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- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-DL-03-0006197

About Ani Media Private Limited
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Ani Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 09 December 1971 and has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1971PTC005895. Its GSTIN is 07AAACA0195M1ZN (Delhi).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3 Cr. It was formerly known as Asian Films Laboratories Private Limited. It is led by directors including Sanjeev Prakash (Managing Director) and Smita Prakash.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 6 G Vandana Building Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹97.53 Cr, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹20.38 Cr (net margin 20.9%) and EBITDA of ₹31.69 Cr (EBITDA margin 32.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 73 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
Court records list 65 cases involving the company, including 29 filed by the company and 36 filed against it; 28 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2023. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier.
Ani Media Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-DL-03-0006197). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website aniin.com.
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Contact details
Ani Media Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is aniin.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address6 G Vandana Building Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution, 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 Ani Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Ani Media Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAni Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹97.53 Cr (up 10% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 10% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 2% 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) | ₹20.38 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 32.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 20.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ani Media Private Limited
Ani Media has 6 current directors and 19 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ruchie Gupta | Additional Director | 30 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Smita Prakash Also directs: Pacific News Private Limited, Asian Films TV Private Limited | Director | 30 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Drew Michael Lipshutz | Director | 09 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ishaan Prakash Also directs: Pacific News Private Limited, Asian Films TV Private Limited | Director | 30 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Prem Prakash Also directs: Asian Films TV Private Limited | Director | 09 Dec 1971 | 54 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sanjeev Prakash Also directs: Pacific News Private Limited, Asian Films TV Private Limited | Managing Director | 31 Dec 1989 | 36 Years 9 Months | Current |
Auditor
Ani Media Private Limited is audited by B S R & Associates LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Associates LLP | FY 2024 | 116231W/W-100024 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ani Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Ani Media Private Limited has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2023.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Asian Films TV Private Limited Seller: Thomson Reuters Corporation Pte Limited |
| Nov 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2021 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jun 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Thomson Reuters Corporation Pte Limited Seller: Reuters Television Mauritius Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Ani Media Private Limited has 65 court cases on record: 29 filed by Ani Media, 36 filed against it. 28 cases are pending and 37 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| High courts | 25 | 13 | 11 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 65)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Dynamite News Network Private Limited & Anr. | Pending |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Study Palace Hub Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against News Laundry Media Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against FMTV News Research Media and Networks Distribution Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (FAO(OS) (COMM)) | Filed by the company against Dynamite News Network Private Limited & Anr. | 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
Ani Media Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Bigkarts Corporation |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Ani Media has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Pacific News Private Limited | U22190DL2011PTC226125 |
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Employees & EPFO
Ani Media Private Limited has a workforce of 73 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Ani Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACA0195M1ZN | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Ani Media Private Limited has 26 board changes on record since 1971: 6 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Ruchie Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Apr 2025.
17 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Ani Media is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 09 December 1971 (55+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1971PTC005895.
Ani Media has 6 current directors:
- Sanjeev Prakash - Managing Director
- Ruchie Gupta - Additional Director
- Smita Prakash - Director
- Drew Michael Lipshutz - Director
- Ishaan Prakash - Director
- Prem Prakash - Director
The latest financial statements of Ani Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Ani Media is 07AAACA0195M1ZN, registered in Delhi.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ani Media is U74899DL1971PTC005895. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ani Media has 65 court cases on record: 29 filed by the company and 36 filed against it. 28 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Ani Media was incorporated on 09 December 1971, making it 55+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Ani Media has 4 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers); the latest was in January 2023.
Ruchie Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 30 Apr 2025. Ishaan Prakash ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Jan 2022. Smita Prakash ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Jan 2022. Ani Media has 26 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Ani Media is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-DL-03-0006197).
Ani Media has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 1 overdue payment to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 28 Apr 2022.