About Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited
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Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 02 February 1999 and has been in existence for over 27 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72200MH1999PTC118111. Its GSTIN is 27AAACU2952J2Z5 (Maharashtra). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 6 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹18.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2.21 Cr. It was formerly known as Dentsu Aegis Network Advertising Private Limited and Iprospect India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Amit Wadhwa and Yogesh Kaushik.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 06 January 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹71.84 Cr, a decline of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.5 Cr (net margin 4.9%) and EBITDA of ₹9.61 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 2% over five years.
Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. The company has 19 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹7.59 Cr; the latest was in March 2023. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Automotive Exchange Private Limited with revenue of ₹72.34 Cr. The company has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 282 overdue payments to 42 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dentsu.com.
Company details
Name history
Dentsu Network Advertising has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Dentsu Aegis Network Advertising Private Limited, Iprospect India Private Limited, and Ultimedia Technologies Private Limited. The current legal name is Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited | Current |
| Dentsu Aegis Network Advertising Private Limited | Previous |
| Iprospect India Private Limited | Previous |
| Ultimedia Technologies Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is dentsu.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address8th Floor Devchand House C Block Shivsagar Estate Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400018
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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 Dentsu Network Advertising is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDentsu Network Advertising Private Limited reported revenue of ₹71.84 Cr (down 8% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 8% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 59% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹71.84 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹9.61 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.5 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited
Dentsu Network Advertising has 3 current directors and 16 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Udayan Banerjee Also directs: Sokrati Technologies Private Limited, Wat Media Private Limited, Ultimedia E-Solutions Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 28 Jul 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Amit Wadhwa | Director | 04 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Yogesh Kaushik | Director | 01 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Automotive Exchange Private Limited | ₹72.34 Cr (FY 2019) | 23.0% | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limitedthis company | ₹71.84 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹3.5 Cr | 4.9% | -8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Wat Media Private Limited | ₹70.06 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Adcounty Media India Limited | ₹69.58 Cr (FY 2025) | 61.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Vansun Mediatech Private Limited | ₹69.28 Cr (FY 2025) | 29.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2024 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited has 19 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹7.59 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited , Dentsu Media India Private Limited Seller: Aegis Media Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. |
| Mar 2022 | Funding round | ₹9.6 Lakh | Investors: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited |
| Dec 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited Seller: 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
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by Dentsu Network Advertising, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Court case (CARAP) | Filed by the company against Conceptual Pictures Worldwide Pvt. Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | 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
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 282 overdue payments to 42 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 42)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Escape Velocity Digital Private Limited | |||
| Sapphire Media Limited | |||
| Olecom Media Private Limited | |||
| Ashirbad Prakashan Private Limited | |||
| Daily Excelsior |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Dentsu Network Advertising has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimedia E-Solutions Private Limited | U72900MH2000PTC125585 |
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GST
Dentsu Network Advertising has 7 GST registrations: 6 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACU2952J2Z5 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACU2952J3Z4 | Maharashtra | Active | 03 Mar 2025 |
| 06AAACU2952J1ZA | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACU2952J1Z2 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Dentsu Network Advertising Private Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2009: 3 appointments and 16 cessations. The latest: Udayan Banerjee was appointed as Additional Director on 28 Jul 2025.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Dentsu Network Advertising is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 02 February 1999 (27+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72200MH1999PTC118111.
Dentsu Network Advertising has 3 current directors:
- Udayan Banerjee - Additional Director
- Amit Wadhwa - Director
- Yogesh Kaushik - Director
The latest financial statements of Dentsu Network Advertising on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 06 January 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Dentsu Network Advertising is 27AAACU2952J2Z5, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 6 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACU2952J3Z4 (Maharashtra), 06AAACU2952J1ZA (Haryana), 29AAACU2952J1Z2 (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dentsu Network Advertising is U72200MH1999PTC118111. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Dentsu Network Advertising has 2 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Dentsu Network Advertising was incorporated on 02 February 1999, making it 27+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Dentsu Network Advertising has 19 deals on record (12 secondary share transfers, 7 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹7.59 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
The peers of Dentsu Network Advertising by revenue are Automotive Exchange Private Limited, Wat Media Private Limited, Adcounty Media India Limited, Vansun Mediatech Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Udayan Banerjee was appointed as Additional Director on 28 Jul 2025. Yogesh Kaushik ceased to be Additional Director on 10 Oct 2022. Heeru Bharatkumar Dingra ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Sep 2022. Dentsu Network Advertising has 19 board changes on record in total.
Dentsu Network Advertising has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 282 overdue payments to 42 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Dentsu Network Advertising can be reached through the website dentsu.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.