About Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited
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Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 29 August 1981 and has been in existence for over 45 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L67120MH1981PLC025111. Its GSTIN is 27AAACT5785G1Z1 (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active. It is a listed company as per MCA records.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Cr. It is led by directors including Sadhvi Devpriya (Managing Director) and Hiren Harshad Doshi.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 December 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.83 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2.71 Cr (net margin -46.4%) and EBITDA of ₹3.05 Cr (EBITDA margin 52.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years.
The company has about 16 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹5 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. The company has 82 deals on record (82 market trades); the latest was in January 2011.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website arihanttv.com.
Company details
CIN history
Aastha Broad Casting Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U67120MH1981PLC025111. The current CIN is L67120MH1981PLC025111, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L67120MH1981PLC025111 | Current |
| U67120MH1981PLC025111 | Previous |
Contact details
Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is arihanttv.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressB – 12 Ground Flr Knox Plaza Premises, Coop. Society Mindspace Offlink Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064
- 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 Aastha Broad Casting Network 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAastha Broad Casting Network Limited reported revenue of ₹5.83 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 86% 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) | -₹2.71 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 52.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -46.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 5 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiren Harshad Doshi | Director | 26 Jun 2000 | 26 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Santosh Kumar Jain Also directs: Silicon Valley Infotech Limited, A T N International Limited, Arissan Energy Limited and 1 more | Director | 24 Apr 2000 | 26 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Prabhat Jain | Director | 01 Jul 1999 | 27 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Siddhartha Ananta Bhargava Also directs: Anandadhama Retreats Private Limited | Director | 24 Jan 2014 | 12 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Sadhvi Devpriya Also directs: Devam Ayurveda Private Limited, Vedic Broadcasting Limited | Managing Director | 04 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited is audited by Ladha Singhal and Associates for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Ladha Singhal and Associates | FY 2022 | 120241W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 May 2016 | 100085435 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2017 | 100240887 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited has 82 deals on record (82 market trades); the latest was in January 2011.
Deals on record (5 of 82)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2005 | Market trade | ₹5.9 Lakh | Seller: Pilot Consultants Private Ltd. |
| Sep 2005 | Market trade | ₹14.9 Lakh | Buyer: Soleos Finance Private Limited Seller: Amrabathi Investra Pvt Lt |
| Sep 2005 | Market trade | ₹21.3 Lakh | Buyer: an individual Seller: Indo Jatalia Holdings Limited , Amrabathi Investra Pvt Lt |
| Aug 2005 | Market trade | ₹11.7 Lakh | Seller: Sargam Tradelink Private, Pilot Consultants Private Ltd. |
| Aug 2005 | Market trade | ₹9 Lakh | Seller: Whiteline Barter 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
Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited has 6 court cases on record: 4 filed by Aastha Broad Casting Network, 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Thaicom Public Co. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.) | Filed by the company against Thaicom Public Company Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (FAO(OS)) | Filed by the company against Thaicom Public Co Ltd | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMA) | Filed against the company by The Securities and Exchange Board of India | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2021. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
GST
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACT5785G1Z1 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACT5785G1ZZ | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Aastha Broad Casting Network Limited has 21 board changes on record since 1999: 13 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Parul Sharma ceased to be Company Secretary on 27 Mar 2025.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Aastha Broad Casting Network is an active public 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 29 August 1981 (45+ years old) and is registered under CIN L67120MH1981PLC025111.
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 5 current directors:
- Sadhvi Devpriya - Managing Director
- Hiren Harshad Doshi - Director
- Santosh Kumar Jain - Director
- Prabhat Jain - Director
- Siddhartha Ananta Bhargava - Director
The latest financial statements of Aastha Broad Casting Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 December 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Aastha Broad Casting Network is 27AAACT5785G1Z1, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 09AAACT5785G1ZZ (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Aastha Broad Casting Network is L67120MH1981PLC025111. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Aastha Broad Casting Network is a listed company as per MCA records.
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 6 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Aastha Broad Casting Network was incorporated on 29 August 1981, making it 45+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Aastha Broad Casting Network has 82 deals on record (82 market trades); the latest was in January 2011.
Parul Sharma ceased to be Company Secretary on 27 Mar 2025. Parul Sharma was appointed as Company Secretary on 01 Feb 2025. Sadhvi Devpriya was appointed as Managing Director on 04 Oct 2023. Aastha Broad Casting Network has 21 board changes on record in total.
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