About Asianet Digital Network Private Limited
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Asianet Digital Network Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, a subsidiary of Asianet Satellite Communications Limited. It operates in the cable tv and dth services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 October 2015 and has been in existence for over 11 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U74999KL2015PTC039405. Its GSTIN is 32AAOCA2898P1ZW (Kerala). The company holds 8 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80.25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹80.12 Cr. It was formerly known as Asianet Broadband Private Limited and Asianet Digital Cable Tv Private Limited. It is led by directors including Suresh Pazhempallil Sivaraman Nair (Whole-Time Director) and Ankit Rajiv Somani.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 2A 2nd Floor Leela Infopark Technopark Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695581.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹276.59 Cr, a decline of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹23.67 Cr (net margin -8.6%) and EBITDA of ₹9.24 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 268 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Asianet Digital. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹767 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹258 Cr on record. Court records list 173 cases involving the company, including 106 filed by the company and 67 filed against it; 82 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2018. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 73 overdue payments to 13 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website asianetdigital.co.in.
Company details
Name history
Asianet Digital Network has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Asianet Broadband Private Limited, and Asianet Digital Cable Tv Private Limited. The current legal name is Asianet Digital Network Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Asianet Digital Network Private Limited | Current |
| Asianet Broadband Private Limited | Previous |
| Asianet Digital Cable Tv Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its website is asianetdigital.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address2A 2nd Floor Leela Infopark Technopark Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695581
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Cable TV & DTH Services
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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
Asianet Digital Network operates one associated brand: Asianet Digital. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Offers digital cable TV services with customizable channel plans in India. | asianetdigital.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Asianet Digital Network 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Asianet Digital Network Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAsianet Digital Network Private Limited reported revenue of ₹276.59 Cr (down 2% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including a 2% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 56% 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 | ₹9.24 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹23.67 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 3.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -8.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Asianet Digital Network Private Limited
Asianet Digital Network has 4 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ankit Rajiv Somani Also directs: Santacruz Realtors LLP, Drishti Lifespaces LLP, Vidved Properties and Consultants LLP and 5 more | Director | 01 Dec 2021 | 4 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Suresh Pazhempallil Sivaraman Nair Also directs: Asianet Satellite Communications Limited | Whole-Time Director | 30 Mar 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sankaranarayana Gopalan Also directs: Asianet Satellite Communications Limited, Pampa E Mobility (OPC) Private Limited, Sabfresh 18 Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 30 Oct 2015 | 10 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Murthy Sreerama Chaganti Also directs: Asianet Satellite Communications Limited | Director | 01 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Asianet Digital Network 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 Asianet Digital Network 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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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 04 Nov 2025 | 101187786 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 101111337 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Jan 2025 | 101040184 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Jan 2025 | 101028337 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 100981086 | Others | ₹38 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 21 View all charges
Deals & funding
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2018.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2018 | Rights issue | ₹80.12 Cr | Investors: Asianet Satellite Communications Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited has 173 court cases on record: 106 filed by Asianet Digital Network, 67 filed against it. 82 cases are pending and 91 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 98 | 7 | 74 |
| High courts | 74 | 60 | 8 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 173)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Kerala | Appeal | Filed against the company by The Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd, Represented by Its Secretary, | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Jiostar India Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Tiffosi Italia Food N Beverages Pvt. Ltd and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Sun TV Network Ltd | 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
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 73 overdue payments to 13 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 13)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Aabasoft Technologies (India) Private Limited | |||
| Idigital Electronics Private Limited | |||
| Liscom Solutions and Services Private Limited | |||
| Memphis Printing and Publishing Private Limited | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited has a workforce of 268 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 02, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Asianet Digital Network has 8 GST registrations: 7 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAOCA2898P1ZW | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AAOCA2898P2ZV | Kerala | Active | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 29AAOCA2898P1ZJ | Karnataka | Active | 01 Oct 2017 |
| 36AAOCA2898P1ZO | Telangana | Active | 01 Oct 2017 |
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Recent activity
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2015: 4 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Ankit Rajiv Somani ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Feb 2022.
32 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Asianet Digital Network is an active private limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in cable tv and dth services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 October 2015 (11+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999KL2015PTC039405.
Asianet Digital Network has 4 current directors:
- Suresh Pazhempallil Sivaraman Nair - Whole-Time Director
- Ankit Rajiv Somani - Director
- Sankaranarayana Gopalan - Director
- Murthy Sreerama Chaganti - Director
The latest financial statements of Asianet Digital Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Asianet Digital Network is 32AAOCA2898P1ZW, registered in Kerala. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AAOCA2898P2ZV (Kerala), 29AAOCA2898P1ZJ (Karnataka), 36AAOCA2898P1ZO (Telangana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Asianet Digital Network is U74999KL2015PTC039405. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Asianet Digital Network has 173 court cases on record: 106 filed by the company and 67 filed against it. 82 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Asianet Digital Network was incorporated on 30 October 2015, making it 11+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Asianet Digital Network has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in May 2018.
Ankit Rajiv Somani ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Feb 2022. Murthy Sreerama Chaganti ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Feb 2022. Ankit Rajiv Somani was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2021. Asianet Digital Network has 9 board changes on record in total.
Asianet Digital Network has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 73 overdue payments to 13 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 06 May 2024.
Asianet Digital Network can be reached through the website asianetdigital.co.in. Its registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.