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William Penn Private Limited - education in Mysore, Karnataka, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹89.27 Cr
▲ 6% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹1.89 Cr
Net margin 2.1%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹4.41 Cr
EBITDA margin 4.9%
Authorised capital
₹1.1 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹15.2 Cr
Satisfied ₹5.05 Cr
Company age
19 yrs
Est. 2007
Employees · EPFO
217
Provident fund records
About William Penn Private Limited
Data last updated:
William Penn Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 23 February 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U51396KA2007PTC041870. Its GSTIN is 29AAACW7118G1Z7 (Karnataka). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as W.P. Holdings Private Limited. It is led by directors including Nikhil Tumkur Ranjan (Managing Director) and Anandakuttan B Unnithan.
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 No.31 6th Main 3rd Block Jayalakshmi Puram, Mysore, Karnataka, India – 570012.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹89.27 Cr, a growth of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.89 Cr (net margin 2.1%) and EBITDA of ₹4.41 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years.
The company has about 217 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: William Penn and Lapis Bard. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹15.2 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹5.05 Cr on record. Court records list 12 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in June 2015.
William Penn Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0094158). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website williampenn.net.
Company details
CIN U51396KA2007PTC041870
Registration Number 041870
Incorporation Date 23 February 2007
ROC Bangalore
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 Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KR-03-0094158
Key People
Nikhil Tumkur Ranjan Managing Director Anandakuttan B Unnithan Director Simritha Ranjan Director Recognitions & Rankings of William Penn
Contact details
William Penn Private Limited's registered office is in Mysore, Karnataka. Its website is williampenn.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressNo.31 6th Main 3rd Block Jayalakshmi Puram, Mysore, Karnataka, India – 570012
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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Brands
William Penn operates two associated brands: William Penn and Lapis Bard. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury writing instruments, accessories, and gifting services in India. | williampenn.net | |
| Handcrafted leather goods and writing instruments are designed and retailed. | lapisbard.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of William Penn is manufacturing. In detail, this covers plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C8 | Plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products |
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Financials of William Penn Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableWilliam Penn Private Limited reported revenue of ₹89.27 Cr (up 6% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹89.27 Cr ▲ 6%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹1.89 Cr margin 2.1%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹4.41 Cr margin 4.9%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 6%
3 years · compounded
▲ 28%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 7%
3 years · compounded
▲ 28%
5 years · compounded
▼ 4%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years, including 6% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 7% 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) | ₹1.89 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of William Penn Private Limited
William Penn has 4 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anandakuttan B Unnithan | Director | 24 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Nikhil Tumkur Ranjan Also directs: Ray & Bluestone LLP | Managing Director | 23 Feb 2007 | 19 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Simritha Ranjan Also directs: Ray & Bluestone LLP | Director | 23 Feb 2007 | 19 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ramachandran Venkataraman Also directs: Konkan Speciality Polyproducts Private Limited | Director | 05 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
William Penn Private Limited is audited by B.S RaviKumar & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| B.S RaviKumar & Associates | FY 2023 | 006101S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of William Penn 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 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹15.2 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹5.05 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2016 | 100024023 | Others | ₹15.2 Cr | Open | |
| 17 Nov 2020 | 100387539 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹14.25 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 18 Sep 2014 | 10539785 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹4.9 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
William Penn Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in June 2015.
Total deals
1
Rights issue
1
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Rights issue | ₹99 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
William Penn Private Limited has 12 court cases on record: 8 filed by William Penn, 4 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 11 are disposed.
Total cases
12
Filed by the company
8
Filed against the company
4
Pending
1
Disposed
11
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 12)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Execution petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Court case (LCA) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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 William Penn Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
William Penn Private Limited has a workforce of 217 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 02, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
217
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
8.5%
GST
William Penn has 11 GST registrations: 8 active and 3 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
11
Active
8
Cancelled / inactive
3
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAACW7118G1Z7 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACW7118G2Z6 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Aug 2018 |
| 07AAACW7118G1ZD | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACW7118G1Z9 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
William Penn Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Anandakuttan B Unnithan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 15.20 Cr registered on 17 Feb 2016 with Charge ID 100024023 was modified on 24 Jun 2025.
AGM
William Penn Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Anandakuttan B Unnithan ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Anandakuttan B Unnithan was appointed as Director.
Filing
William Penn Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Bangalore.
Ceased
Ramachandran Venkataraman ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Shruthi Bopaiah ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Ramachandran Venkataraman was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Nov 2020 via Charge ID 100387539 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 25 Mar 2022.
Charges
A charge with Hdfc Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.14 Cr with Charge ID 100387539 was registered on 17 Nov 2020.
Charges
A charge registered on 18 Sep 2014 via Charge ID 10539785 with Indian Overseas Bank was fully satisfied on 26 May 2016.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 15.20 Cr with Charge ID 100024023 was registered on 17 Feb 2016.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
William Penn is an active private limited company based in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 23 February 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51396KA2007PTC041870.
William Penn has 4 current directors:
- Nikhil Tumkur Ranjan - Managing Director
- Anandakuttan B Unnithan - Director
- Simritha Ranjan - Director
- Ramachandran Venkataraman - Director
The latest financial statements of William Penn 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 William Penn is 29AAACW7118G1Z7, registered in Karnataka. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAACW7118G2Z6 (Karnataka), 07AAACW7118G1ZD (Delhi), 09AAACW7118G1Z9 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of William Penn is U51396KA2007PTC041870. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
William Penn has 12 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. 1 is pending.
William Penn was incorporated on 23 February 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
William Penn has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in June 2015.
Anandakuttan B Unnithan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Anandakuttan B Unnithan was appointed as Director on 24 Apr 2024. Ramachandran Venkataraman ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. William Penn has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, William Penn is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0094158).