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- Category
- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0120147
Vasan Publications Private Limited - media and publishing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹8.31 Cr
▲ 216% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹5.85 Cr
Net margin 70.4%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹7.05 Cr
EBITDA margin 84.9%
Authorised capital
₹4.6 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹6.9 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹13 Cr
Satisfied ₹115.41 Cr
Company age
80 yrs
Est. 1946
Employees · EPFO
2
Provident fund records
About Vasan Publications Private Limited
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Vasan Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 04 April 1946 and has been in existence for over 80 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1946PTC003197. Its GSTIN is 33AAACV2180M1ZA (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹4.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.9 Lakh. It is led by directors including Srinivasan (Managing Director) and Kumar Mannore Venkateswara.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 757 Anna Salaichennai Tamilnadu, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.31 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.85 Cr (net margin 70.4%) and EBITDA of ₹7.05 Cr (EBITDA margin 84.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 76% over three years and 41% over five years.
The company has about 2 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹13 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹115.41 Cr on record. Court records list 79 cases involving the company, including 32 filed by the company and 47 filed against it; 11 cases are pending.
Vasan Publications Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0120147). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website vikatan.com.
Company details
CIN U22121TN1946PTC003197
Registration Number 003197
Incorporation Date 04 April 1946
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TN-02-0120147
Key People
Srinivasan Managing Director Kumar Mannore Venkateswara Director Radhika Srinivasan Director Recognitions & Rankings of Vasan Publications
Contact details
Vasan Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is vikatan.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Apps
- Registered Address757 Anna Salaichennai Tamilnadu, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Business activity
The main business activities of Vasan Publications are real estate, electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply and agriculture, forestry, fishing. In detail, this covers real estate activities with own or leased property, electric power generation, transmission and distribution and production of crops and animals. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Real Estate | L1 | Real estate activities with own or leased property | |
| D | Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply | D1 | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution | |
| A | Agriculture, forestry, fishing | A1 | Production of crops and animals | |
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M9 | Other professional, scientific and technical activities |
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Financials of Vasan Publications Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableVasan Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹8.31 Cr (up 216% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹8.31 Cr ▲ 216%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹5.85 Cr margin 70.4%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹7.05 Cr margin 84.9%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 216%
3 years · compounded
▲ 76%
5 years · compounded
▲ 41%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 591%
3 years · compounded
▲ 84%
5 years · compounded
▲ 84%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over five years, including 216% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 591% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.85 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 84.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 70.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Vasan Publications Private Limited
Vasan Publications has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Mannore Venkateswara | Director | 17 Jul 2004 | 22 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Radhika Srinivasan Also directs: Rolling Tales Production LLP, Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 11 Dec 2009 | 16 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Srinivasan Also directs: Nauamino Superfoods LLP, Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited, Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited and 2 more | Managing Director | 26 Aug 2006 | 20 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Vasan Publications Private Limited is audited by BRAHMAYYA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| BRAHMAYYA & CO | FY 2023 | 000511S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Vasan Publications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹13 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹115.41 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2005 | 80022075 | Citi Bank N a | ₹13 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Jun 2008 | 10116631 | Canara Bank | ₹1.7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Aug 2007 | 10077716 | Canara Bank | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 10050968 | Canara Bank | ₹2.7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Mar 2007 | 10068433 | Canara Bank | ₹26.16 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Legal cases
Vasan Publications Private Limited has 79 court cases on record: 32 filed by Vasan Publications, 47 filed against it. 11 cases are pending and 68 are disposed.
Total cases
79
Filed by the company
32
Filed against the company
47
Pending
11
Disposed
68
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 40 | 17 | 10 |
| District courts | 38 | 30 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 79)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr B Srinivasan and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr B Srinivasan and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited Rep by Its Authorised Signatory Mr B Srinivasan and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited and 1 other | 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 Vasan Publications Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Vasan Publications Private Limited has a workforce of 2 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
2
Active EPFO establishments
1
GST
Vasan Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACV2180M1ZA | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Vasan Publications Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2004: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Radhika Srinivasan ceased to be Additional Director on 06 Sep 2010.
AGM
Vasan Publications Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge registered on 29 Mar 2007 via Charge ID 10068433 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 20 Aug 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 23 Sep 2005 via Charge ID 90288397 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 20 Aug 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 22 Sep 2005 via Charge ID 90287034 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 20 Aug 2024.
Filing
Vasan Publications Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Chennai.
Charges
A charge registered on 13 Jun 2008 via Charge ID 10116631 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 11 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 11 Aug 2007 via Charge ID 10077716 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 11 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 30 Mar 2007 via Charge ID 10050968 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 11 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 23 Sep 2005 via Charge ID 90288400 with Canara Bank was fully satisfied on 11 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge with Canara Bank of Rs. 10.00 Cr registered on 23 Sep 2005 with Charge ID 90288400 was modified on 19 Jun 2013.
Ceased
Radhika Srinivasan ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Radhika Srinivasan was appointed as Director.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Vasan Publications is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 04 April 1946 (80+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121TN1946PTC003197.
Vasan Publications has 3 current directors:
- Srinivasan - Managing Director
- Kumar Mannore Venkateswara - Director
- Radhika Srinivasan - Director
The latest financial statements of Vasan Publications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Vasan Publications is 33AAACV2180M1ZA, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vasan Publications is U22121TN1946PTC003197. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Vasan Publications has 79 court cases on record: 32 filed by the company and 47 filed against it. 11 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Vasan Publications was incorporated on 04 April 1946, making it 80+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Radhika Srinivasan ceased to be Additional Director on 06 Sep 2010. Radhika Srinivasan was appointed as Director on 11 Dec 2009. Srinivasan Balasubramanian ceased to be Director on 01 Nov 2007. Vasan Publications has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Vasan Publications is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0120147).
Vasan Publications can be reached through the website vikatan.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.