- Category
- Medium (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-UP-29-0011788

About Vikas Publishing House Private Limited
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Vikas Publishing House Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of S Chand And Company Limited. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 27 August 1971 and has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1971PTC005766. Its GSTIN is 07AAACV0006A1Z9 (Delhi). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹65 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹40.14 Lakh. It is led by directors including Dinesh Kumar Jhunjhnuwala and Savita Gupta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 16 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at A – 27 2nd Floor Mohan Co – Operative Industrial Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110044.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹218.18 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹24.91 Cr (net margin 11.4%) and EBITDA of ₹51 Cr (EBITDA margin 23.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company has about 536 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Madhubunbooks and Vikas Publishing. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹60.09 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹351.74 Cr on record. Court records list 140 cases involving the company, including 132 filed by the company and 8 filed against it; 24 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2012. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Ratna Sagar Private Limited with revenue of ₹265.97 Cr. The company has 54 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 3,343 overdue payments to 113 micro and small suppliers.
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-UP-29-0011788). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website vikaspublishing.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Vikas Publishing House
Contact details
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is vikaspublishing.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressA – 27 2nd Floor Mohan Co – Operative Industrial Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110044
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital 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
Brands
Vikas Publishing House operates two associated brands: Madhubunbooks and Vikas Publishing. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Publisher of academic and reference books for higher education | vikaspublishing.com | |
| Educational book publishing and resources for schools in India. | madhubunbooks.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Vikas Publishing House is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Vikas Publishing House Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableVikas Publishing House Private Limited reported revenue of ₹218.18 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 10% 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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| EBITDA | ₹51 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹24.91 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 23.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 11.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Vikas Publishing House Private Limited
Vikas Publishing House has 5 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Dinesh Kumar Jhunjhnuwala Also directs: S Chand and Company Limited, New Saraswati House ( India ) Private Limited, Chhaya Prakashani Limited and 5 more | Director | 10 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Savita Gupta | Director | 20 May 2016 | 10 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Himanshu Gupta Also directs: S Chand and Company Limited, S. Chand Hotels Private Limited, Shaara IT Services Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 10 Oct 2012 | 14 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Gaurav Kumar Jhunjhnuwala | Director | 20 May 2016 | 10 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Archana Capoor Also directs: S Chand and Company Limited, RSWM Limited, Bhilwara Technical Textiles Limited and 5 more | Director | 28 Sep 2017 | 9 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Ratna Sagar Private Limited | ₹265.97 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Orange House Private Limited | ₹254.32 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Orient Blackswan Private Limited | ₹225.74 Cr (FY 2025) | 10.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Vikas Publishing House Private Limitedthis company | ₹218.18 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹24.91 Cr | 11.4% | 2.0% | 536 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Sage Publications India Private Limited | ₹201.46 Cr (FY 2025) | 19.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Mcgraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited | ₹179.87 Cr (FY 2017) | -5.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited is audited by Walker Chandiok & Co LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Walker Chandiok & Co LLP | FY 2023 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Vikas Publishing House 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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| 19 Mar 2024 | 100896332 | Others | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Dec 2023 | 100853361 | Others | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 100670521 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Jan 2023 | 100664256 | Others | ₹75 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 100467883 | Others | ₹4 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 39 View all charges
Deals & funding
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2012.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: S Chand and Company Limited , Nirja Publishers & Printers Private Limited Seller: 3 individuals |
| Mar 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Nirja Publishers & Printers Private Limited , S Chand and Company Limited Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited has 140 court cases on record: 132 filed by Vikas Publishing House, 8 filed against it. 24 cases are pending and 116 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 131 | 7 | 23 |
| High courts | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 140)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South East, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Calicut Edumart Private Limited and Ors | Pending |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against M/S Suvidya Printers and Publishers Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against M/S Suvidya Printers and Publishers Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, East, Delhi | Revision petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal case | Filed against the company by State of U.P. | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited was last rated by Care on 28 Sep 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 28 Sep 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited has 54 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 3,343 overdue payments to 113 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 113)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| NKN Print Solution LLP | |||
| Kapson Plastics Private Ltd | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Bandma India Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited has a workforce of 536 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Vikas Publishing House has 6 GST registrations: 2 active and 4 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACV0006A1Z9 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACV0006A1Z5 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Vikas Publishing House Private Limited has 17 board changes on record since 2012: 6 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Rajagopalan Chandrashekar ceased to be Director on 10 Nov 2021.
89 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Vikas Publishing House is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 27 August 1971 (55+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1971PTC005766.
Vikas Publishing House has 5 current directors:
- Dinesh Kumar Jhunjhnuwala - Director
- Savita Gupta - Director
- Himanshu Gupta - Director
- Gaurav Kumar Jhunjhnuwala - Director
- Archana Capoor - Director
The latest financial statements of Vikas Publishing House on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 16 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Vikas Publishing House is 07AAACV0006A1Z9, registered in Delhi. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 09AAACV0006A1Z5 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vikas Publishing House is U74899DL1971PTC005766. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Vikas Publishing House has 140 court cases on record: 132 filed by the company and 8 filed against it. 24 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Vikas Publishing House was incorporated on 27 August 1971, making it 55+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Vikas Publishing House has 3 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2012.
The peers of Vikas Publishing House by revenue are Ratna Sagar Private Limited, Orange House Private Limited, Orient Blackswan Private Limited, Sage Publications India Private Limited, Mcgraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Publishing), with the same principal business activity (publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities).
Rajagopalan Chandrashekar ceased to be Director on 10 Nov 2021. Gaurav Kumar Jhunjhnuwala ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 20 May 2021. Savita Gupta ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 20 May 2021. Vikas Publishing House has 17 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Vikas Publishing House is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-UP-29-0011788).
Vikas Publishing House has 54 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 3,343 overdue payments to 113 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 26 Apr 2024.

