The Central Press Private Limited
About The Central Press Private Limited
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The Central Press Private Limited was a private limited company based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company has been converted to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and no longer exists as a company. For the latest details, refer to the successor LLP. It operated in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 09 November 1937.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kanpur, under CIN U22222UP1937PTC000815. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹9.65 Lakh. It was led by directors including Ashutosh Gautama and Ambrish Gautama.
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 was at 123/443 Factory Areafazalganj Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – 208012.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹20,523, a decline of 99% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹11.16 Lakh and EBITDA of -₹7.95 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 90% over three years and 80% over five years.
The company has about 24 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1.48 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
Company details
Contact details
The Central Press Private Limited's registered office is in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address123/443 Factory Areafazalganj Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – 208012
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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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 Central Press Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableThe Central Press Private Limited reported revenue of ₹20,523 (down 99% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 80% over five years, including a 99% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 208% 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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Board of directors of The Central Press Private Limited
The Central Press has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ashutosh Gautama Also directs: The Central Press LLP | Director | 31 Mar 1978 | 48 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Ambrish Gautama Also directs: The Central Press LLP, Gautam Brothers and Company Private Limited | Director | 30 Jun 1989 | 37 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Arun Kumar Gautama Also directs: The Central Press LLP | Director | 30 Sep 1971 | 55 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
The Central Press Private Limited is audited by ANIL PARIEK & GARG for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ANIL PARIEK & GARG | FY 2022 | 001676C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of The Central Press Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 25 May 2018 | 100183288 | Others | ₹13 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 10596589 | Allahabad Bank | ₹20 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 21 May 2013 | 10431590 | Allahabad Bank | ₹6.5 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Jan 1993 | 90268704 | Others | ₹1.08 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
The Central Press Private Limited has 6 court cases on record: 3 filed by The Central Press, 3 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 5 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| High courts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, UTTARPRADESH | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of U.P. and Another | Pending |
| District court, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| District court, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Shiya Central Board of Wakf and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India & Anr. | 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 Central Press Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
The Central Press Private Limited has a workforce of 24 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
The Central Press has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
The Central Press Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 1971: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Shri Narain Gautama ceased to be Director on 21 Jul 2013.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
The Central Press has been "Converted to LLP" - the business changed its legal structure from a company to a Limited Liability Partnership. The original company no longer exists in its previous form. For the latest information, refer to the successor LLP entity registered with MCA.
The Central Press was a private limited company based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company worked in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 09 November 1937 and is registered under CIN U22222UP1937PTC000815. For the latest details, refer to the successor LLP entity.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of The Central Press is U22222UP1937PTC000815. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The Central Press had 3 directors:
- Ashutosh Gautama - Director
- Ambrish Gautama - Director
- Arun Kumar Gautama - Director
The Central Press was incorporated on 09 November 1937. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur.
The registered office of The Central Press is at 123443 Factory Areafazalganj Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – 208012.
The latest financial statements of The Central Press 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.
No. The Central Press has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The Central Press operated in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.
The Central Press has 6 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.