About Digital18 Media Private Limited
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Digital18 Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 January 2020 and has been in existence for over 6 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72900MH2020PTC336906. Its GSTIN is 27AAHCD6428K1ZB (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30,000 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹26,956 Cr. It is led by directors including Lalit Kumar Jain and Kshipra Jatana.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 19 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Vrindavan Shree Ram Mills Compound G.K Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5,287 Cr, a decline of 34% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹317 Cr (net margin -6%) and EBITDA of ₹33 Cr (EBITDA margin 0.6%).
For more details, the company can be reached via its website nw18.com.
Company details
CIN history
Digital18 Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72900MH2020PLC336906. The current CIN is U72900MH2020PTC336906, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U72900MH2020PTC336906 | Current |
| U72900MH2020PLC336906 | Previous |
Contact details
Digital18 Media Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Registered AddressVrindavan Shree Ram Mills Compound G.K Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
- Company details, directors and signatories
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Business activity
The main business activity of Digital18 Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of Digital18 Media Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDigital18 Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5,287 Cr (down 34% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 34% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 320% 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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| EBITDA Margin | 0.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Digital18 Media Private Limited
Digital18 Media has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Lalit Kumar Jain Also directs: Aetn18 Media Private Limited, Greycells18 Media Limited | Director | 11 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Kshipra Jatana Also directs: Infomedia Press Limited, Ibn Lokmat News Private Limited, Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 30 Jan 2020 | 6 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ramesh Kumar Damani Also directs: Infomedia Press Limited, Reliance Vantage Retail Limited, Ibn Lokmat News Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 11 Sep 2024 | 2 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Digital18 Media Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Events and Entertainment industry (Events Management, Film and Content Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | ₹8,417.5 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited | ₹6,459.43 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Tv18 Broadcast Limited | ₹6,038.11 Cr (FY 2023) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | -34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Digital18 Media Private Limitedthis company | ₹5,287 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹317 Cr | -6% | -34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Sun TV Network Limited | ₹4,712.6 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Digital18 Media Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Digital18 Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Digital18 Media has 6 GST registrations: 6 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAHCD6428K1ZB | Maharashtra | Active | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 21AAHCD6428K1ZN | Odisha | Active | 04 Sep 2024 |
| 33AAHCD6428K1ZI | Tamil Nadu | Active | 06 Sep 2024 |
| 06AAHCD6428K1ZF | Haryana | Active | 09 Sep 2024 |
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Recent activity
Digital18 Media Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2020: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Lalit Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Dec 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Digital18 Media is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 January 2020 (6+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72900MH2020PTC336906.
Digital18 Media has 3 current directors:
- Lalit Kumar Jain - Director
- Kshipra Jatana - Director
- Ramesh Kumar Damani - Director
The latest financial statements of Digital18 Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 19 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2020 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Digital18 Media is 27AAHCD6428K1ZB, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 6 are active. Other active GSTINs include 21AAHCD6428K1ZN (Odisha), 33AAHCD6428K1ZI (Tamil Nadu), 06AAHCD6428K1ZF (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Digital18 Media is U72900MH2020PTC336906. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Digital18 Media was incorporated on 30 January 2020, making it 6+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Digital18 Media by revenue are Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, Tv18 Broadcast Limited, Studio 18 Media Private Limited, Sun TV Network Limited, all in the Events and Entertainment industry (Events Management, Film and Content Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Lalit Kumar Jain ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Dec 2024. Ramesh Kumar Damani ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Dec 2024. Lalit Kumar Jain was appointed as Director on 11 Sep 2024. Digital18 Media has 7 board changes on record in total.
Digital18 Media can be reached through the website nw18.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Digital18 Media is at Vrindavan Shree Ram Mills Compound G.K Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
Digital18 Media operates in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.