About Samanthi Publications Private Limited
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Samanthi Publications Private Limited was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 17 September 1996.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1996PTC036560.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Lakh. It was led by directors Kulathuran Rajendran Pillai (Managing Director) and Padmanabhapillai Nagalekshmi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office was at Old No.28 New No.8/112 Madarasa Street S. A. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600092.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹47,593, a decline of 97% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹59,452 (net margin -124.9%) and EBITDA of -₹58,167 (EBITDA margin -122.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 71% over three years and 51% over five years.
The last known website on record is samanthi.in.
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Samanthi Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is samanthi.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressOld No.28 New No.8/112 Madarasa Street S. A. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600092
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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Business activity
The main business activity of Samanthi Publications is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Samanthi Publications Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableSamanthi Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹47,593 (down 97% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 51% over five years, including a 97% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 149% 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 Margin | -124.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Samanthi Publications Private Limited
Samanthi Publications has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Kulathuran Rajendran Pillai | Managing Director | 17 Sep 1996 | 30 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Padmanabhapillai Nagalekshmi | Director | 22 Oct 1997 | 29 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Samanthi Publications Private Limited is audited by GOPI KUMAR ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| GOPI KUMAR ASSOCIATES | FY 2018 | 000981S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Samanthi Publications Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Samanthi Publications Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 1996: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Abu Bakkar Sahulhameed ceased to be Director on 20 Mar 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Samanthi Publications has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Samanthi Publications was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 17 September 1996 and is registered under CIN U22121TN1996PTC036560. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Samanthi Publications had 2 directors:
- Kulathuran Rajendran Pillai - Managing Director
- Padmanabhapillai Nagalekshmi - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Samanthi Publications is U22121TN1996PTC036560. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Samanthi Publications is at Old No.28 New No.8112 Madarasa Street S. A. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600092.
Samanthi Publications was incorporated on 17 September 1996. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Samanthi Publications can be reached through the website samanthi.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The latest financial statements of Samanthi Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 22 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
Samanthi Publications operated in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
Abu Bakkar Sahulhameed ceased to be Director on 20 Mar 2019. Annamalai Sekar ceased to be Director on 09 Feb 2008. Padmanabhapillai Nagalekshmi was appointed as Director on 22 Oct 1997. Samanthi Publications has 4 board changes on record in total.
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