India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #1,374 Jupally Jagapathi Rao ₹1,600 Cr
Revenue · FY 2026
₹647.96 Cr
▼ 16% YoY
Net profit · FY 2026
₹9.56 Cr
Net margin 1.5%
EBITDA · FY 2026
₹35.14 Cr
EBITDA margin 5.4%
Authorised capital
₹57.44 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹31.34 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹30 Cr
Satisfied ₹85.29 Cr
Company age
23 yrs
Est. 2003
Directors on board
11
As per MCA filings
About Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited
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Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, a subsidiary of Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 09 May 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
Its director Jupally Jagapathi Rao is #1,374 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U92200TG2003PTC040966. Its GSTIN is 36AAECA2935P1ZC (Telangana). The company holds 9 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹57.44 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹31.34 Cr. It is led by directors including Barun Das (Managing Director) and Hemant Sharma (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 17 July 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at First Floor H. No. 8 – 2 – 337/G&G – 1 Road No. 3 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500034.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹647.96 Cr, a decline of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹9.56 Cr (net margin 1.5%) and EBITDA of ₹35.14 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 12% over five years.
Its group structure includes 4 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: News9 Plus and TV9 Network. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹30 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹85.29 Cr on record. Court records list 207 cases involving the company, including 74 filed by the company and 133 filed against it; 56 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 2 convertible or debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹343.32 Cr; the latest was in October 2020. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is T.V. Today Network Limited. with revenue of ₹1,038.73 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website tv9.com.
Company details
CIN U92200TG2003PTC040966
Registration Number 040966
Incorporation Date 09 May 2003
ROC Hyderabad
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 17 July 2026
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2026
Parent Company Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
CIN history
Associated Broadcasting Company has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92200AP2003PTC040966. The current CIN is U92200TG2003PTC040966, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92200TG2003PTC040966 | Current |
| U92200AP2003PTC040966 | Previous |
Key People
Barun Das Managing Director Hemant Sharma Whole-Time Director Srinivasa Rao Aravapalli Director Recognitions & Rankings of Associated Broadcasting Company
Contact details
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is tv9.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressFirst Floor H. No. 8 – 2 – 337/G&G – 1 Road No. 3 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500034
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Brands
Associated Broadcasting Company operates two associated brands: News9 Plus and TV9 Network. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides a subscription-based OTT service for news collections. | news9plus.com | |
| News is delivered via multi-channel broadcasting by TV9 Network. | tv9.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Associated Broadcasting Company 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 Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited
FY 2026 filings availableAssociated Broadcasting Company Private Limited reported revenue of ₹647.96 Cr (down 16% YoY) for FY 2026.
Revenue · FY 2026
₹647.96 Cr ▼ 16%
Net profit · FY 2026
₹9.56 Cr margin 1.5%
EBITDA · FY 2026
₹35.14 Cr margin 5.4%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 16%
3 years · compounded
▲ 1%
5 years · compounded
▲ 12%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 72%
3 years · compounded
▼ 1%
5 years · compounded
▲ 11%
Revenue fell 16% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12%. EBITDA fell 72% 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) | ₹9.56 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.5% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited currently reports 10 directors and 1 key managerial person. 5 former directors have served the organization.
Current Directors and KMP
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Peer comparison
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.V. Today Network Limited. | ₹1,038.73 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited | ₹772.33 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Eenadu Television Private Limited | ₹752.88 Cr (FY 2024) | 18.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Asianet Communications Private Limited | ₹688.87 Cr (FY 2017) | 5.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limitedthis company | ₹647.96 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹9.56 Cr | 1.5% | -16.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |
| Zee Media Corporation Limited | ₹632.98 Cr (FY 2025) | -5.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited is audited by M Bhaskara Rao & Co for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| M Bhaskara Rao & Co | FY 2025 | 000459S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Associated Broadcasting Company 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.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹30 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹85.29 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2022 | 100527236 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Aug 2023 | 100764037 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹98.7 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 19 May 2023 | 100728470 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.01 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 20 Sep 2022 | 100611397 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹50,000 | Satisfied | |
| 08 Jun 2022 | 100587123 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹67,792 | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Deals & funding
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited has 11 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 2 convertible or debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹343.32 Cr; the latest was in October 2020.
