About Saraswaty Press Limited
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Saraswaty Press Limited is a public limited state government company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It operates in the commercial printing services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 21 January 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U22110WB1987SGC041786. Its GSTIN is 19AAECS6328J1D8 (West Bengal). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.5 Cr. It was formerly known as Sree Saraswati Press (1984) Limited. It is led by directors including Subodh Majumdar (Managing Director) and Khalid Aizaz Anwar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 December 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 11 B T Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700056.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹166.17 Cr, a growth of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹96.11 Cr (net margin 57.8%) and EBITDA of ₹136.68 Cr (EBITDA margin 82.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 244 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Saraswaty Press. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹19.34 Cr on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 11 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 saraswatypress.com.
Company details
CIN history
Saraswaty Press has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22110WB1987PTC041786. The current CIN is U22110WB1987SGC041786, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22110WB1987SGC041786 | Current |
| U22110WB1987PTC041786 | Previous |
Contact details
Saraswaty Press Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its website is saraswatypress.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address11 B T Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700056
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Commercial Printing 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
Brands
Saraswaty Press operates one associated brand: Saraswaty Press. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Web design, development, and employee portal services. | saraswatypress.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Saraswaty Press is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of Saraswaty Press Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSaraswaty Press Limited reported revenue of ₹166.17 Cr (up 8% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 8% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 3% 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 | ₹136.68 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹96.11 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 82.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 57.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Saraswaty Press Limited
Saraswaty Press has 4 current directors and 21 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subodh Majumdar Also directs: West Bengal Text Book Corporation Limited | Managing Director | 01 Aug 2001 | 25 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Khalid Aizaz Anwar | Nominee Director | 03 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Sudip Basu Also directs: West Bengal Text Book Corporation Limited, National Iron & Steel Company (1984) Ltd., Neo Pipes & Tubes Co Ltd and 1 more | Nominee Director | 09 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Utpal Biswas Also directs: West Bengal Text Book Corporation Limited, Durgapur Chemicals Ltd, National Iron & Steel Company (1984) Ltd. and 2 more | Nominee Director | 23 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Saraswaty Press Limited is audited by S B A ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S B A ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 308136E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Saraswaty Press Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2018 | 100170915 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Jun 1989 | 80038891 | United Bank of India | ₹9.34 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Saraswaty Press Limited has 14 court cases on record: 3 filed by Saraswaty Press, 11 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLT, Kolkata | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Aravali Printers & Publishers Pvt .Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court, West Bengal | Writ petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (FMA) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court, West Bengal | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -4,Kolkata | Disposed |
| Calcutta High Court | Writ petition | 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 Saraswaty Press Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Saraswaty Press has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal Text Book Corporation Limited | U72200WB2010SGC140706 |
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Employees & EPFO
Saraswaty Press Limited has a workforce of 244 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Saraswaty Press has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AAECS6328J1D8 | West Bengal | Active | 29 Oct 2018 |
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Recent activity
Saraswaty Press Limited has 46 board changes on record since 1997: 25 appointments and 21 cessations. The latest: Sudip Basu was appointed as Nominee Director on 09 Sep 2025.
40 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Saraswaty Press is an active public limited state government company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in commercial printing services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 21 January 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110WB1987SGC041786.
Saraswaty Press has 4 current directors:
- Subodh Majumdar - Managing Director
- Khalid Aizaz Anwar - Nominee Director
- Sudip Basu - Nominee Director
- Utpal Biswas - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Saraswaty Press on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 December 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Saraswaty Press is 19AAECS6328J1D8, registered in West Bengal. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 2 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Saraswaty Press is U22110WB1987SGC041786. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Saraswaty Press has 14 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Saraswaty Press was incorporated on 21 January 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Sudip Basu was appointed as Nominee Director on 09 Sep 2025. Rajkrishna Ghatak ceased to be Nominee Director on 25 Feb 2025. Khalid Aizaz Anwar was appointed as Nominee Director on 03 Dec 2024. Saraswaty Press has 46 board changes on record in total.
Saraswaty Press can be reached through the website saraswatypress.com. Its registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
The registered office of Saraswaty Press is at 11 B T Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700056.
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