Fox Star Studios India Private Limited
About Fox Star Studios India Private Limited
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Fox Star Studios India Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Star India Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 04 October 2006.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92490MH2006PTC165060. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹30 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹26.58 Cr. It was formerly known as Perspective Media Private Limited. It was led by directors including Vijay Singh (Whole-Time Director) and Deepak Eapen Jacob.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2016, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2016. The registered office was at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹534.9 Cr, a decline of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹10.89 Cr (net margin -2%) and EBITDA of ₹293.63 Cr (EBITDA margin 54.9%).
The company had about 66 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
Court records list 29 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 15 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 13 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹387.84 Cr; the latest was in January 2017. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Pen India Private Limited with revenue of ₹694.63 Cr.
Company details
Contact details
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressStar House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- 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 Fox Star Studios India is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Fox Star Studios India Private Limited
FY 2016 filings availableFox Star Studios India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹534.9 Cr (down 5% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 5% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 5% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹293.63 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹10.89 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 54.9% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -2% | ||
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Board of directors of Fox Star Studios India Private Limited
Fox Star Studios India has 3 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Vijay Singh | Whole-Time Director | 06 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Deepak Eapen Jacob | Director | 14 May 2009 | 17 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Amit Shah Sudhir | Director | 02 Jun 2016 | 10 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Pen India Private Limited | ₹694.63 Cr (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Shemaroo Entertainment Limited | ₹693.21 Cr (FY 2025) | -3.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Fox Star Studios India Private Limitedthis company | ₹534.9 Cr (FY 2017) | -₹10.89 Cr | -2% | -5.0% | 66 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Lyca Productions Private Limited | ₹487.14 Cr (FY 2023) | 7701.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Pen Marudhar Cine Entertainment Private Limited | ₹483.76 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Balaji Telefilms Limited | ₹467.53 Cr (FY 2025) | -26.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited is audited by S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | FY 2016 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Fox Star Studios India Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited has 13 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹387.84 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
Deals on record (5 of 13)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Star India Private Limited & Rishi Gaind, Jiostar India Private Limited Seller: Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited & Star India Private Limited, Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited |
| Jun 2015 | Rights issue | ₹237.01 Cr | Investors: Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹62.37 Cr | Investors: Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited |
| Nov 2013 | Funding round | ₹106.68 Cr | Investors: Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited |
| Mar 2013 | Funding round | ₹27.17 Cr | Investors: Fox Star Studios Holdings Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited has 29 court cases on record: 14 filed by Fox Star Studios India, 15 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 26 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 27 | 13 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 29)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, South, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Bata India Ltd | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Bharti Airtel Limited and 49 others | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against Bharti Airtel Limited and 49 others | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Original application | Filed by the company against C32 Cable Net Pvt Ltd., and 4 others | 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 Fox Star Studios India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited has a workforce of 66 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Fox Star Studios India has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Fox Star Studios India Private Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Vijay Singh was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 06 Jun 2017.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Fox Star Studios India has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Fox Star Studios India was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 04 October 2006 and is registered under CIN U92490MH2006PTC165060. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Fox Star Studios India was incorporated on 04 October 2006. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Fox Star Studios India had 3 directors:
- Vijay Singh - Whole-Time Director
- Deepak Eapen Jacob - Director
- Amit Shah Sudhir - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Fox Star Studios India is U92490MH2006PTC165060. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Fox Star Studios India is at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel W, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
The latest financial statements of Fox Star Studios India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2016. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2016. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Fox Star Studios India has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Fox Star Studios India operated in the media and publishing industry, in the film and digital content production segment.
Fox Star Studios India has 13 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹387.84 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
The peers of Fox Star Studios India by revenue are Pen India Private Limited, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, Lyca Productions Private Limited, Pen Marudhar Cine Entertainment Private Limited, Balaji Telefilms Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).