Rational Art and Press Private Limited
About Rational Art and Press Private Limited
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Rational Art and Press Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the agricultural products distribution segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 31 March 1956 and has been in existence for over 70 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74994MH1956PTC009776. Its GSTIN is 27AAACR7185E1Z9 (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹14.69 Lakh. It is led by directors including Arif Fazlani and Asif Fazlani.
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 Rational Houseprabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹33.54 Cr, a decline of 20% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹34.51 Lakh (net margin 1%) and EBITDA of ₹10.86 Cr (EBITDA margin 32.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 3 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹12.75 Lakh on record. Court records list 35 cases involving the company, including 26 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 11 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Rational Art and Press Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressRational Houseprabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018
- IndustryAgriculture, Agro Retail & 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 activities of Rational Art and Press are real estate and trade. In detail, this covers real estate activities with own or leased property and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| L | Real Estate | L1 | Real estate activities with own or leased property | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Rational Art and Press Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableRational Art and Press Private Limited reported revenue of ₹33.54 Cr (down 20% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over five years, including a 20% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 52% 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 | ₹10.86 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹34.51 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 32.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Rational Art and Press Private Limited
Rational Art and Press 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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| Arif Fazlani Also directs: Sopariwala India LLP, Cresent Realtors Private Limited, Gold Castle Realtors Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 15 Feb 1993 | 33 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Asif Fazlani Also directs: Ascedent Estates LLP, Bougainvillea Real Estate LLP, Aseem Tobacco Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 05 Mar 2018 | 8 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Iqbal Fazlani Also directs: Sopariwala India LLP, Two Worlds Foods Products LLP, Farm Pure Commodities LLP and 5 more | Director | 03 Apr 2008 | 18 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Rational Art and Press Private Limited is audited by CLB & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| CLB & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 124305W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Rational Art and Press 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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| 06 Apr 1970 | 90161271 | The Bank of Maharashtra Ltd | ₹5 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 25 Apr 1964 | 80013237 | Maharashtra State Financial Corporation | ₹7.75 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Legal cases
Rational Art and Press Private Limited has 35 court cases on record: 26 filed by Rational Art and Press, 9 filed against it. 11 cases are pending and 24 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| District courts | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 35)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (SUMMONS FOR JUDGT) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by PR Commissioner of Income Tax Central 4 | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Case) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (SUMMARY CIVIL SUIT) | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Rational Art and Press Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Rational Art and Press has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Fazlani Enterprises Private Limited | U74110MH2005PTC156731 |
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Employees & EPFO
Rational Art and Press Private Limited has a workforce of 3 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Rational Art and Press has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACR7185E1Z9 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Rational Art and Press Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1993: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Abdul Kader Fazlani ceased to be Managing Director on 01 Apr 2019.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Rational Art and Press is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in agro retail and distribution, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 31 March 1956 (70+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74994MH1956PTC009776.
Rational Art and Press has 3 current directors:
- Arif Fazlani - Director
- Asif Fazlani - Director
- Iqbal Fazlani - Director
The latest financial statements of Rational Art and Press 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 Rational Art and Press is 27AAACR7185E1Z9, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Rational Art and Press is U74994MH1956PTC009776. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Rational Art and Press has 35 court cases on record: 26 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 11 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Rational Art and Press was incorporated on 31 March 1956, making it 70+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Abdul Kader Fazlani ceased to be Managing Director on 01 Apr 2019. Asif Fazlani was appointed as Director on 05 Mar 2018. Abdul Gaffar Abdul Latif Fazlani ceased to be Director on 26 Apr 2008. Rational Art and Press has 6 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Rational Art and Press is at Rational Houseprabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018.
Rational Art and Press operates in the agriculture industry, in the agro retail and distribution segment.
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