Express Newspapers Private Limited - Due diligence report

A 360° intelligence report on Express Newspapers Private Limited: trust score, financial health, credit view, compliance, directors, growth …

1956-10-11 Madras-2., Tamil Nadu Active Unlisted Active Compliant
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Express Newspapers Private Limited — 360° Intelligence Report

Generated from MCA filings & public records
82/100
Trust Score
Low Risk

Express Newspapers Private Limited is assessed as Low Risk with a Trust Score of 82/100. Express Newspapers Private Limited is an active private limited indian non-government company incorporated in 1956, operating in the Financial Services 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 low compliance risk and low financial risk profile.

Report generated on 17 Jul 2026 from the latest processed filings. Express Newspapers Private Limited snapshot & full profile →

Financial Health › Strong
Overall Assessment CautionWeakNeutralGoodStrong Strong
Compliance › Strong

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 & explainable
Trust ScoreLow Risk
82/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreLow Risk
80/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreLow Risk
90/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreLow Risk
85/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreLow Risk
75/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreLow Risk
90/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard

Consolidated · 5 filed year(s)

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Scores 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: 85/100 Low Risk
  • Liabilities ≈ 38% EBITDA - serviceable.
  • Working-capital cover adequate.
  • Profitable - internal accruals available.

Charges position: 3 open (49.36 Lakh) · 4 satisfied (21.50 cr).

Banking relationships (from registered charges)
LenderChargesAmount
Bank Of India1 48.0 cr
Indusind Bank Ltd.1 48.0 cr
Sri Chouthmal Taparia1 48.0 cr
Goenka Charitable Trust1 48.0 cr
T. V. S. Charities1 48.0 cr
United Commercial Bank1 48.0 cr
Compliance Score: 80/100 Low Risk
  • Company status is Active as per MCA.
  • Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025).
  • Litigation present in 3 court forum(s).
  • 3 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (3)
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Director Intelligence

Stability score: 45/100
NameDIN / PANDesignationAppointedTenureDIN status
KANUPRIYA BAJORIA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
ARATI AGARWAL 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
ANIL KUMAR AGARWAL 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
GOENKA RITU 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
KAVITA YADUPATI SINGHANIA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
RAMESH CHANDRA VAISH 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
SHIVANI DEV PRIYA SOMANY 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
VEDANT ANIL AGARWAL 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
  • 8 directors on the board.
  • GOENKA RITU has DIN status "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".
  • 2 director exit(s) in the last 3 years.
  • Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2023)
NameDesignationTotal remuneration
A K SharmaManaging Director2.4 cr
R MehtaWhole-time Director1.6 cr
S IyerCFO95.0 L

Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report

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Ownership & Group Intelligence

As per FY 2023 annual return
Promoter holding
64.27%
Public / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
Ace Investments Private Limited
Subsidiaries
2
Group entities
2
Capital events
-

Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.

Group entityRelationship% held
Express Infrastructure Private Limited Subsidiary Company 74.00%
E Residences Private Limited Subsidiary Company 74.00%
Ace Investments Private Limited Holding Company 74.00%
Bhagwan Ram Investments & Leasing Private Limited Holding Company 74.00%

Key managerial personnel: ARATI AGARWAL (Managing Director) · GOENKA RITU (Whole-time director) · KAVITA YADUPATI SINGHANIA (Managing Director)

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Risk Intelligence Center

Growth 75 · Distress 90
Growth signals & trust indicators
Steady revenue growth: +1.42 over 4 year(s).
Profit expanded 2.1x year-on-year.
Net margin improved to 24%.
Operating for 69+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
3 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
3 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts

Vendor · Banker · Investor
Vendor due diligence84/100
Favourable indicators
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
  • Statutory record is clean.
  • No distress signals on file.
  • Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment85/100
Favourable lending indicators
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
  • Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
  • 3 open charge(s) of 49.36 Lakh already registered.
  • Compliance record supports lending.
Investor view82/100
Positive growth indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
  • 3 growth signal(s) detected.
  • Margin and return trends computable from filings.
  • Management churn warrants questions.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline

Latest 15 events
30 Sep 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
24 May 2024
Director ceased
SAROJ GOENKA
29 Sep 2023
Director ceased
SHIVANI DEV PRIYA SOMANY
08 Aug 2023
Director appointed
SHIVANI DEV PRIYA SOMANY (Director)
06 Aug 2021
Director ceased
SHASHICHAND SHRIYANSPRASAD JAIN
23 Nov 2020
Director ceased
KANUPRIYA BAJORIA
21 Oct 2020
Director appointed
KANUPRIYA BAJORIA (Director)
13 Aug 2020
Director ceased
YADUPATI SINGHANIA
25 Sep 2017
Director ceased
AROONKUMAR RAMASWAMY RAMACHANDRAN
30 Sep 2015
Director ceased
VEDANT ANIL AGARWAL
01 Feb 2015
Director ceased
ANAND BAJORIA
17 Dec 2014
Director appointed
VEDANT ANIL AGARWAL (Director)
20 Aug 2007
Charge satisfied
Bank Of India
30 Mar 2007
Charge satisfied
Indusind Bank Ltd.
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Key Observations

Auto-generated from the data above
Revenue grew 0.86 over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 61% to 38%.
Net worth is positive.
Compliance record is strong - status, filings and flags are clean.
8 active director(s) / partner(s); review board churn before relying on management continuity.
3 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Operates a group structure with 2 subsidiary(ies) - assess on a consolidated basis.
EPFO-registered employer - verifiable payroll history exists.
Promoters hold a dominant controlling stake as per the FY 2023 annual return.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
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Who Uses This Report

CA · CS · Banker · Investor · Vendor
Chartered Accountants (CA)

Verify Express Newspapers Private Limited before audits and certifications: compliance score 80/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.

Company Secretaries (CS)

Track statutory health of Express Newspapers Private Limited: 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 85/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.

Investors & Analysts

Investor view: Positive growth indicators. Growth score 75/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Express Newspapers Private Limited - screening before a deeper diligence.

Vendors & Procurement Teams

Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Trust score 82/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Express Newspapers Private Limited pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.

Lawyers & Compliance Teams

Litigation footprint (3 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Express Newspapers Private Limited - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Express Newspapers Private Limited an active company?

Express Newspapers Private Limited has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 80/100 (Low Risk).

Is Express Newspapers Private Limited financially healthy?

Express Newspapers Private Limited has a Financial Health Score of 90/100 (Low Risk) based on its filed financial statements.

Should I do business with Express Newspapers Private Limited?

Its overall Trust Score is 82/100 (Low Risk). Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.

Who controls Express Newspapers Private Limited?

The ultimate holding entity is Ace Investments Private Limited. 8 active director(s) are on record.

Does Express Newspapers Private Limited have loans or charges against its assets?

3 open charge(s) are registered against its assets, and 4 earlier charge(s) stand satisfied.

Is Express Newspapers Private Limited up to date with its ROC filings?

Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 80/100 (Low Risk).

Is it risky to lend to Express Newspapers Private Limited?

Its Credit Risk Score is 85/100 (Low Risk). Banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators.

Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available in our system at the time of the last update. Scores, bands and verdicts are rule-based derived indicators of the underlying data - they are opinions generated by an algorithm, not statements of fact about the company, and are not credit ratings (within the meaning of SEBI regulations), audits, or investment, legal or financial advice. Verify from official sources and consult a qualified professional before any business, lending or investment decision. If you represent this company and believe any information is inaccurate or outdated, report it here and we will review promptly.