filed against the company by Tortoise Inc Through Manoj Vijay Sinha and Aasha Manoj Sinha | Disposed |
| District court, Maharashtra Industrial and Lab, Maharashtra | Court case (Complaint ULP1) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial matter | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Maharashtra Industrial and Lab, Maharashtra | Court case (Ref.IDA) | Filed by the company against an individual | 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
Publicis Communications Private Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 45 overdue payments to 7 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 7)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
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| Crazy Few Films LLP | |||
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| Brand Serve Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Publicis Communications Private Limited has a workforce of 66 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Publicis Communications has 4 GST registrations: 3 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AABCA5234G1ZZ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCA5234G1Z3 | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AABCA5234G1ZV | Karnataka | Active | 15 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Publicis Communications Private Limited has 27 board changes on record since 2008: 4 appointments and 23 cessations. The latest: Nelson Ning Chen ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
31 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Publicis Communications is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 26 November 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH1997PTC112086.
Publicis Communications has 4 current directors:
- Anupriya Acharya - Director
- Louis Tohme - Director
- Nelson Ning Chen - Director
- Nitesh Eknath Chorghe - Director
The latest financial statements of Publicis Communications 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 Publicis Communications is 27AABCA5234G1ZZ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AABCA5234G1Z3 (Haryana), 29AABCA5234G1ZV (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Publicis Communications is U74300MH1997PTC112086. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Publicis Communications has 20 court cases on record: 13 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Publicis Communications was incorporated on 26 November 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Publicis Communications has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹4 Lakh; the latest was in January 2013.
Nelson Ning Chen ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Nitesh Eknath Chorghe ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Nitesh Eknath Chorghe was appointed as Director on 02 Jul 2024. Publicis Communications has 27 board changes on record in total.
Publicis Communications has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2021 and 2023, listing 45 overdue payments to 7 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 13 Feb 2024.
Publicis Communications can be reached through the website publicisgroupe.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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