Total deals
11
Secondary share transfers
5
Funding rounds
4
Convertible or debt financings
2
Disclosed funding
₹343.32 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited |
| Sep 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited Seller: an individual |
| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited Seller: Peepul Capital, Ilabs Group |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited has 207 court cases on record: 74 filed by Associated Broadcasting Company, 133 filed against it. 56 cases are pending and 151 are disposed.
Total cases
207
Filed by the company
74
Filed against the company
133
Pending
56
Disposed
151
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 116 | 97 | 36 |
| High courts | 82 | 27 | 15 |
| NCLAT | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| NCLT | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 207)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Zee Media Corporation Limited, and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Tirumalla Oil Refinery Pvt. Ltd., and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Tirumalla Hair Oil India Pvt. Ltd, and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against M/S. Kute Sons Dairys Ltd., and 3 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Network 18 Media and Investments Limited | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited was last rated by Care on 07 Apr 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 07 Apr 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Associated Broadcasting Company has 4 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
4
Subsidiary companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliated Media Company Private Limited | U22300DL2007PTC165274 | |
| Gujarat Tv9 Private Limited | U74120HR2007PTC037334 | |
| Tv9 Media Maharashtra Private Limited | U74300HR2007PTC037343 | |
| Tv9 Karnataka Private Limited | U92132KA2006PTC038422 |
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GST
Associated Broadcasting Company has 9 GST registrations: 9 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
9
Active
9
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AAECA2935P1ZC | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAECA2935P2ZB | Telangana | Active | 02 Aug 2024 |
| 07AAECA2935P1ZD | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAECA2935P1ZH | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited has 16 board changes on record since 2004: 11 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Barun Das was appointed as Managing Director on 07 Jul 2022.
AGM
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 17 Jul 2026 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited of Rs. 30.00 Cr registered on 13 Jan 2022 with Charge ID 100527236 was modified on 20 Apr 2026.
Filing
Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2026 with Roc Hyderabad.
Charges
A charge registered on 04 Aug 2023 via Charge ID 100764037 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 12 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 20 Sep 2022 via Charge ID 100611397 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 12 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 27 Apr 2022 via Charge ID 100569462 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 12 Nov 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 08 Jun 2022 via Charge ID 100587123 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 18 Apr 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 19 May 2023 via Charge ID 100728470 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 04 Mar 2024.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited of Rs. 0.01 Cr registered on 20 Sep 2022 with Charge ID 100611397 was modified on 10 Oct 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 28 Sep 2021 via Charge ID 100487855 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 06 Sep 2023.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 0.99 Cr with Charge ID 100764037 was registered on 04 Aug 2023.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1.01 Cr with Charge ID 100728470 was registered on 19 May 2023.
42 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Associated Broadcasting Company is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 09 May 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92200TG2003PTC040966.
Associated Broadcasting Company has 11 current directors and KMP:
- Barun Das - Managing Director
- Hemant Sharma - Whole-Time Director
- Srinivasa Rao Aravapalli - Director
- Jagadish Kodali - Director
- Pulluri Kaushik Rao - Director
- Munagala Praneeth Arjun Rao - Director
- Susanta Kumar Padhi - Director
- Jagapathi Rao Jupally - Director
- Clifford Pereira - Director
- Sambasiva Rao Sangu - Director
- Amara Bhaskara Rao - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Associated Broadcasting Company on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 17 July 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Associated Broadcasting Company is 36AAECA2935P1ZC, registered in Telangana. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 9 are active. Other active GSTINs include 36AAECA2935P2ZB (Telangana), 07AAECA2935P1ZD (Delhi), 24AAECA2935P1ZH (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Associated Broadcasting Company is U92200TG2003PTC040966. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Associated Broadcasting Company has 207 court cases on record: 74 filed by the company and 133 filed against it. 56 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Associated Broadcasting Company was incorporated on 09 May 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Associated Broadcasting Company has 11 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 4 funding rounds, 2 convertible or debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹343.32 Cr; the latest was in October 2020.
The peers of Associated Broadcasting Company by revenue are T.V. Today Network Limited, Alanda Media & Entertainments Private Limited, Eenadu Television Private Limited, Asianet Communications Private Limited, Zee Media Corporation Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Barun Das was appointed as Managing Director on 07 Jul 2022. Hemant Sharma was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 07 Jul 2022. Jagadish Kodali was appointed as Director on 26 Apr 2021. Associated Broadcasting Company has 16 board changes on record in total.
Associated Broadcasting Company can be reached through the website tv9.com. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.