About Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited
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Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Advertisement And Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 23 April 1970 and has been in existence for over 56 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH1970PTC014617. Its GSTIN is 27AAACU0566E1ZJ (Maharashtra). The company holds 8 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹3.84 Lakh. It was formerly known as Draftfcb-Ulka Advertising Private Limited. It is led by directors including Mark Raymond Jungwirth and Dheeraj Sinha.
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 4th Floor Nirmal Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹198.9 Cr, a growth of 34% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹7.34 Cr (net margin 3.7%) and EBITDA of -₹37.94 Cr (EBITDA margin -19.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 535 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: FCBUlka. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.63 Cr on record. Court records list 55 cases involving the company, including 24 filed by the company and 31 filed against it; 11 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in May 2013.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website fcbulka.com.
Company details
Name history
Fcbulka Advertising has undergone 5 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited | Current |
| Fcb-Ulka Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Draftfcb-Ulka Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Fcb-Ulka Advertising Limited | Previous |
| Ulka Advertising Limited | Previous |
| Ulka Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Fcbulka Advertising has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74300MH2005PTC014617. The current CIN is U74300MH1970PTC014617, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74300MH1970PTC014617 | Current |
| U74300MH2005PTC014617 | Previous |
Contact details
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is fcbulka.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address4th Floor Nirmal Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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
Brands
Fcbulka Advertising operates one associated brand: FCBUlka. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Creative agency offering advertising and marketing campaign development. | fcbulka.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Fcbulka Advertising is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableFcbulka Advertising Private Limited reported revenue of ₹198.9 Cr (up 34% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over five years, including 34% growth 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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| Total Revenue | ₹198.9 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹37.94 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹7.34 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -19.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited
Fcbulka Advertising has 3 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Raymond Jungwirth | Director | 28 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Dheeraj Sinha Also directs: Fcb456 Studios LLP, Fcbneo Advertising LLP, Fcbinterface Communications Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 04 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Hariharan Sivaramakrishnan Nurani | Additional Director | 18 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP | FY 2025 | 304026E/ E-300009 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 1995 | 90226913 | The Sharmrao Vithal Co-Op Bannk | ₹1.08 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Nov 1985 | 90227829 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd | ₹25 Lakh | Open | |
| 18 Oct 1984 | 90227739 | Uco Bank | ₹15 Lakh | Open | |
| 03 Feb 1984 | 90227708 | Bank of India | ₹15 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in May 2013.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Advertisement & Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited |
| Dec 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Advertisement & Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited |
| Sep 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Advertisement & Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited |
| Dec 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Advertisement & Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited |
| Jul 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Advertisement & Communication Services (Mauritius) Limited, Interpublic Mauritius Limited Seller: Media Investments Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited has 55 court cases on record: 24 filed by Fcbulka Advertising, 31 filed against it. 11 cases are pending and 44 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 32 | 17 | 8 |
| District courts | 22 | 14 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 55)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Goldmines Telefilms Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Hindustan Unilever Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed by the company against Ms Ronanki Infotech Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court, KARNATAKA | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S Ronanki Infotech Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Shree Nirmal Commercial Limited and 1 other | Pending |
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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 Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Fcbulka Advertising has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Fcbinterface Communications Private Limited | U74300HR1985PTC043225 |
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Employees & EPFO
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited has a workforce of 535 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 09, 2025, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Fcbulka Advertising has 8 GST registrations: 7 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACU0566E1ZJ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACU0566E2ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 06AAACU0566E1ZN | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACU0566E1ZG | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Fcbulka Advertising Private Limited has 18 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 14 cessations. The latest: Nitin Sudhakar Karkare ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2025.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Fcbulka Advertising is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 23 April 1970 (56+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH1970PTC014617.
Fcbulka Advertising has 3 current directors:
- Mark Raymond Jungwirth - Director
- Dheeraj Sinha - Director
- Hariharan Sivaramakrishnan Nurani - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Fcbulka Advertising 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 Fcbulka Advertising is 27AAACU0566E1ZJ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACU0566E2ZI (Maharashtra), 06AAACU0566E1ZN (Haryana), 19AAACU0566E1ZG (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Fcbulka Advertising is U74300MH1970PTC014617. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Fcbulka Advertising has 55 court cases on record: 24 filed by the company and 31 filed against it. 11 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Fcbulka Advertising was incorporated on 23 April 1970, making it 56+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Fcbulka Advertising has 5 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers); the latest was in May 2013.
Nitin Sudhakar Karkare ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2025. Hariharan Sivaramakrishnan Nurani was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Mar 2025. Dheeraj Sinha was appointed as Director on 04 Dec 2023. Fcbulka Advertising has 18 board changes on record in total.
Fcbulka Advertising can be reached through the website fcbulka.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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