About THG Publishing Private Limited
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THG Publishing Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Kasturi & Sons Limited. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 21 March 2017 and has been in existence for over 9 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22300TN2017PTC115593. Its GSTIN is 33AAGCT1726K1ZC (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 14 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.67 Cr. It is led by directors including Rohit Ramesh (Whole-Time Director) and Ananth Krishnan (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Kasturi Buildings 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹771.95 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹29.6 Cr (net margin -3.8%) and EBITDA of -₹2.7 Cr (EBITDA margin -0.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 2,308 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: The Hindu and Sportstarlive. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹235 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹260.2 Cr on record. Court records list 75 cases involving the company, including 38 filed by the company and 19 filed against it; 19 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2024. Its 10 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media, Publishing) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Lok Prakashan Limited with revenue of ₹1,056.8 Cr. The company has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 65 overdue payments to 31 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website thehindu.com.
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- Registered AddressKasturi Buildings 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Business Activity of THG Publishing Private Limited
The main business activity of THG Publishing is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of THG Publishing Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
THG Publishing Private Limited reported revenue of ₹771.95 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of THG Publishing Private Limited
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 10% fall 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 of THG Publishing Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of THG Publishing Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of THG Publishing are in the company report.
Financial statements from FY 2017
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media, Publishing). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Lok Prakashan Limited | ₹1,056.8 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 56.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Relx India Private Limited | ₹985.2 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 26.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Hindustan Media Ventures Limited Listed | ₹872.71 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Kasturi & Sons Limited | ₹834.05 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -10.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited | ₹804.61 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -15.0% | •••• | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| THG Publishing Private Limited this company | ₹771.95 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -10.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Lokmat Media Private Limited | ₹760.22 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tamilnadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation | ₹759.51 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| S Chand and Company Limited Listed | ₹732.7 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 9.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| The Mathru Bhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited | ₹596 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -5.0% | •••• | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Intaglio Press Private Limited | ₹565.79 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below THG Publishing by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media, Publishing), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited is audited by PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing has 13 current directors and 24 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aparna Ravi Also directs: Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited | Director | 13 Dec 2017 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Divya Venugopal | Director | 13 Dec 2017 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Vishal Vijay | Director | 13 Dec 2017 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Rohit Ramesh Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited, Red and White Sports Infotainment LLP, Falcons Table Tennis LLP and 2 more | Whole-Time Director | 15 Sep 2017 | 9 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ananth Krishnan | Whole-Time Director | 19 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Murali Narasimhan Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited | Whole-Time Director | 15 Sep 2017 | 9 Years 0 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of THG Publishing Private Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
Promoter, institutional, public and beneficial ownership figures are in the company report.
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Charges & Borrowings of THG Publishing Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹25 Cr | Open |
| 13 Mar 2023 | Others | ₹40 Cr | Open |
| 08 May 2020 | Others | ₹80 Cr | Open |
| 17 Feb 2020 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Open |
| 06 Dec 2019 | Others | ₹45 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Deals & Funding of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: N Murali HUF, 3 individuals |
| Dec 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kasturi & Sons Limited Seller: Kasturi & Sons Limited & N Sathya Narayanan |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kasturi & Sons Limited & N Sathya Narayanan, Kasturi & Sons Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2017 | Acquisition | ₹1.9 Cr | Buyer: Kasturi & Sons Limited |
Full deal history
All 6 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited has 75 court cases on record: 38 filed by THG Publishing, 19 filed against it, 18 where it is another party. 19 cases are pending and 56 are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 41 | 9 | 12 |
| District courts | 30 | 8 | 6 |
| NCLAT | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 75)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (AP-COM) | Filed against the company by Octavius Industries Limited | Pending |
| Calcutta High Court | Court case (AP-COM) | Filed by the company against Octavius Industries Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Ocean Lifespaces India Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed by the company against Knight Riders Sports Private Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Deadline Advertising Private Limited | Disposed |
Full case history
All 75 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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MSME Payment Delays by THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2024, listing 65 overdue payments to 31 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 31)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathna Offset Printers | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Diana World Travel Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Lipi Data Systems Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Zara Security Solutions Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
Full MSME payment history
Every supplier, amount and due date from all 11 MSME Form 1 returns is in the company report.
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Associated Brands with THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing operates two associated brands: The Hindu and Sportstarlive. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| News publishing, digital media, and content services in India. | thehindu.com | |
| Sports news, live scores, and multimedia content in the media sector. | sportstarlive.com |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited has a workforce of 2,308 employees as of Sep 24, 2025.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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News related to THG Publishing Private Limited
Recent Activity on THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing Private Limited has 37 board changes on record since 2017: 14 appointments and 23 cessations. The latest: Parthasarathy Malini was appointed as Director on 28 Jun 2024.
48 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for THG Publishing Private Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of THG Publishing Private Limited
Corporate group structure
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GST Compliance of THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing has 14 GST registrations: 14 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAGCT1726K1ZC | Tamil Nadu | Active | 21 Oct 2017 |
| 33AAGCT1726K2ZB | Tamil Nadu | Active | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 27AAGCT1726K1Z5 | Maharashtra | Active | 02 Nov 2017 |
| 09AAGCT1726K1Z3 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 04 Nov 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of THG Publishing Private Limited
MCA filings and documents
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Frequently Asked Questions about THG Publishing Private Limited
THG Publishing is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 21 March 2017 (9+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22300TN2017PTC115593.
THG Publishing reported revenue of ₹771.95 Cr for FY 2025 (down 10% YoY).
THG Publishing has 13 current directors:
- Rohit Ramesh - Whole-Time Director
- Ananth Krishnan - Whole-Time Director
- Murali Narasimhan - Whole-Time Director
- Ram Narasimhan - Whole-Time Director
- Nirmala Lakshman - Whole-Time Director
- Aparna Ravi - Director
- Divya Venugopal - Director
- Vishal Vijay - Director
- Parthasarathy Malini - Director
- Krishna Srinivasan - Director
- Malavika Nataraj - Director
- Melarkode Ganesan Parameswaran - Director
- Prithvi Arun - Director
THG Publishing reported a net loss of ₹29.6 Cr (net margin -3.8%) and EBITDA of -₹2.7 Cr (EBITDA margin -0.3%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of THG Publishing is 4% over three years and -2% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue fell 10%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of THG Publishing is 33AAGCT1726K1ZC, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 14 GST registrations in all, of which 14 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AAGCT1726K2ZB (Tamil Nadu), 27AAGCT1726K1Z5 (Maharashtra), 09AAGCT1726K1Z3 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of THG Publishing is U22300TN2017PTC115593. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
THG Publishing has 75 court cases on record: 38 filed by the company and 19 filed against it. 19 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
THG Publishing was incorporated on 21 March 2017, making it 9+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
THG Publishing has 6 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in March 2024.
The peers of THG Publishing by revenue are Lok Prakashan Limited, Relx India Private Limited, Hindustan Media Ventures Limited, Kasturi & Sons Limited, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Print Media, Publishing).
Parthasarathy Malini was appointed as Director on 28 Jun 2024. Ananth Krishnan was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 19 Jan 2024. Ananth Krishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 19 Jan 2024. THG Publishing has 37 board changes on record in total.