About Nova Techset Limited
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Nova Techset Limited is a public limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Katalyst Software Services Limited. It operates in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 03 November 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN U30007PN1998PLC216102. Its GSTIN is 29AACCS9173K1ZP (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹17 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹15.45 Cr. It was formerly known as S.R. Nova Private Limited and Nova Techset Private Limited. It is led by directors including Yogesh Agarwal (Managing Director) and Vivek Padam Ghai.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Pune, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹81.24 Cr, a growth of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹4.33 Cr (net margin 5.3%) and EBITDA of ₹9.76 Cr (EBITDA margin 12%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 984 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Nova Techset. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹20 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1.8 Cr on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company; 1 case is pending. The company has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹14.73 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website novatechset.com.
Company details
Name history
Nova Techset has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as S.R. Nova Private Limited, and Nova Techset Private Limited. The current legal name is Nova Techset Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Nova Techset Limited | Current |
| S.R. Nova Private Limited | Previous |
| Nova Techset Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Nova Techset has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U30007PN1998PLC216102, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U30007PN1998PLC216102 | Current |
| U30007KA1998PLC024374 | Previous |
| U30007KA1998PTC024374 | Previous |
Contact details
Nova Techset Limited's registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra. Its website is novatechset.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressOffice No. 101 Pentagon P4, Magarpatta City Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411013
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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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
Nova Techset operates one associated brand: Nova Techset. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Print and publishing services are provided by Nova Techset. | novatechset.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Nova Techset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Nova Techset Limited
FY 2024 filings availableNova Techset Limited reported revenue of ₹81.24 Cr (up 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including 6% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 47% 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 | ₹9.76 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹4.33 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 12% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Nova Techset Limited
Nova Techset has 3 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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| Vivek Padam Ghai Also directs: Softiq Consulting LLP, Brickhub Solutions Private Limited, Panacea Infotech Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 31 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Yogesh Agarwal Also directs: Agarvi Techno Solutions LLP, Softiq Consulting LLP, Brickhub Solutions Private Limited and 2 more | Managing Director | 31 Mar 2022 | 4 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Milind Rajaram Karandikar Also directs: Katalyst Software Services Limited | Director | 30 Nov 2022 | 3 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Nova Techset Limited is audited by G S K A & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| G S K A & CO | FY 2023 | 147093W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Nova Techset Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 26 Sep 2023 | 100812421 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Oct 2017 | 100140798 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 100539663 | Others | ₹90 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 100539665 | Others | ₹90 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Nova Techset Limited has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹14.73 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 14)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Catalyst Trusteeship Limited Seller: Milestone Trusteeship Services Private Limited |
| Mar 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Milestone Trusteeship Services Private Limited , Katalyst Software Services Limited & H S Dhananjaya, Katalyst Software Services Limited & Rajesh Kaul Seller: Katalyst Software Services Limited & E Jibi John, Katalyst Software Services Limited |
| Oct 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Katalyst Software Services Limited , Katalyst Software Services Limited & E Jibi John Seller: Mahyco Private Limited , Mahyco Grow Finance Private Limited , 2 individuals |
| Dec 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Mahyco Private Limited Seller: Jalna Seeds Processing and Refrigeration Co Limited |
| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: John Fowler (India) Private Limited , Johnn Fowler Ophthalmics Private Limited, Jalna Seeds Processing and Refrigeration Co Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Nova Techset Limited has 14 court cases on record: 14 filed by Nova Techset. 1 case is pending and 13 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Cepha Imaging Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against DSR Infotech India Pvt Ltd and 3 others | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against individuals | 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 Nova Techset Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Nova Techset Limited has a workforce of 984 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 984 |
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GST
Nova Techset has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCS9173K1ZP | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AACCS9173K1Z0 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Nova Techset Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2022: 4 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Vivek Padam Ghai ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Nova Techset is an active public limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company works in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 03 November 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U30007PN1998PLC216102.
Nova Techset has 3 current directors:
- Yogesh Agarwal - Managing Director
- Vivek Padam Ghai - Director
- Milind Rajaram Karandikar - Director
The latest financial statements of Nova Techset on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Nova Techset is 29AACCS9173K1ZP, registered in Karnataka. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AACCS9173K1Z0 (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Nova Techset is U30007PN1998PLC216102. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Nova Techset has 14 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Nova Techset was incorporated on 03 November 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
Nova Techset has 14 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹14.73 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Vivek Padam Ghai ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Madan Gopal Jalan ceased to be Nominee Director on 31 Dec 2023. Vivek Padam Ghai was appointed as Director on 31 Dec 2023. Nova Techset has 6 board changes on record in total.
Nova Techset can be reached through the website novatechset.com. Its registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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