About Worldwide Media Private Limited
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Worldwide Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 September 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22120MH2003PTC142239. Its GSTIN is 27AADCM7563Q1ZO (Maharashtra). The company holds 9 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2.02 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹12 Lakh. It is led by directors including Rohit Velloli Gopakumar and Prashant Babulal Panday.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2024, 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 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹139.83 Cr, a decline of 36% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹16.58 Cr (net margin 11.9%) and EBITDA of ₹23.02 Cr (EBITDA margin 16.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 166 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 5 brands: Worldwide Media, Grazia India, Times Knowledge, GoodHomes and Filmfare. Court records list 23 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 20 filed against it; 6 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹250.02 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website worldwidemedia.in.
Company details
Contact details
Worldwide Media Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is worldwidemedia.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressThe Times Group Sunteck Icon Cts 6956 Vlg, Kolekalyan Vimantal Cst Link Road Kalina Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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
Brands
Worldwide Media operates multiple associated brands including Worldwide Media, Grazia India, and Times Knowledge. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Provides engaging content through digital platforms, events, and print media. | worldwidemedia.in | |
| Fashion magazine featuring celebrity trends, beauty, and lifestyle updates. | grazia.co.in | |
| Provides digital content on science, history, nature, and global facts. | timesknowledge.in | |
| Home decor, interior design, and lifestyle content services in India. | goodhomes.co.in | |
| Media platform for entertainment news, reviews, and awards coverage in India. | filmfare.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Worldwide Media are information and communication and professional, scientific and technical. 4 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research | |
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities | |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Worldwide Media Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableWorldwide Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹139.83 Cr (down 36% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including a 36% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 346% 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) | ₹16.58 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 16.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 11.9% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Worldwide Media Private Limited
Worldwide Media Private Limited currently reports 4 directors and 1 key managerial person. 21 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rohit Velloli Gopakumar Also directs: Laburnum Promotions LLP, Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, News Broadcasters & Digital Association and 5 more | Director | 20 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sunil Dad | Company Secretary | 12 Apr 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Prashant Babulal Panday | Director | 09 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Shekhar Narayanaswami Also directs: Times Strategic Solutions Limited, Times Innovative Media Limited, Nirnishya Advisory LLP and 5 more | Director | 13 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Anish Srikrishna Also directs: Bennett Institute of Higher Education, Bennett Hatchery Foundation | Director | 21 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Worldwide Media Private Limited is audited by Walker Chandiok & Co Llp for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Walker Chandiok & Co Llp | FY 2023 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Worldwide Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Deals & funding
Worldwide Media Private Limited has 5 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹250.02 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (2 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2011 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: BCCL Seller: Worldwide Channel Investments Limited |
| Oct 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: BCCL, Worldwide Channel Investments 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
Worldwide Media Private Limited has 23 court cases on record: 3 filed by Worldwide Media, 20 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 17 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 21 | 20 | 6 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 23)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited. and 2 Ors. | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Filed against the company by Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited and Anr | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited. and 2 Ors. | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Bennett Coleman and Company Limited and Anr. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Filed against the company by Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited and 2 Ors | 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 Worldwide Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Worldwide Media has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Times Lifestyle Solutions Limited | U93090MH2019PLC325760 |
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Employees & EPFO
Worldwide Media Private Limited has a workforce of 166 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Worldwide Media has 9 GST registrations: 9 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCM7563Q1ZO | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AADCM7563Q2ZN | Maharashtra | Active | 28 Aug 2017 |
| 29AADCM7563Q1ZK | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AADCM7563Q1ZV | Tamil Nadu | Active | 12 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Worldwide Media Private Limited has 25 board changes on record since 2008: 5 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Anish Srikrishna ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2024.
16 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Worldwide Media is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 September 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22120MH2003PTC142239.
Worldwide Media has 5 current directors and KMP:
- Rohit Velloli Gopakumar - Director
- Prashant Babulal Panday - Director
- Shekhar Narayanaswami - Director
- Anish Srikrishna - Director
- Sunil Dad - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Worldwide Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Worldwide Media is 27AADCM7563Q1ZO, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 9 are active. Other active GSTINs include 27AADCM7563Q2ZN (Maharashtra), 29AADCM7563Q1ZK (Karnataka), 33AADCM7563Q1ZV (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Worldwide Media is U22120MH2003PTC142239. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Worldwide Media has 23 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 20 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Worldwide Media was incorporated on 16 September 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Worldwide Media has 5 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 convertible or debt financing, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹250.02 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Anish Srikrishna ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2024. Shekhar Narayanaswami ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2024. Shekhar Narayanaswami was appointed as Director on 13 Dec 2023. Worldwide Media has 25 board changes on record in total.
Worldwide Media can be reached through the website worldwidemedia.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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