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- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-32-0005029
The Nadar Press Limited - media and publishing in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹4.94 Cr
▲ 11% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹11.35 Lakh
Net margin -2.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹27.95 Lakh
EBITDA margin 5.7%
Authorised capital
₹1.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.49 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹1.45 Cr
Satisfied ₹3.22 Cr
Company age
104 yrs
Est. 1922
Employees · EPFO
11
Provident fund records
About The Nadar Press Limited
Data last updated:
The Nadar Press Limited is a public limited company based in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the commercial printing services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 10 May 1922 and has been in existence for over 104 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1922PLC001880. Its GSTIN is 33AAACT5769Q1ZN (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.49 Cr. It is led by directors including Murukesh Ponnambalam and Dc Baskaran Asokkumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 18 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 59 Police Station Road, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India – 626123.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.94 Cr, a growth of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹11.35 Lakh (net margin -2.3%) and EBITDA of ₹27.95 Lakh (EBITDA margin 5.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 11 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.45 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹3.22 Cr on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 14 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
The Nadar Press Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-32-0005029). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website nadarpresslimited.com.
Company details
CIN U22121TN1922PLC001880
Registration Number 001880
Incorporation Date 10 May 1922
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 18 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TN-32-0005029
Key People
Murukesh Ponnambalam Director Dc Baskaran Asokkumar Director Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adhedheeren Director Recognitions & Rankings of The Nadar Press
Contact details
The Nadar Press Limited's registered office is in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. Its website is nadarpresslimited.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address59 Police Station Road, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India – 626123
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Commercial Printing Services
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Business activity
The main business activity of The Nadar Press is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of The Nadar Press Limited
FY 2025 filings availableThe Nadar Press Limited reported revenue of ₹4.94 Cr (up 11% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹4.94 Cr ▲ 11%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹11.35 Lakh margin -2.3%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹27.95 Lakh margin 5.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 11%
3 years · compounded
▲ 10%
5 years · compounded
▼ 3%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 207%
3 years · compounded
▲ 25%
5 years · compounded
▼ 16%
Revenue rose 11% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 207% 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 | ₹27.95 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹11.35 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -2.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of The Nadar Press Limited
The Nadar Press has 7 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murukesh Ponnambalam | Director | 06 Mar 1985 | 41 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Dc Baskaran Asokkumar Also directs: Coronation Colurpak Private Limited | Director | 08 Jan 2007 | 19 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adhedheeren Also directs: Vindhya Spinning Mills Private Limited, Ayyan Fireworks Factory Private Limited, Vaster Scientific Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 24 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adeendren Also directs: Vindhya Spinning Mills Private Limited, Ayyan Fireworks Factory Private Limited, Vaster Scientific Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 05 Aug 2011 | 15 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Ramamurthy Janakiramanan | Director | 16 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Grahadurai Abiruben Also directs: Gravai Farms Private Limited, Vindhya Spinning Mills Private Limited, Navik Organic Global Ventures Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 09 Sep 1999 | 27 Years 1 Months | Current |
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Auditor
The Nadar Press Limited is audited by K V RAMAN for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| K V RAMAN | FY 2022 | 09790 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of The Nadar Press 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
Open charges
₹1.45 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹3.22 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2010 | 10249308 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited | ₹1.45 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 10253400 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited | ₹58.67 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 01 Oct 2010 | 10245869 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited | ₹16.85 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 18 Aug 2010 | 10236120 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited | ₹1.69 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 20 Jan 2010 | 10197095 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited | ₹5.86 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 10 View all charges
Legal cases
The Nadar Press Limited has 14 court cases on record: 14 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 12 are disposed.
Total cases
14
Filed against the company
14
Pending
2
Disposed
12
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (TCMP) | Filed against the company by The State of Tamilnadu | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed against the company by The State of Tamilndu | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0405-Indirect Taxes Matters : Sales Tax Act (Central & various States)) | Filed against the company by State of Tamil Nadu | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed against the company by The State of Tamilnadu | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed against the company by The State of TN., | 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
The Nadar Press Limited was last rated by Crisil on 24 Sep 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 24 Sep 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
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Employees & EPFO
The Nadar Press Limited has a workforce of 11 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 10, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
11
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-26.67%
GST
The Nadar Press has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACT5769Q1ZN | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
The Nadar Press Limited has 12 board changes on record since 1985: 7 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Ramamurthy Janakiramanan ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2024.
Charges
A charge with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited of Rs. 1.45 Cr registered on 29 Sep 2010 with Charge ID 10249308 was modified on 05 Nov 2025.
AGM
The Nadar Press Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 18 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
The Nadar Press Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Chennai.
Ceased
Ramamurthy Janakiramanan ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Ramamurthy Janakiramanan was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adhedheeren was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Vairaprakasam Kodiswaran ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 29 Oct 2010 via Charge ID 10253400 with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 21 Feb 2019.
Charges
A charge registered on 01 Oct 2010 via Charge ID 10245869 with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 21 Feb 2019.
Charges
A charge registered on 18 Aug 2010 via Charge ID 10236120 with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 21 Feb 2019.
Charges
A charge registered on 20 Jan 2010 via Charge ID 10197095 with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 21 Feb 2019.
Charges
A charge with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited of Rs. 0.59 Cr registered on 29 Oct 2010 with Charge ID 10253400 was modified on 18 Mar 2013.
29 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
The Nadar Press is an active public limited company based in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in commercial printing services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 10 May 1922 (104+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121TN1922PLC001880.
The Nadar Press has 7 current directors:
- Murukesh Ponnambalam - Director
- Dc Baskaran Asokkumar - Director
- Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adhedheeren - Director
- Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adeendren - Director
- Ramamurthy Janakiramanan - Director
- Grahadurai Abiruben - Director
- Grahadurai Athipathy - Director
The latest financial statements of The Nadar Press on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 18 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of The Nadar Press is 33AAACT5769Q1ZN, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of The Nadar Press is U22121TN1922PLC001880. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The Nadar Press has 14 court cases on record: 14 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
The Nadar Press was incorporated on 10 May 1922, making it 104+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Ramamurthy Janakiramanan ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2024. Ramamurthy Janakiramanan was appointed as Director on 16 Nov 2023. Ayyan Kodiswaran Iyan Adhedheeren was appointed as Director on 24 Aug 2022. The Nadar Press has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, The Nadar Press is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-32-0005029).
The Nadar Press can be reached through the website nadarpresslimited.com. Its registered office is in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India.
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