About Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited
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Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Relx Overseas B.V.. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 18 July 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U22110DL2008PTC181081. Its GSTIN is 06AAECR0625B1Z0 (Haryana).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹76.9 Lakh. It is led by directors Vinaya Kumar and Kirstyanne Wardlaw.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 10 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 818 8th Floor Indraprakash Building 21 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.57 Cr, a growth of 30% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹21.27 Lakh (net margin 13.5%) and EBITDA of ₹23.27 Lakh (EBITDA margin 14.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 4% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Elsevier. The company has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹3.04 Cr; the latest was in March 2010. The company has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 67 overdue payments to 2 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 elsevier.com.
Company details
Contact details
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is elsevier.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address818 8th Floor Indraprakash Building 21 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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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
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) operates one associated brand: Elsevier. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Information solutions for science, health, and technology professionals are provided. | elsevier.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) 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 Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableReed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.57 Cr (up 30% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over five years, including 30% growth 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) | ₹21.27 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 14.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 13.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 2 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Vinaya Kumar | Director | 23 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Kirstyanne Wardlaw Also directs: Relx India Private Limited | Director | 25 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | Current |
Auditor
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited is audited by S.R.Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S.R.Batliboi & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 101049W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) 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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Deals & funding
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹3.04 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Reed Elsevier Overseas BV Seller: an individual |
| Jun 2009 | Funding round | ₹3.04 Cr | Investors: Reed Elsevier Overseas BV |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 67 overdue payments to 2 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Sudarsan Graphics Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 06AAECR0625B1Z0 | Haryana | Active | 14 Sep 2022 |
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Recent activity
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) Private Limited has 22 board changes on record since 2009: 2 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Kirstyanne Wardlaw ceased to be Additional Director on 10 Sep 2024.
13 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 18 July 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110DL2008PTC181081.
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 2 current directors:
- Vinaya Kumar - Director
- Kirstyanne Wardlaw - Director
The latest financial statements of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 10 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) is 06AAECR0625B1Z0, registered in Haryana.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) is U22110DL2008PTC181081. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) was incorporated on 18 July 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹3.04 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
Kirstyanne Wardlaw ceased to be Additional Director on 10 Sep 2024. Kirstyanne Wardlaw was appointed as Director on 25 Jan 2024. Udit Bahadur Mathur ceased to be Additional Director on 07 Sep 2022. Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 22 board changes on record in total.
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 67 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 17 Oct 2023.
Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) can be reached through the website elsevier.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Reed Elsevier Publishing (India) is at 818 8th Floor Indraprakash Building 21 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
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