About BBC Studios India Private Limited
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BBC Studios India Private Limited is a foreign private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Bbc Worldwide Holdings Bv, Netherland. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 15 September 2006 and has been in existence for over 20 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92120MH2006FTC164640. Its GSTIN is 27AADCB2307F1Z6 (Maharashtra). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹14.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹12.5 Cr. It was formerly known as Bbc Worldwide Media Private Limited and Bbcw Channels Private Limited. It is led by directors Philip Hardman and Deepa Kizhakke Nair.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 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 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹96.98 Cr, a decline of 33% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹7.4 Cr (net margin -7.6%) and EBITDA of -₹4.64 Cr (EBITDA margin -4.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 1% over five years.
Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it. The company has 3 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹12.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2010. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities) are compared by revenue, 4 larger; the largest is Warner Bros Pictures (India) Private Limited with revenue of ₹104.44 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 bbcstudios.com.
Company details
Name history
BBC Studios India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Bbc Worldwide Media Private Limited, and Bbcw Channels Private Limited. The current legal name is Bbc Studios India Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| BBC Studios India Private Limited | Current |
| Bbc Worldwide Media Private Limited | Previous |
| Bbcw Channels Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
BBC Studios India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92120MH2006PTC164640. The current CIN is U92120MH2006FTC164640, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92120MH2006FTC164640 | Current |
| U92120MH2006PTC164640 | Previous |
Contact details
BBC Studios India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is bbcstudios.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressAkt 7th Floor Unit No. 701 – 702, Satellite Gazebo Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400093
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of BBC Studios India is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of BBC Studios India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBBC Studios India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹96.98 Cr (down 33% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 33% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1%. EBITDA fell 207% 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) | -₹7.4 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -4.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -7.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of BBC Studios India Private Limited
BBC Studios India has 2 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Hardman Also directs: BBC Global News India Private Limited | Director | 18 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Deepa Kizhakke Nair | Director | 03 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
BBC Studios India Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Warner Bros Pictures (India) Private Limited | ₹104.44 Cr (FY 2025) | -60.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Global Music Junction Private Limited | ₹101.67 Cr (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Hats Off Productions Limited | ₹100.97 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Prana Studios Private Limited | ₹100.41 Cr (FY 2018) | -3.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| BBC Studios India Private Limitedthis company | ₹96.98 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹7.4 Cr | -7.6% | -33.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
BBC Studios India Private Limited is audited by S R Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S R Batliboi & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 101049W/E300004 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of BBC Studios India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
BBC Studios India Private Limited has 3 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹12.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2010 | Funding round | ₹5 Cr | Investors: BBC Worldwide Holdings BV |
| Apr 2008 | Funding round | ₹7.49 Cr | Investors: BBC Worldwide Holdings BV |
| Nov 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: BBC Worldwide Holdings BV, BBC Worldwide Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
BBC Studios India Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| High courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Gauhati High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Ss casess) | Filed against the company by Municipal Corporation H/ West Ward, Mumbai | 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 BBC Studios India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
BBC Studios India has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCB2307F1Z6 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AADCB2307F1Z8 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
BBC Studios India Private Limited has 38 board changes on record since 2006: 20 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Sachin Prakash Mahajan ceased to be Director on 01 Aug 2025.
29 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
BBC Studios India is an active foreign private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 15 September 2006 (20+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92120MH2006FTC164640.
BBC Studios India has 2 current directors:
- Philip Hardman - Director
- Deepa Kizhakke Nair - Director
The latest financial statements of BBC Studios India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of BBC Studios India is 27AADCB2307F1Z6, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AADCB2307F1Z8 (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of BBC Studios India is U92120MH2006FTC164640. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
BBC Studios India has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
BBC Studios India was incorporated on 15 September 2006, making it 20+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
BBC Studios India has 3 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹12.49 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
The peers of BBC Studios India by revenue are Warner Bros Pictures (India) Private Limited, Global Music Junction Private Limited, Hats Off Productions Limited, Prana Studios Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).
Sachin Prakash Mahajan ceased to be Director on 01 Aug 2025. Philip Hardman was appointed as Director on 18 Jun 2025. Sameer Arvind Gogate ceased to be Director on 16 Jan 2025. BBC Studios India has 38 board changes on record in total.
BBC Studios India can be reached through the website bbcstudios.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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