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- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0052185
Western Press Private Limited - media and publishing in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹29.33 Cr
▼ 27% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹94.68 Lakh
Net margin 3.2%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹5.75 Cr
EBITDA margin 19.6%
Authorised capital
₹1.8 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹42.65 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹38.46 Cr
Satisfied ₹85.65 Lakh
Company age
67 yrs
Est. 1959
Employees · EPFO
49
Provident fund records
About Western Press Private Limited
Data last updated:
Western Press Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 20 April 1959 and has been in existence for over 67 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U51900MH1959PTC011333. Its GSTIN is 27AAACW1225E1ZR (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹42.65 Lakh. It was formerly known as Jayakrishna Private Limited. It is led by directors including Rekha Bhupendra Dalal (Managing Director) and Pratul Narendra Dalal (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Bombay Mutual Chambers19 – 21 Ambalal Doshi Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹29.33 Cr, a decline of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹94.68 Lakh (net margin 3.2%) and EBITDA of ₹5.75 Cr (EBITDA margin 19.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 49 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Western Press. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹38.46 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹85.65 Lakh on record. Court records list 25 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 11 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
Western Press Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0052185). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website westernpress.in.
Company details
CIN U51900MH1959PTC011333
Registration Number 011333
Incorporation Date 20 April 1959
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 29 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0052185
Key People
Rekha Bhupendra Dalal Managing Director Pratul Narendra Dalal Whole-Time Director Satyen Bhupendra Dalal Director Recognitions & Rankings of Western Press
Contact details
Western Press Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is westernpress.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressBombay Mutual Chambers19 – 21 Ambalal Doshi Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400023
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing, Commercial Printing 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
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Brands
Western Press operates one associated brand: Western Press. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Printing and publishing services for corporates in India, focusing on capital market needs. | westernpress.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Western Press is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of Western Press Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWestern Press Private Limited reported revenue of ₹29.33 Cr (down 27% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹29.33 Cr ▼ 27%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹94.68 Lakh margin 3.2%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹5.75 Cr margin 19.6%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 27%
3 years · compounded
▼ 5%
5 years · compounded
▲ 6%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 6%
3 years · compounded
▲ 16%
5 years · compounded
▲ 27%
Revenue fell 27% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA rose 6% 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 | ₹5.75 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹94.68 Lakh | ||||
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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 | 19.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Western Press Private Limited
Western Press has 5 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratul Narendra Dalal Also directs: First Overseas Capital Limited, Sheetal Shelters Private Limited, Muller and Phipps Agencies Limited and 1 more | Whole-Time Director | 28 Jan 1999 | 27 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Rekha Bhupendra Dalal | Managing Director | 23 Oct 1973 | 53 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Satyen Bhupendra Dalal Also directs: Kemp and Company Limited, Electrowater Technologies Private Limited, VG Royal Pharmacy Limited and 5 more | Director | 31 Jan 2007 | 19 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Asim Bhupendra Dalal Also directs: Cifco Limited, Elephant Company Retail Private Limited, Asda Trading Company Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 30 Dec 1992 | 33 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Milan Bhupendra Dalal Also directs: Foods and Inns Limited, Muller and Phipps (India) Limited, Mpil Corporation Ltd and 5 more | Director | 05 Aug 1989 | 37 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Western Press Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Commercial Printing), with the same principal business activity (printing, reproduction of recorded media), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Nageen Print-Pack Private Limited | ₹29.52 Cr (FY 2025) | 13.0% | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Prism Offset Private Limited | ₹29.35 Cr (FY 2025) | 22.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Western Press Private Limitedthis company | ₹29.33 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹94.68 Lakh | 3.2% | -27.0% | 49 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Reddys Digital Private Limited | ₹29.25 Cr (FY 2024) | 1.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Dutta Press Private Limited | ₹29.08 Cr (FY 2024) | -17.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Western Press Private Limited is audited by M D PANDYA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| M D PANDYA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 107325W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Western Press 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
₹38.46 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹85.65 Lakh
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2024 | 101037407 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Aug 2024 | 100961049 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Jul 2021 | 100461088 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹33.66 Lakh | Open | |
| 19 Jul 2016 | 100045593 | Others | ₹26.72 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Nov 2015 | 100138046 | Others | ₹3 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 28 View all charges
Legal cases
Western Press Private Limited has 25 court cases on record: 14 filed by Western Press, 11 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 22 are disposed.
Total cases
25
Filed by the company
14
Filed against the company
11
Pending
3
Disposed
22
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| District courts | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 25)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Court case (SPRP) | Filed against the company by Dhanraj Mills Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Ss cases s) | Filed by the company against Ibex Integrated Business Express Pvt Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against Ibex Integrated Business Express Pvt Ltd and Ors and 2 others | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Tax appeal | Filed by the company against The Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax Range-2 (3), | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Employees State Insurance Corporation and Anr. | 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 Western Press Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Western Press Private Limited has a workforce of 49 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
49
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-7.55%
GST
Western Press has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACW1225E1ZR | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Western Press Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 1973: 5 appointments. The latest: Satyen Bhupendra Dalal was appointed as Director on 31 Jan 2007.
AGM
Western Press Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 29 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Western Press Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Mumbai.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 10.00 Cr with Charge ID 101037407 was registered on 30 Dec 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 10.00 Cr with Charge ID 100961049 was registered on 05 Aug 2024.
Charges
A charge with The South Indian Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.34 Cr with Charge ID 100461088 was registered on 16 Jul 2021.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.27 Cr with Charge ID 100045593 was registered on 19 Jul 2016.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 3.00 Cr with Charge ID 100138046 was registered on 09 Nov 2015.
Charges
A charge with Union Bank Of India of Rs. 5.00 Cr registered on 31 Jan 2008 with Charge ID 10090651 was modified on 26 Mar 2011.
Charges
A charge with Union Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 2.40 Cr with Charge ID 10090652 was registered on 31 Jan 2008.
Charges
A charge with Union Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 5.00 Cr with Charge ID 10090651 was registered on 31 Jan 2008.
Charges
A charge with Union Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 5.40 Cr with Charge ID 10090668 was registered on 30 Jan 2008.
Charges
A charge registered on 03 Oct 1974 via Charge ID 80031941 with Central Bank Of Lndia was fully satisfied on 25 May 2007.
40 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Western Press is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 April 1959 (67+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51900MH1959PTC011333.
Western Press has 5 current directors:
- Rekha Bhupendra Dalal - Managing Director
- Pratul Narendra Dalal - Whole-Time Director
- Satyen Bhupendra Dalal - Director
- Asim Bhupendra Dalal - Director
- Milan Bhupendra Dalal - Director
The latest financial statements of Western Press on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Western Press is 27AAACW1225E1ZR, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Western Press is U51900MH1959PTC011333. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Western Press has 25 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Western Press was incorporated on 20 April 1959, making it 67+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Western Press by revenue are Nageen Print-Pack Private Limited, Prism Offset Private Limited, Reddys Digital Private Limited, Dutta Press Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Commercial Printing), with the same principal business activity (printing, reproduction of recorded media).
Satyen Bhupendra Dalal was appointed as Director on 31 Jan 2007. Pratul Narendra Dalal was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 28 Jan 1999. Asim Bhupendra Dalal was appointed as Director on 30 Dec 1992. Western Press has 5 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Western Press is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0052185).
Western Press can be reached through the website westernpress.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.