- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-AP-04-0043102

Vignan Publishers Limited
About Vignan Publishers Limited
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Vignan Publishers Limited is a public limited company based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. It operates in the service apartments and long-stay rentals segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 10 July 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Vijayawada, under CIN U22212AP1991PLC012930. Its GSTIN is 37AABCV5182G1Z6 (Andhra Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹17.18 Lakh. It is led by directors including Nirmala Lavu (Managing Director) and Rathaiah Lavu.
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 5 – 37 – 213 4th Lane Brodipet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹36.86 Cr, a growth of 69% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.74 Cr (net margin 7.4%) and EBITDA of ₹5.02 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 147 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹3.45 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
Vignan Publishers Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-AP-04-0043102). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Vignan Publishers has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L22212AP1991PLC012930. The current CIN is U22212AP1991PLC012930, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22212AP1991PLC012930 | Current |
| L22212AP1991PLC012930 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Vignan Publishers
Contact details
Vignan Publishers Limited's registered office is in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered Address5 – 37 – 213 4th Lane Brodipet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Service Apartments & Long-Stay Rentals
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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
Financials of Vignan Publishers Limited
FY 2024 filings availableVignan Publishers Limited reported revenue of ₹36.86 Cr (up 69% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including 69% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 105% 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 | ₹36.86 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹5.02 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.74 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 7.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Vignan Publishers Limited
Vignan Publishers has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirmala Lavu | Managing Director | 10 Jul 1991 | 35 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rathaiah Lavu Also directs: Aquaexchange Agritech Private Limited, Vignan Agritech Private Limited, Vfstr Tbi Council and 3 more | Director | 10 Jul 1991 | 35 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Vasireddy Naga Balakrishna | Director | 16 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Vignan Publishers Limited is audited by PUNNAIAH & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| PUNNAIAH & CO | FY 2023 | 002798S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Vignan Publishers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2023 | 100754546 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.45 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Jun 2010 | 10232242 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Vignan Publishers Limited has 10 court cases on record: 6 filed by Vignan Publishers, 4 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 9 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU RURAL, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU RURAL, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0405-Indirect Taxes Matters : Sales Tax Act (Central & various States)) | Filed against the company by The Assistant Commissioner (CT) (Int) (Fac) the Assistant Commissioner (CT) (Int) (Fac) Guntur-Ii Division, Guntur , District: Guntur ,Guntur , Andhra Pradesh | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0405-Indirect Taxes Matters : Sales Tax Act (Central & various States)) | Filed against the company by The Assistant Commissioner (Ct)(Int)(Fac), Guntur-Ii, Division, Guntur ,Guntur , Andhra Pradesh | Disposed |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Assistant Commissioner (Ct)(Int)(Fac) | Disposed |
To see the full case history of Vignan Publishers 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 Vignan Publishers Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Vignan Publishers Limited has a workforce of 147 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Vignan Publishers has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37AABCV5182G1Z6 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 07 Sep 2018 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Vignan Publishers Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Vignan Publishers Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1991: 4 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Papa Rao Lavu ceased to be Director on 06 Nov 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Vignan Publishers is an active public limited company based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. The company works in service apartments and long-stay rentals, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 10 July 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22212AP1991PLC012930.
Vignan Publishers has 3 current directors:
- Nirmala Lavu - Managing Director
- Rathaiah Lavu - Director
- Vasireddy Naga Balakrishna - Director
The latest financial statements of Vignan Publishers 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 Vignan Publishers is 37AABCV5182G1Z6, registered in Andhra Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vignan Publishers is U22212AP1991PLC012930. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Vignan Publishers has 10 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Vignan Publishers was incorporated on 10 July 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada.
Papa Rao Lavu ceased to be Director on 06 Nov 2023. Vasireddy Naga Balakrishna was appointed as Director on 16 Oct 2023. Nirmala Lavu was appointed as Managing Director on 10 Jul 1991. Vignan Publishers has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Vignan Publishers is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-AP-04-0043102).
The registered office of Vignan Publishers is at 5 – 37 – 213 4th Lane Brodipet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

