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- Category
- Medium (2020-21)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-12-0009331
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd - media and publishing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹76.65 Cr
▼ 19% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹35.3 Lakh
Net margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹3.65 Cr
EBITDA margin 4.8%
Authorised capital
₹2 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.77 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹57.67 Cr
Satisfied ₹35.56 Cr
Company age
39 yrs
Est. 1987
Employees · EPFO
109
Provident fund records
About Stark Communications Pvt Ltd
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Stark Communications Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 13 October 1987 and has been in existence for over 39 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74300KL1987PTC004881. Its GSTIN is 32AADCS2077D1ZR (Kerala). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.77 Cr. It is led by directors including Roy Varghese Mathew (Managing Director) and Harshan Thenguvilayil Kesavan.
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 Tc 9/566 E – 2 Jawahar Nagar Kawdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹76.65 Cr, a decline of 19% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹35.3 Lakh (net margin 0.5%) and EBITDA of ₹3.65 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 109 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Stark Communications. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹57.67 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹35.56 Cr on record. The company has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹33.5 Lakh; the latest was in June 2023. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Itw Mediaworx Private Limited with revenue of ₹78.22 Cr.
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-12-0009331). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website stark.in.
Company details
CIN U74300KL1987PTC004881
Registration Number 004881
Incorporation Date 13 October 1987
ROC Ernakulam
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KL-12-0009331
Key People
Roy Varghese Mathew Managing Director Harshan Thenguvilayil Kesavan Director Anil Musthafa Director Recognitions & Rankings of Stark Communications
Contact details
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its website is stark.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressTc 9/566 E – 2 Jawahar Nagar Kawdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695003
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Brands
Stark Communications operates one associated brand: Stark Communications. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and communications services focusing on brand campaigns for tourism and media in India. | stark.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Stark Communications 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 Stark Communications Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableStark Communications Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹76.65 Cr (down 19% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹76.65 Cr ▼ 19%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹35.3 Lakh margin 0.5%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹3.65 Cr margin 4.8%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 19%
3 years · compounded
▼ 5%
5 years · compounded
▼ 10%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 32%
3 years · compounded
▲ 40%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including a 19% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 32% 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 | ₹3.65 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹35.3 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Stark Communications Pvt Ltd
Stark Communications has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshan Thenguvilayil Kesavan | Director | 13 Oct 1987 | 39 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Roy Varghese Mathew | Managing Director | 29 Sep 1995 | 31 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Anil Musthafa Also directs: Slowtravel Collective LLP, Xspine Tech Private Limited | Director | 04 Mar 2020 | 6 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), 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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| Itw Mediaworx Private Limited | ₹78.22 Cr (FY 2024) | -67.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Big Trunk Communications Private Limited | ₹77.96 Cr (FY 2024) | 16.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Stark Communications Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹76.65 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹35.3 Lakh | 0.5% | -19.0% | 109 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Armour Display Systems Limited | ₹76.44 Cr (FY 2025) | 58.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd is audited by SRINIVAS & KRISHNA for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SRINIVAS & KRISHNA | FY 2024 | 004020S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Stark Communications Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹57.67 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹35.56 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 101330850 | Others | ₹2.99 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 101246728 | Others | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Dec 2025 | 101245513 | Others | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 101114825 | Others | ₹3.9 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Dec 2024 | 101024441 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & funding
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹33.5 Lakh; the latest was in June 2023.
Total deals
6
Secondary share transfers
4
Rights issue
1
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹33.5 Lakh
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Funding round | ₹33.5 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Mar 2020 | Rights issue | ₹7.1 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Feb 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 3 individuals |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Oct 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals 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
No court or tribunal cases involving Stark Communications Pvt Ltd are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd was last rated by Crisil on 17 Dec 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 17 Dec 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Stark Communications Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 109 employees on its EPFO records as of Dec 14, 2024, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
109
Active EPFO establishments
3
Employee growth
2.83%
GST
Stark Communications has 4 GST registrations: 3 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
4
Active
3
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AADCS2077D1ZR | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AADCS2077D1ZE | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AADCS2077D1ZK | Delhi | Active | 16 Feb 2024 |
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Recent activity
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd has 4 board changes on record since 1987: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Anil Musthafa was appointed as Director on 04 Mar 2020.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 2.99 Cr with Charge ID 101330850 was registered on 30 Jun 2026.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.30 Cr with Charge ID 101246728 was registered on 30 Jan 2026.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 30.00 Cr registered on 02 Dec 2024 with Charge ID 101024441 was modified on 30 Jan 2026.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 18.00 Cr registered on 02 Nov 2009 with Charge ID 10188431 was modified on 30 Jan 2026.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 1.00 Cr with Charge ID 101245513 was registered on 30 Dec 2025.
AGM
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge registered on 21 Mar 2025 via Charge ID 101071929 with Others was fully satisfied on 16 Aug 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 25 Oct 2024 via Charge ID 100999229 with Others was fully satisfied on 23 Jul 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 3.90 Cr with Charge ID 101114825 was registered on 04 Jun 2025.
Filing
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Ernakulam.
Charges
A charge registered on 05 Apr 2019 via Charge ID 100257798 with Others was fully satisfied on 26 Mar 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 6.37 Cr with Charge ID 101071929 was registered on 21 Mar 2025.
26 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Stark Communications is an active private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 13 October 1987 (39+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300KL1987PTC004881.
Stark Communications has 3 current directors:
- Roy Varghese Mathew - Managing Director
- Harshan Thenguvilayil Kesavan - Director
- Anil Musthafa - Director
The latest financial statements of Stark 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 GSTIN of Stark Communications is 32AADCS2077D1ZR, registered in Kerala. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AADCS2077D1ZE (Karnataka), 07AADCS2077D1ZK (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Stark Communications is U74300KL1987PTC004881. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Stark Communications was incorporated on 13 October 1987, making it 39+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Stark Communications has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹33.5 Lakh; the latest was in June 2023.
The peers of Stark Communications by revenue are Itw Mediaworx Private Limited, Big Trunk Communications Private Limited, Armour Display Systems Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies, Communications), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Anil Musthafa was appointed as Director on 04 Mar 2020. Baby Rugmini Swarup ceased to be Managing Director on 01 Jun 2012. Roy Varghese Mathew was appointed as Managing Director on 29 Sep 1995. Stark Communications has 4 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Stark Communications is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-12-0009331).
Stark Communications can be reached through the website stark.in. Its registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.