About Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited
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Saatchi and Saatchi 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 17 May 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U84200MH1994PTC078410. Its GSTIN is 27AAACS5255Q2ZR (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹15 Lakh. It was formerly known as Saatchi and Saatchi Limited and Sista'S Communications P Ltd. 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 22nd Floor Tower A Urmi Estate Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹50.39 Cr, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹11.7 Cr (net margin 23.2%) and EBITDA of ₹15.96 Cr (EBITDA margin 31.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 9% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website saatchi.com.
Company details
Name history
Saatchi and Saatchi has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Saatchi And Saatchi Limited, and Sista's Communications P Ltd. The current legal name is Saatchi And Saatchi Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited | Current |
| Saatchi And Saatchi Limited | Previous |
| Sista's Communications P Ltd | Previous |
Contact details
Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is saatchi.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address22nd Floor Tower A Urmi Estate Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Saatchi and Saatchi is information and communication. In detail, this covers computer programming, consultancy and related activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J6 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities |
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Financials of Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSaatchi and Saatchi Private Limited reported revenue of ₹50.39 Cr (up 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 4% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 6% 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) | ₹11.7 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 31.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 23.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited
Saatchi and Saatchi has 4 current directors and 22 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited is audited by S N DHAWAN & CO LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S N DHAWAN & CO LLP | FY 2023 | 000050N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Saatchi and Saatchi Private 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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| 14 Aug 1997 | 90359213 | Indian Oveseas Bank | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 31 Jul 1995 | 90358950 | Indian Oveseas Bank | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by Saatchi and Saatchi, 4 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against Realty Engineering Construction & Management LLP | Disposed |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Court case (OJA) | Filed against the company by Rosebys Interiors India Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Court case (COMP) | Filed by the company against Rosebys Interiors India Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax Circle 8( and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (SS Cases) | Filed against the company by 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Saatchi and Saatchi has 6 GST registrations: 3 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACS5255Q2ZR | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACS5255Q1ZW | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACS5255Q1ZO | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Saatchi and Saatchi Private Limited has 26 board changes on record since 2008: 4 appointments and 22 cessations. The latest: Nelson Ning Chen ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Saatchi and Saatchi 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 17 May 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U84200MH1994PTC078410.
Saatchi and Saatchi has 4 current directors:
- Anupriya Acharya - Director
- Louis Tohme - Director
- Nelson Ning Chen - Director
- Nitesh Eknath Chorghe - Director
The latest financial statements of Saatchi and Saatchi 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 Saatchi and Saatchi is 27AAACS5255Q2ZR, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AAACS5255Q1ZW (Haryana), 29AAACS5255Q1ZO (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Saatchi and Saatchi is U84200MH1994PTC078410. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Saatchi and Saatchi has 7 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Saatchi and Saatchi was incorporated on 17 May 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
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. Saatchi and Saatchi has 26 board changes on record in total.
Saatchi and Saatchi can be reached through the website saatchi.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Saatchi and Saatchi is at 22nd Floor Tower A Urmi Estate Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.