Rukmani Publications Private Limited
About Rukmani Publications Private Limited
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Rukmani Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of India Cabs Private Limited. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 27 November 1972 and has been in existence for over 54 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1972PTC006256.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.87 Cr. It is led by directors including Sivanthi Adityan Balasubramanian and Paulraj Jeyapandy.
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 86 Periyar E.V.R. High Road Vepery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.61 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.94 Cr (net margin 127%) and EBITDA of ₹11.98 Cr (EBITDA margin 139.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 606% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹71.1 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in April 2015. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Evangel Publishing Private Limited with revenue of ₹8.7 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Rukmani Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address86 Periyar E.V.R. High Road Vepery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Rukmani Publications 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 |
Financials of Rukmani Publications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableRukmani Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹8.61 Cr (up 3488% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 606% over three years. EBITDA rose 115% 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 | ₹11.98 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10.94 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 139.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 127% | ||||
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Board of directors of Rukmani Publications Private Limited
Rukmani Publications has 5 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sivanthi Adityan Balasubramanian Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Rani Syndicate Private Limited, Daily Thanthi Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 26 Nov 2012 | 13 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Paulraj Jeyapandy Also directs: Rani Syndicate Private Limited, Subasri Realty Private Limited, Gay Travels Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 14 Feb 2014 | 12 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Rani Syndicate Private Limited, Daily Thanthi Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 02 Jul 2018 | 8 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Lakshminarayanan Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Gay Travels Private Limited, India Cabs Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 18 Oct 2022 | 4 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Balasubramanian Sivanthi Adityan Also directs: Sivanthi Farms Private Limited, Rani Syndicate Private Limited, Daily Thanthi Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 17 Aug 2009 | 17 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Rukmani Publications Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Evangel Publishing Private Limited | ₹8.7 Cr (FY 2024) | 5.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Pragya Publications Private Limited | ₹8.69 Cr (FY 2025) | 77.0% | Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Rukmani Publications Private Limitedthis company | ₹8.61 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹10.94 Cr | 127% | 3488.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Eternal Ganges Press Private Limited | ₹8.41 Cr (FY 2024) | 9.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Katha-O-Kahini Prakashani Private Limited | ₹8.19 Cr (FY 2024) | -2.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Rukmani Publications Private Limited is audited by BALA & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| BALA & CO | FY 2022 | 000318S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Rukmani Publications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, 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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| 31 Oct 2007 | 10077403 | Indian Bank | ₹71.1 Cr | Satisfied |
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Deals & funding
Rukmani Publications Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in April 2015.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2015 | Rights issue | ₹1.04 Cr | Investors: India Cabs Private Limited |
| Feb 2015 | Rights issue | ₹3.96 Cr | Investors: India Cabs Private Limited |
| Mar 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Rukmani Publications Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 4 filed by Rukmani Publications, 1 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (3 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company | Pending |
| District court, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Rukmani Publications Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Rukmani Publications has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2022. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
No GST registration is on our record for Rukmani Publications Private Limited; the GSTIN and return-filing check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Recent activity
Rukmani Publications Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2009: 5 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Lakshminarayanan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Rukmani Publications is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 27 November 1972 (54+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121TN1972PTC006256.
Rukmani Publications has 5 current directors:
- Sivanthi Adityan Balasubramanian - Director
- Paulraj Jeyapandy - Director
- Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian - Director
- Lakshminarayanan - Director
- Balasubramanian Sivanthi Adityan - Director
The latest financial statements of Rukmani Publications 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Rukmani Publications is U22121TN1972PTC006256. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Rukmani Publications has 5 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Rukmani Publications was incorporated on 27 November 1972, making it 54+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Rukmani Publications has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in April 2015.
The peers of Rukmani Publications by revenue are Evangel Publishing Private Limited, Pragya Publications Private Limited, Eternal Ganges Press Private Limited, Katha-O-Kahini Prakashani Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Lakshminarayanan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Lakshminarayanan was appointed as Director on 18 Oct 2022. Adhavan Adityan Balasubramanian ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2018. Rukmani Publications has 11 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Rukmani Publications is at 86 Periyar E.V.R. High Road Vepery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007.
Rukmani Publications operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
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