What we do Infomedia Press Limited is a historic Indian commercial printing company, formerly part of Tata Group, specializing in printing magazines, books, and personal stationery, with past ventures in publishing and digital directories. |
Founded in 1,955 |
Market share Largest commercial printer in India with leadership in printing top-circulation magazines and books. |
Problem solved Provides comprehensive printing and creative marketing solutions, consolidating design to dispatch for various publishing needs. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B clients including leading magazine publishers, book publishers, and corporate clients needing printed directories and stationery. |
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Our journey and innovations Founded in 1862 as Tata Press, merged and evolved through partnerships including with RR Donnelley; launched Yellow Pages directories; ceased printing in 2012-13. |
Where we operate Primarily India, focused on major cities for directories; previously had joint ventures and expansions across Indian subcontinent. |
Top products or what we offer Commercial printing services, Touchstone stationery brand, Yellow Pages directories, e-publishing and digital media products. |
Top brands Touchstone Stationery - known for greeting cards and diaries; Yellow Pages - leading printed business directories in multiple Indian cities. |
Raw materials needed Paper, inks, printing plates, digital media infrastructure for e-publishing. |
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Recurring vs cyclical contribution Printing and publishing revenues were cyclical; currently no active operations. |
Our industry position Historically market leader in Indian commercial printing; ceased core operations in 2013 due to commercial unviability. |
Financial highlights FY 2010-11 revenue of Rs. 145.43 Cr with net loss of Rs. 45.72 Cr; recent years show no revenue and continued losses. |
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Whats driving growth Currently no operations; evaluating new business opportunities for future growth. |
Our future plans Exploring various options for new business lines post printing cessation in 2013; management actively reviewing possibilities. |
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Our people and values No employees currently; historical emphasis on design, print quality, and client service. |
Key challenges ahead Restarting business amid market changes and competition without prior operational revenues since 2013. |
Interesting facts One of India's oldest printing companies founded in 1862 as Tata Press; shifted focus multiple times including digital publishing. |
Risks and strategy Risks include legacy losses and market re-entry challenges; strategy involves evaluating viable new business avenues. |
