About Dar Media Private Limited
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Dar Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Dar Investments Limited. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 14 July 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U46620MH2008PTC184612. Its GSTIN is 27AACCD9277F1ZE (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹58.92 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors Jaya Vinay Dewani and Vinay Kanahiyalal Dewani.
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 D – 103 1st Floor Industrial Estate Premises, Lbs Marg Ghatkopar West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400086.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.24 Cr, a growth of 19% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.21 Cr (net margin 23.1%) and EBITDA of ₹1.46 Cr (EBITDA margin 27.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 187% over three years and 64% over five years.
Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
Court records list 17 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 15 filed against it. The company has 9 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹69.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website darworld.com.
Company details
CIN history
Dar Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92490MH2008PTC184612. The current CIN is U46620MH2008PTC184612, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U46620MH2008PTC184612 | Current |
| U92490MH2008PTC184612 | Previous |
Contact details
Dar Media Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is darworld.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressD – 103 1st Floor Industrial Estate Premises, Lbs Marg Ghatkopar West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400086
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Dar Media is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers creative, arts and entertainment activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | 90 | Creative, arts and entertainment activities |
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Financials of Dar Media Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDar Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5.24 Cr (up 19% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 64% over five years, including 19% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 170% 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) | ₹1.21 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 27.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 23.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Dar Media Private Limited
Dar Media has 2 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Jaya Vinay Dewani | Additional Director | 14 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Vinay Kanahiyalal Dewani Also directs: Speed-O-Controls Private Limited, SNT Controls Limited, Speedage Engineers (India) Private Limited and 1 more | Additional Director | 14 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Dar Media Private Limited is audited by SHAH & TAPARIA for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SHAH & TAPARIA | FY 2020 | 109463W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dar Media Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Dar Media Private Limited has 9 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹69.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Funding round | ₹1.32 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Value Media Limited Seller: an individual |
| Oct 2015 | Funding round | ₹3.01 Cr | Investors: Dar Investments Limited |
| Mar 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2012 | Funding round | ₹9.94 Cr | Investors: Dar Investments Limited, an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Dar Media Private Limited has 17 court cases on record: 2 filed by Dar Media, 15 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| District courts | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 17)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Speed O Controls Private Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Y. T. Entertainment Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Y. T. Entertainment Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (Sum.Civ.Suit) | Filed against the company by M/S.Ormax Media Pvt.Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (Chamber Summons) | Filed against the company by M/S.Ormax Media Pvt.Ltd. | 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 Dar Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Dar Media has 4 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2020. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Dar Film Distributors Private Limited | U74120MH2010PTC210008 | |
| Dar Cineraas Private Limited | U74120MH2012PTC229519 | |
| Dar Film Ventures I Private Limited | U74120MH2012PTC233878 | |
| Creative Collaboration Advisors Private Limited | U74900MH2012PTC230918 |
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GST
Dar Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCD9277F1ZE | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Dar Media Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2010: 2 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Jaya Vinay Dewani was appointed as Additional Director on 14 Dec 2023.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Dar Media is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 14 July 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U46620MH2008PTC184612.
Dar Media has 2 current directors:
- Jaya Vinay Dewani - Additional Director
- Vinay Kanahiyalal Dewani - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Dar Media 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 Dar Media is 27AACCD9277F1ZE, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dar Media is U46620MH2008PTC184612. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Dar Media has 17 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 15 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Dar Media was incorporated on 14 July 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Dar Media has 9 deals on record (5 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹69.59 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Jaya Vinay Dewani was appointed as Additional Director on 14 Dec 2023. Sethumadhavan Napan ceased to be Director on 14 Dec 2023. Vinay Kanahiyalal Dewani was appointed as Additional Director on 14 Dec 2023. Dar Media has 11 board changes on record in total.
Dar Media can be reached through the website darworld.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.