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Amar Ujala Limited - Due diligence report
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Amarujala — 360° Intelligence Report
Generated from MCA filings & public records78/100
Trust Score
Low Risk
Amarujala is assessed as Low Risk with a Trust Score of 78/100. Amarujala is an active public limited indian non-government company incorporated in 2001, operating in the Media and Publishing sector. The company has shown revenue growth across its recent filed years. It was profitable in its latest filed year. Based on MCA filings and public records, it currently shows a moderate compliance risk and low financial risk profile.
Report generated on 15 Nov 2026 from the latest processed filings. Amar Ujala Limited snapshot & full profile →
Automated indicators derived from public MCA / GST / EPFO records - not a credit rating, not investment, legal or financial advice. Spotted an inaccuracy? Report an error.
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Score Card
Higher is safer · rule-based & explainableTrust ScoreLow Risk
78/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreModerate
60/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreLow Risk
80/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreLow Risk
95/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreLow Risk
90/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreModerate
60/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreLow Risk
75/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard
Consolidated · 5 filed year(s)Unlock the full 5-year financial dashboard with charts and year-wise figures.
Get full accessScores and observations on this page are already computed from the real filings - only the underlying figures are locked.
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Credit & Compliance Intelligence
Why the scores are what they are
Credit Risk Score: 95/100 Low Risk
- Liabilities ≈ 38% EBITDA - serviceable.
- Moderate gearing (D/E 1.42).
- Working-capital cover adequate.
- Profitable - internal accruals available.
- Externally credit-rated (A).
Charges position: 9 open (340.00 cr) · 52 satisfied (1,538.84 cr).
Banking relationships (from registered charges)
| Lender | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 12 | 48.0 cr |
| Yes Bank Limited | 6 | 48.0 cr |
| Oriental Bank Of Commerce | 4 | 48.0 cr |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 8 | 48.0 cr |
| Abn Amro Bank N.V | 2 | 48.0 cr |
| Hdfc Bank Limited | 2 | 48.0 cr |
Compliance Score: 60/100 Moderate
- Company status is Active as per MCA.
- Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2025).
- Litigation present in 4 court forum(s).
- Delayed payments to MSME suppliers disclosed (1 disclosure(s)).
- 8 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (4)
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Director Intelligence
Stability score: 90/100| Name | DIN / PAN | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | DIN status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAJUL MAHESHWARI | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| ATUL SEKSARIA | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| TANMAY MAHESHWARI | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| SHASHI LATA MAHESHWARI | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| LOKESH KUMAR SHARMA | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| AJAI KUMAR | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
- 6 directors on the board.
- No disqualified or deactivated DINs.
- 2 director exit(s) in the last 3 years.
- Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2023)
| Name | Designation | Total remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| A K Sharma | Managing Director | 2.4 cr |
| R Mehta | Whole-time Director | 1.6 cr |
| S Iyer | CFO | 95.0 L |
Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report
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Ownership & Group Intelligence
As per FY 2025 annual returnPublic / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
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Subsidiaries
2
Group entities
2
Capital events
0 allotment(s) · 12 transfer(s)
Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.
| Group entity | Relationship | % held |
|---|---|---|
| AMAR UJALA WEB SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
| IMPRESSIONS PRINTING & PACKAGING LIMITED | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
Key managerial personnel: RAJUL MAHESHWARI (Whole-time director) · TANMAY MAHESHWARI (Managing Director)
Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →
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Risk Intelligence Center
Growth 60 · Distress 75
Growth signals & trust indicators
Steady revenue growth: +2.1x over 4 year(s).
Operating for 25+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Revenue declined year-on-year.
9 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
MSME payment delays disclosed - latest outstanding 12,921.00.
4 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts
Vendor · Banker · InvestorVendor due diligence70/100
Favourable indicators
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
- Check the compliance flags before onboarding.
- 1 distress signal(s) - see Risk Center.
- Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment82/100
Favourable lending indicators
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
- Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
- 9 open charge(s) of 340.00 cr already registered.
- Compliance gaps should be priced into terms.
Investor view72/100
Positive growth indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
- 1 growth signal(s) detected.
- Margin and return trends computable from filings.
- Management team looks stable.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline
Latest 15 events25 Sep 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
03 Jun 2024
Charge satisfied
Others
01 Apr 2024
Director appointed
ATUL SEKSARIA (Director)
31 Mar 2024
Director ceased
DEEPAK BANSAL
Director ceased
SHASHI LATA MAHESHWARI
13 Mar 2024
Charge satisfied
Others
17 Jul 2023
Charge satisfied
Others
05 Jun 2023
Director appointed
LOKESH KUMAR SHARMA (Company Secretary)
23 Sep 2022
Charge created
Others - 25.00 cr
01 Apr 2022
Director ceased
TANMAY MAHESHWARI
25 Mar 2022
Charge created
Yes Bank Limited - 35.00 cr
16 Dec 2021
Charge created
Hdfc Bank Limited - 30.00 cr
18 May 2021
Charge satisfied
Others
24 Dec 2020
Director ceased
AJAI KUMAR
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Key Observations
Auto-generated from the data aboveRevenue grew 24% over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 0.86 to 61%.
Debt-to-equity stands at 38% - manageable leverage.
Net worth is positive.
6 active director(s) / partner(s); board looks stable and experienced.
8 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Operates a group structure with 2 subsidiary(ies) - assess on a consolidated basis.
Carries an external credit rating of A from Crisil.
EPFO-registered employer - verifiable payroll history exists.
Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake as per the FY 2025 annual return.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
Approximately 913 employees on EPFO payroll records.
| Company | CIN | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Media Company Limited | U22121KA2006PLC062825 | Bangalore South, Karnataka, India |
| The Sandesh | L22121GJ1943PLC000183 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Springer Nature Technology And Publishing Solutions Private Limited | U72200PN2006FTC128967 | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Hmvl | L21090BR1918PLC000013 | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Schandgroup | L22219DL1970PLC005400 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Ht Media | L22121DL2002PLC117874 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Jagran | L22219UP1975PLC004147 | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Network18 | L65910MH1996PLC280969 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Who Uses This Report
CA · CS · Banker · Investor · VendorChartered Accountants (CA)
Verify Amarujala before audits and certifications: compliance score 60/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.
Company Secretaries (CS)
Track statutory health of Amarujala: ACTIVE compliance status, annual-return recency, director DIN status, board churn and the events timeline - the inputs for secretarial audits and due-diligence certificates.
Bankers & NBFCs
Current banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators. Credit risk score 95/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.
Investors & Analysts
Investor view: Positive growth indicators. Growth score 60/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Amarujala - screening before a deeper diligence.
Vendors & Procurement Teams
Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Trust score 78/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Amarujala pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.
Lawyers & Compliance Teams
Litigation footprint (4 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Amarujala - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amarujala an active company?
Amarujala has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 60/100 (Moderate).
Is Amarujala financially healthy?
Amarujala has a Financial Health Score of 80/100 (Low Risk) based on its filed financial statements.
Should I do business with Amarujala?
Its overall Trust Score is 78/100 (Low Risk). Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.
Who controls Amarujala?
Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake - exact percentages are in the full report. 6 active director(s) are on record.
Does Amarujala have loans or charges against its assets?
9 open charge(s) are registered against its assets, and 52 earlier charge(s) stand satisfied.
Is Amarujala up to date with its ROC filings?
Balance sheet slightly behind (Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 60/100 (Moderate).
Is it risky to lend to Amarujala?
Its Credit Risk Score is 95/100 (Low Risk). Banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators.
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available
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