About Silk Road Communications Private Limited
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Silk Road Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thane, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 11 March 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74899MH1994PTC284820.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.22 Cr. It is led by directors Achille Forler (Managing Director) and Chantal Forler (Whole-Time Director).
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 Thane, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹38.94 Lakh, a decline of 58% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.28 Cr (net margin -328%) and EBITDA of -₹81.05 Lakh (EBITDA margin -208.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 60% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has 6 deals on record (3 rights issues, 2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1.54 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website silkrd.com.
Company details
CIN history
Silk Road Communications has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74899DL1994PTC057854. The current CIN is U74899MH1994PTC284820, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74899MH1994PTC284820 | Current |
| U74899DL1994PTC057854 | Previous |
Contact details
Silk Road Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Thane, Maharashtra. Its website is silkrd.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address1307 Solus, Central Avenue Hiranandani Estate, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 400607
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution, Film & Digital Content Production
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Business activity
The main business activity of Silk Road Communications is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Silk Road Communications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSilk Road Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹38.94 Lakh (down 58% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 58% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5%. EBITDA fell 573% 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 Margin | -208.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -328% | ||||
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Board of directors of Silk Road Communications Private Limited
Silk Road Communications has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achille Forler | Managing Director | 01 Sep 1994 | 32 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Chantal Forler | Whole-Time Director | 26 Mar 1994 | 32 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Silk Road Communications Private Limited is audited by M G VED & CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M G VED & CO | FY 2019 | 111337W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Silk Road Communications Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Silk Road Communications Private Limited has 6 deals on record (3 rights issues, 2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1.54 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: DVK Investment Private Limited |
| Jun 2018 | Rights issue | ₹22 Lakh | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2018 | Rights issue | ₹20 Lakh | Investors: DVK Investment Private Limited, an individual |
| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹15 Lakh | Investors: DVK Investment Private Limited |
| Dec 2013 | Funding round | ₹25 Lakh | Investors: DVK Investment Private 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
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Silk Road Communications Private Limited has 3 board changes on record since 1994: 2 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Neetu Rossi Gupta ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Silk Road Communications is an active private limited company based in Thane, Maharashtra, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 11 March 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899MH1994PTC284820.
Silk Road Communications has 2 current directors:
- Achille Forler - Managing Director
- Chantal Forler - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Silk Road Communications 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 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Silk Road Communications is U74899MH1994PTC284820. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Silk Road Communications was incorporated on 11 March 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Silk Road Communications has 6 deals on record (3 rights issues, 2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1.54 Cr; the latest was in March 2021.
Neetu Rossi Gupta ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2015. Achille Forler was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Sep 1994. Chantal Forler was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 26 Mar 1994.
Silk Road Communications can be reached through the website silkrd.com. Its registered office is in Thane, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Silk Road Communications is at 1307 Solus, Central Avenue Hiranandani Estate, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 400607.
Silk Road Communications operates in the media and publishing industry, in the media and content distribution segment.
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