
About Balkani Infotainment Private Limited
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Balkani Infotainment Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, recognised as a startup by DPIIT. It operates in the broadcasting and programming activities segment of the broadcasting and media sector. It was incorporated on 23 December 2016 and has been in existence for over 10 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74999KA2016PTC098763. Its GSTIN is 29AAHCB0023C1ZB (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors including Balquis Banu and Prakash Quadras.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at No 604 3rd Floor 12th Cross 4th Stage Vinayaka Layout Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560072.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹7.74 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹28.43 Lakh (net margin -367.5%) and EBITDA of -₹18.34 Lakh (EBITDA margin -237%).
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website balkaninews.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Balkani Infotainment
Contact details
Balkani Infotainment Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is balkaninews.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo 604 3rd Floor 12th Cross 4th Stage Vinayaka Layout Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560072
- IndustryBroadcasting, Broadcasting And Programming Activities
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Balkani Infotainment 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 |
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| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of Balkani Infotainment Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableBalkani Infotainment Private Limited reported revenue of ₹7.74 Lakh (up 565% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 565% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 58% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | -₹18.34 Lakh | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹28.43 Lakh | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -237% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -367.5% | ||
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Board of directors of Balkani Infotainment Private Limited
Balkani Infotainment has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Melwin Mathias | Additional Director | 20 Jan 2020 | 6 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Balquis Banu | Director | 25 Mar 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Prakash Quadras Also directs: Ohrlys International Private Limited | Director | 10 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Balkani Infotainment Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in 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 |
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| Sky12 Network Private Limited | ₹7.94 Lakh (FY 2025) | 57.0% | Kanyanagar, West Bengal, India | |||
| Greenlane Media Private Limited | ₹7.86 Lakh (FY 2024) | 249.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Liberty Media Vision Limited | ₹7.85 Lakh (FY 2021) | 3825.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Rajdarbar Televenture Private Limited | ₹7.83 Lakh (FY 2025) | 35.0% | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Alphanet Broadband Private Limited | ₹7.74 Lakh (FY 2024) | -42.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Balkani Infotainment Private Limitedthis company | ₹7.74 Lakh (FY 2019) | -₹28.43 Lakh | -367.5% | 565.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| KN Media Networks Private Limited | ₹7.7 Lakh (FY 2022) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | ||||
| Eazy Walkers Digital (OPC) Private Limited | ₹7.66 Lakh (FY 2025) | -47.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Sanmati Entertainment Limited | ₹7.57 Lakh (FY 2021) | -78.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Pollachi Digital Private Limited | ₹7.56 Lakh (FY 2024) | 46.0% | Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Jeeisro Media Corporation Private Limited | ₹7.55 Lakh (FY 2025) | -70.0% | Barsoi, Bihar, India |
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Auditor
Balkani Infotainment Private Limited is audited by VINAY MISKIN AND CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| VINAY MISKIN AND CO | FY 2017 | 017368S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Balkani Infotainment Private Limited is on record for FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Balkani Infotainment Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Balkani Infotainment Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Balkani Infotainment has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAHCB0023C1ZB | Karnataka | Active | 07 Sep 2017 |
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Recent activity
Balkani Infotainment Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2016: 8 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Pavithra Raj ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Nov 2020.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Balkani Infotainment is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in broadcasting and programming activities, within the broadcasting industry. It was incorporated on 23 December 2016 (10+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999KA2016PTC098763.
Balkani Infotainment has 3 current directors:
- Melwin Mathias - Additional Director
- Balquis Banu - Director
- Prakash Quadras - Director
The latest financial statements of Balkani Infotainment on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from FY 2017 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Balkani Infotainment is 29AAHCB0023C1ZB, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Balkani Infotainment is U74999KA2016PTC098763. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Balkani Infotainment was incorporated on 23 December 2016, making it 10+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
The peers of Balkani Infotainment by revenue are Sky12 Network Private Limited, Greenlane Media Private Limited, Liberty Media Vision Limited, Rajdarbar Televenture Private Limited, Alphanet Broadband Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Pavithra Raj ceased to be Additional Director on 23 Nov 2020. Melwin Mathias was appointed as Additional Director on 20 Jan 2020. Pavithra Raj was appointed as Additional Director on 20 Jan 2020. Balkani Infotainment has 13 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Balkani Infotainment is recognised as a startup by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Balkani Infotainment can be reached through the website balkaninews.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Balkani Infotainment is at No 604 3rd Floor 12th Cross 4th Stage Vinayaka Layout Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560072.