About Signpost India Limited
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Signpost India Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the advertising and market research segment of the business services sector. It was incorporated on 19 February 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L74110MH2008PLC179120. Its GSTIN is 27AADCC3101C1ZH (Maharashtra). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 5 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 544117 and NSE: SIGNPOST.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹10.69 Cr. It was formerly known as Cartel Outdoor Advertising Private Limited and Signpost India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Shripad Prahlad Ashtekar (Managing Director) and Rajesh Arvind Awasthi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹580.86 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹70.11 Cr (net margin 12.1%) and EBITDA of ₹146.6 Cr (EBITDA margin 25.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over three years.
The company has about 413 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 4 brands: Pressman Digital, Coo Rides, Pressman PR and Signpost India. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹391.41 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹51.57 Cr on record. Court records list 49 cases involving the company, including 33 filed by the company and 16 filed against it; 20 cases are pending. The company has 16 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 5 market trades, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹12.64 Cr; the latest was in July 2026. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Blink Digital (India) Private Limited with revenue of ₹478.56 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website signpostindia.com.
Company details
Name history
Signpost India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Cartel Outdoor Advertising Private Limited, and Signpost India Private Limited. The current legal name is Signpost India Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Signpost India Limited | Current |
| Cartel Outdoor Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Signpost India Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Signpost India has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L74110MH2008PLC179120, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L74110MH2008PLC179120 | Current |
| U74110MH2008PTC179120 | Previous |
| U74300MH2008PTC179120 | Previous |
| U74110MH2008PLC179120 | Previous |
Contact details
Signpost India Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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- Registered Address126 Jolly Maker Chambers II, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryBusiness Services, Advertising And Market Research
- 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
Signpost India operates multiple associated brands including Pressman Digital, Coo Rides, and Pressman PR. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides digital marketing services including SEO, SEM, web development, and media planning. | pressmandigital.com | |
| Operates an online platform for bicycle rentals. | coorides.in | |
| Public relations consultancy offering corporate and marketing communications services. | pressmanpr.com | |
| Digital out-of-home advertising services and urban installations are provided. | signpostindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Signpost India is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Signpost India Limited
FY 2026 filings availableSignpost India Limited reported revenue of ₹580.86 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over three years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 65% 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 | ₹146.6 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹70.11 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 25.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 12.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Signpost India Limited
Signpost India has 7 current directors and 16 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Arvind Awasthi | Director | 06 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Sanidhya Mittal Also directs: Greenply Industries Ltd, Alishan Panels Private Limited, Greenply Sandila Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 12 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Shripad Prahlad Ashtekar Also directs: Cherapunjee Innovations LLP, Eflag Analytics Private Limited, Signpost Delhi Airport Private Limited and 1 more | Managing Director | 19 Feb 2008 | 18 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Sayantika Mitra Also directs: Joynagar Properties Private Limited | Director | 09 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Dipankar Chatterjee | Director | 15 Apr 2013 | 13 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Girish Pandurang Kulkarni | Director | 06 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Signpost India Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Signpost India Limitedthis company | ₹580.86 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹70.11 Cr | 12.1% | 27.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Blink Digital (India) Private Limited | ₹478.56 Cr (FY 2025) | -14.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Omg Digital India Private Limited | ₹469.27 Cr (FY 2025) | 41.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Tim Delhi Airport Advertising Private Limited | ₹433.18 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 24 Nov 2025 | 101200172 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹25.74 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Jul 2025 | 101139922 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Oct 2024 | 101004933 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹6.08 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Oct 2024 | 101008017 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 05 Oct 2024 | 101008267 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹95 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 26 View all charges
Deals & funding
Signpost India Limited has 16 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 5 market trades, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹12.64 Cr; the latest was in July 2026.
Deals on record (5 of 16)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2026 | Market trade | ₹17.74 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited , Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited Seller: Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited , Hrti Private Limited |
| Jul 2026 | Market trade | ₹73.79 Cr | Buyer: NK Securities Research Private Limited , Microcurves Trading Private Limited , Qe Securities LLP Seller: NK Securities Research Private Limited , Microcurves Trading Private Limited , Qe Securities LLP |
| Jun 2026 | Market trade | ₹39.61 Cr | Buyer: Microcurves Trading Private Limited , NK Securities Research Private Limited , Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited Seller: Microcurves Trading Private Limited , NK Securities Research Private Limited , Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited |
| Jun 2025 | Market trade | ₹111.16 Cr | Buyer: Pelorus Technologies Private Limited , 3 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2024 | Market trade | ₹7.48 Cr | Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Signpost India Limited has 49 court cases on record: 33 filed by Signpost India, 16 filed against it. 20 cases are pending and 29 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 27 | 5 | 6 |
| District courts | 21 | 10 | 14 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 49)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (Civil M.A.) | Filed by the company against HDFC Bank Ltd. and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Davanagere Smart City Limited | Disposed |
| NCLT, Principal Bench | Original application | Filed against the company by Pressman Advertising Limited | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Malhotra International Pvt. Ltd. S.K. Srivastav and Co. | Disposed |
| District court, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MJC AV) | Filed by the company against Bhopal City Link Ltd. Through MD and 1 other | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Signpost India Limited was last rated by Crisil on 27 May 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 27 May 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Signpost India Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Signpost India has 7 GST registrations: 5 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCC3101C1ZH | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AADCC3101C2ZC | Karnataka | Active | 25 Jul 2017 |
| 19AADCC3101C1ZE | West Bengal | Active | 02 Aug 2017 |
| 33AADCC3101C1ZO | Tamil Nadu | Active | 03 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Signpost India Limited has 24 board changes on record since 2008: 9 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Sanidhya Mittal was appointed as Additional Director on 12 Nov 2025.
51 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Signpost India is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising and market research, within the business services industry. It was incorporated on 19 February 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN L74110MH2008PLC179120. Listed on BSE: 544117 and NSE: SIGNPOST.
Signpost India has 7 current directors:
- Shripad Prahlad Ashtekar - Managing Director
- Rajesh Arvind Awasthi - Director
- Sanidhya Mittal - Additional Director
- Sayantika Mitra - Director
- Dipankar Chatterjee - Director
- Girish Pandurang Kulkarni - Director
- Prashant Bhupendra Sanghavi - Director
The latest financial statements of Signpost India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Signpost India is 27AADCC3101C1ZH, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AADCC3101C2ZC (Karnataka), 19AADCC3101C1ZE (West Bengal), 33AADCC3101C1ZO (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Signpost India is L74110MH2008PLC179120. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Signpost India is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 544117) and NSE (symbol: SIGNPOST).
Signpost India has 49 court cases on record: 33 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. 20 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Signpost India was incorporated on 19 February 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Signpost India has 16 deals on record (6 secondary share transfers, 5 market trades, 4 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹12.64 Cr; the latest was in July 2026.
The peers of Signpost India by revenue are Blink Digital (India) Private Limited, Omg Digital India Private Limited, Tim Delhi Airport Advertising Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Sanidhya Mittal was appointed as Additional Director on 12 Nov 2025. Amita Sandeep Desai ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Amita Sandeep Desai was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2025. Signpost India has 24 board changes on record in total.