About Kal Radio Limited
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Kal Radio Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Sun Tv Network Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 07 October 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U92131TN2005PLC057755. Its GSTIN is 33AACCK6712G1ZU (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 6 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹275 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹206.56 Cr. It is led by directors including Kannappan Shanmugam (Managing Director) and Balakrishnan Surendar (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 18 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Murasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹169.91 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹39.34 Cr (net margin 23.2%) and EBITDA of ₹74.67 Cr (EBITDA margin 43.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 23% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 457 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
Court records list 96 cases involving the company, including 84 filed by the company and 12 filed against it; 26 cases are pending. The company has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹154.45 Cr; the latest was in June 2025.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website redfm.in.
Company details
CIN history
Kal Radio has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92131TN2005PTC057755. The current CIN is U92131TN2005PLC057755, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92131TN2005PLC057755 | Current |
| U92131TN2005PTC057755 | Previous |
Contact details
Kal Radio Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is redfm.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressMurasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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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 Kal Radio is information and communication. In detail, this covers programming and broadcasting activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | 60 | Programming and broadcasting activities |
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Financials of Kal Radio Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKal Radio Limited reported revenue of ₹169.91 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over five years, including 7% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 3% 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 | 43.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 23.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kal Radio Limited
Kal Radio has 7 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sridhar Venkatesh | Director | 02 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan Also directs: South Asia FM Limited, Sun TV Network Limited | Director | 02 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar Also directs: Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited, Red Connect Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 13 Feb 2013 | 13 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Nicholas Martin Paul Also directs: Sol Ventures Private Limited, Splendid Fine Foods Private Limited, Tan Business Ventures Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 31 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Nisha Narayanan Also directs: South Asia FM Limited | Director | 31 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Kannappan Shanmugam Also directs: South Asia FM Limited, Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 05 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kal Radio Limited is audited by M N & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| M N & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 018167S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kal Radio Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Kal Radio Limited has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹154.45 Cr; the latest was in June 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 7)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Funding round | ₹2.52 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Dec 2016 | Rights issue | ₹90.01 Cr | Investors: Sun TV Network Limited |
| Dec 2009 | Funding round | ₹52.88 Cr | Investors: Sun TV Network Limited |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹99.06 Cr | Investors: Sun TV Network Limited |
| Oct 2005 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Sun TV Network 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
Kal Radio Limited has 96 court cases on record: 84 filed by Kal Radio, 12 filed against it. 26 cases are pending and 70 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 78 | 2 | 25 |
| High courts | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 96)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Croi Business Private Limited Rep. by Its Dir. and Auth. Sign. Jyothsna Mandha | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Ganesh | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Jaasritha Chit Funds India Pvt. Ltd, Rep. by Its Director G. Siva Rama Krishna Chowdharay and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Oyedesi Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Eagle View Security Systems Pvt. Limited, Rep. by Its Proprietor A. Durga Prasad | 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 Kal Radio Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Kal Radio Limited has a workforce of 457 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kal Radio has 7 GST registrations: 6 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AACCK6712G1ZU | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AACCK6712G2ZI | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AACCK6712G1ZW | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 34AACCK6712G1ZS | Puducherry | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kal Radio Limited has 17 board changes on record since 2005: 7 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 09 Mar 2022.
8 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kal Radio is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 07 October 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92131TN2005PLC057755.
Kal Radio has 7 current directors:
- Kannappan Shanmugam - Managing Director
- Balakrishnan Surendar - Whole-Time Director
- Sridhar Venkatesh - Director
- Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan - Director
- Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar - Director
- Nicholas Martin Paul - Director
- Nisha Narayanan - Director
The latest financial statements of Kal Radio on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 18 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kal Radio is 33AACCK6712G1ZU, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 6 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AACCK6712G2ZI (Karnataka), 32AACCK6712G1ZW (Kerala), 34AACCK6712G1ZS (Puducherry).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kal Radio is U92131TN2005PLC057755. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kal Radio has 96 court cases on record: 84 filed by the company and 12 filed against it. 26 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kal Radio was incorporated on 07 October 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Kal Radio has 7 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹154.45 Cr; the latest was in June 2025.
Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 09 Mar 2022. Sridhar Venkatesh ceased to be Additional Director on 09 Mar 2022. Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan was appointed as Director on 02 Feb 2022. Kal Radio has 17 board changes on record in total.
Kal Radio can be reached through the website redfm.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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