About The Associated Journals Limited
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The Associated Journals Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Young Indian. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 20 November 1937 and has been in existence for over 89 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U22122DL1937PLC215943. Its GSTIN is 07AAECA1180A1ZD (Delhi). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹100.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹91.31 Cr. It is led by directors including Pawan Kumar Bansal (Managing Director) and Mallikarjuna Mapanna Kharge.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Herald House 5 – A Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹26.89 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.95 Cr (net margin 7.2%) and EBITDA of -₹91.11 Lakh (EBITDA margin -3.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years.
Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹9 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹54.22 Cr on record. Court records list 100 cases involving the company, including 62 filed by the company and 38 filed against it; 20 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website nationalheraldindia.com.
Company details
CIN history
The Associated Journals has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22122UP1937PLC000821. The current CIN is U22122DL1937PLC215943, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22122DL1937PLC215943 | Current |
| U22122UP1937PLC000821 | Previous |
Contact details
The Associated Journals Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is nationalheraldindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressHerald House 5 – A Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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
Financials of The Associated Journals Limited
FY 2025 filings availableThe Associated Journals Limited reported revenue of ₹26.89 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 4% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9%. 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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| Total Revenue | ₹26.89 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹91.11 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.95 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -3.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of The Associated Journals Limited
The Associated Journals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawan Kumar Bansal Also directs: Young Indian | Managing Director | 23 Feb 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Mallikarjuna Mapanna Kharge Also directs: Young Indian | Director | 23 Feb 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Satyan Gangaram Pitroda Also directs: Young Indian | Director | 21 Dec 2010 | 15 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Ajay Maken Also directs: Young Indian, G K Wire Products Private Ltd, Fortune IT Park Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 31 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Arvind Mayaram | Director | 20 May 2022 | 4 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Suman Dubey Also directs: Young Indian | Director | 21 Dec 2010 | 15 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
The Associated Journals Limited is audited by Sarvesh Srivastava & Co. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Sarvesh Srivastava & Co. | FY 2023 | 0007477N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of The Associated Journals Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 06 Apr 2015 | 10566489 | Syndicate Bank | ₹9 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Aug 2012 | 10377404 | Syndicate Bank | ₹42.72 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 04 Jun 2012 | 10360947 | Syndicate Bank | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
The Associated Journals Limited has 100 court cases on record: 62 filed by The Associated Journals, 38 filed against it. 20 cases are pending and 80 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 81 | 29 | 17 |
| District courts | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 100)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Amg Media Networks Limited | Pending |
| Allahabad High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Sri Krishna and Ors. | Pending |
| District court, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Court case (CS CCC) | Filed against the company by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (EX.P.) | Filed against the company by Icra Limited | Disposed |
| Allahabad High Court | Court case (COPP) | Filed against the company by Icra Limited New Delhi Comp 158/1998 of Allahabad | 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 The Associated Journals Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
The Associated Journals has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2022. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Digital Media Private Limited | U74999DL2017PTC319430 |
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GST
The Associated Journals has 6 GST registrations: 4 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAECA1180A1ZD | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAECA1180A1ZB | Maharashtra | Active | 26 Feb 2018 |
| 06AAECA1180A1ZF | Haryana | Active | 27 Feb 2018 |
| 09AAECA1180A2Z8 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 28 Feb 2018 |
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Recent activity
The Associated Journals Limited has 23 board changes on record since 2009: 8 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Deepakkumar Ratilal Babaria was appointed as Additional Director on 19 Nov 2025.
21 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
The Associated Journals is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 November 1937 (89+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22122DL1937PLC215943.
The Associated Journals has 7 current directors:
- Pawan Kumar Bansal - Managing Director
- Mallikarjuna Mapanna Kharge - Director
- Satyan Gangaram Pitroda - Director
- Ajay Maken - Director
- Arvind Mayaram - Director
- Suman Dubey - Director
- Deepakkumar Ratilal Babaria - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of The Associated Journals on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of The Associated Journals is 07AAECA1180A1ZD, registered in Delhi. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAECA1180A1ZB (Maharashtra), 06AAECA1180A1ZF (Haryana), 09AAECA1180A2Z8 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of The Associated Journals is U22122DL1937PLC215943. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The Associated Journals has 100 court cases on record: 62 filed by the company and 38 filed against it. 20 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
The Associated Journals was incorporated on 20 November 1937, making it 89+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Deepakkumar Ratilal Babaria was appointed as Additional Director on 19 Nov 2025. Ajay Maken ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Aug 2024. Ajay Maken was appointed as Director on 31 Oct 2023. The Associated Journals has 23 board changes on record in total.
The Associated Journals can be reached through the website nationalheraldindia.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of The Associated Journals is at Herald House 5 – A Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
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