- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-02-0010853

Vidarbha Publications Private Limited
About Vidarbha Publications Private Limited
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Vidarbha Publications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Akola, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 17 August 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22120MH1984PTC033776. Its GSTIN is 27AAACT7049P1ZP (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.99 Cr. It was formerly known as Vidharbh Publications Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Rishikesh Prakash Pohare and Sadhana Prakash Pohare.
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 Nishant Towersm G Road, Akola, Maharashtra, India – 444001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹47.73 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹4.26 Cr (net margin 8.9%) and EBITDA of ₹7.46 Cr (EBITDA margin 15.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 86 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹14.51 Cr on record. Court records list 15 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 6 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-02-0010853). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Vidarbha Publications
Contact details
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited's registered office is in Akola, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressNishant Towersm G Road, Akola, Maharashtra, India – 444001
- IndustryMedia and 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Vidarbha Publications is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | 58 | Publishing activities |
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Financials of Vidarbha Publications Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableVidarbha Publications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹47.73 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 9% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA rose 88% 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) | ₹4.26 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 8.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Vidarbha Publications Private Limited
Vidarbha Publications has 4 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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| Rishikesh Prakash Pohare | Director | 25 Oct 2004 | 22 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sadhana Prakash Pohare | Director | 31 Mar 1995 | 31 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Aditi Rishikesh Pohare Also directs: Nishant Satellite Communication Network Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2009 | 17 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Prakash Gopalrao Pohare | Director | 31 Mar 1995 | 31 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited is audited by V R Inamdar & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| V R Inamdar & Co | FY 2023 | 103743W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Vidarbha 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 09 Nov 2021 | 100518421 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.95 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Nov 2021 | 100518417 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2.96 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Dec 2008 | 10135521 | Industrial Development Bank of India Limited | ₹4.75 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 10015063 | The Akola Urban Co-Operative Bank Limited | ₹65 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Feb 2006 | 80050317 | The United Western Bank Limited | ₹15 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Legal cases
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited has 15 court cases on record: 9 filed by Vidarbha Publications, 6 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 12 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 15 | 6 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 15)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Akola, Maharashtra | Court case (Cri.Rev.App.) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Chandrapur, Maharashtra | Court case (Other Misc.Cri.Appln) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Akola, Maharashtra | Court case (Reg Dkst) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, North Goa, Goa | Court case (SCS) | Filed against the company by Sanatan Sanstha, A Public Charitable Trust | Disposed |
| District court, Akola, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Vidarbha Publications Private Limited, buy the company report.
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 Vidarbha Publications Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Vidarbha Publications has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited has a workforce of 86 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Vidarbha Publications has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACT7049P1ZP | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Vidarbha Publications Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1995: 4 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Gopalrao Namdeorao Pohare ceased to be Director on 03 Jan 2015.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Vidarbha Publications is an active private limited company based in Akola, Maharashtra, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 17 August 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22120MH1984PTC033776.
Vidarbha Publications has 4 current directors:
- Rishikesh Prakash Pohare - Director
- Sadhana Prakash Pohare - Director
- Aditi Rishikesh Pohare - Director
- Prakash Gopalrao Pohare - Director
The latest financial statements of Vidarbha Publications 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 Vidarbha Publications is 27AAACT7049P1ZP, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vidarbha Publications is U22120MH1984PTC033776. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Vidarbha Publications has 15 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 6 filed against it. 3 are pending.
Vidarbha Publications was incorporated on 17 August 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Gopalrao Namdeorao Pohare ceased to be Director on 03 Jan 2015. Aditi Rishikesh Pohare was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2009. Rishikesh Prakash Pohare was appointed as Director on 25 Oct 2004. Vidarbha Publications has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Vidarbha Publications is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-02-0010853).
The registered office of Vidarbha Publications is at Nishant Towersm G Road, Akola, Maharashtra, India – 444001.

