About Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited
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Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited is a public limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, a subsidiary of Jai Hind Communications Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 08 December 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U92132KL2005PLC018915. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹75 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹53.68 Cr. It is led by directors including Malik Mohamed Hassan and Pezhuvila Sajeev Kochumman.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹7.8 Cr, a growth of 19% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.17 Cr (net margin -15%) and EBITDA of -₹50.04 Lakh (EBITDA margin -6.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years.
The company has about 132 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹2.5 Cr on record. Court records list 22 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 13 filed against it; 4 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website jaihindtv.in.
Company details
CIN history
Bharat Broadcasting Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92132KL2005SGC018915. The current CIN is U92132KL2005PLC018915, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92132KL2005PLC018915 | Current |
| U92132KL2005SGC018915 | Previous |
Contact details
Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited's registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Its website is jaihindtv.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressTc 15/1650 (New Tc 29/3584 – 3) Pappadi House Anirudhan Road Vazhuthacaud Thycaud P., O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695014
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, 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 Bharat Broadcasting Network 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 Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited
FY 2023 filings availableBharat Broadcasting Network Limited reported revenue of ₹7.8 Cr (up 19% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 19% in the latest year, though over three years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8%. EBITDA rose 88% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹7.8 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | -₹50.04 Lakh | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.17 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA Margin | -6.4% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | -15% | |||
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Board of directors of Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited
Bharat Broadcasting Network has 8 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudhakaran Kumbakudi Also directs: Kannur Edu Park Private Limited | Additional Director | 06 Jun 2008 | 18 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Malik Mohamed Hassan | Director | 20 Oct 2006 | 20 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ramesh Chennithala Also directs: Veekshanam Printing and Publishing Co Ltd | Additional Director | 06 Jun 2008 | 18 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Pezhuvila Sajeev Kochumman Also directs: Aroma Health Care LLP, Kollam Agro Development Private Limited, Aroma Horticulture Products Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 25 Jun 2010 | 16 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Paulose Pynedath Thankachan Also directs: Veekshanam Printing and Publishing Co Ltd | Additional Director | 06 Jun 2008 | 18 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Pandalam Sudhakaran Also directs: Jai Hind Communications Limited | Additional Director | 06 Jun 2008 | 18 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited is audited by Jayakumar George & Associates for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Jayakumar George & Associates | FY 2018 | 010639S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 05 Mar 2010 | 10214183 | Corporation Bank | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited has 22 court cases on record: 9 filed by Bharat Broadcasting Network, 13 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 18 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| District courts | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 22)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Court case (MC) | Filed against the company by Corporation Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Planetcast Media Services Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India, Represented by Secretary, and 9 others | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Ms Sree Gokulam Chits and Finance Co Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
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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 Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited has a workforce of 132 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Bharat Broadcasting Network has 2 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Bharat Broadcasting Network Limited has 24 board changes on record since 2006: 12 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Joseph Sunny was appointed as Additional Director on 17 Nov 2025.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Bharat Broadcasting Network is an active public limited company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 08 December 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92132KL2005PLC018915.
Bharat Broadcasting Network has 8 current directors:
- Sudhakaran Kumbakudi - Additional Director
- Malik Mohamed Hassan - Director
- Ramesh Chennithala - Additional Director
- Pezhuvila Sajeev Kochumman - Director
- Paulose Pynedath Thankachan - Additional Director
- Pandalam Sudhakaran - Additional Director
- Kunjukutty Aniyan Kunju - Additional Director
- Joseph Sunny - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Bharat Broadcasting Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Bharat Broadcasting Network has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bharat Broadcasting Network is U92132KL2005PLC018915. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bharat Broadcasting Network has 22 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 13 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Bharat Broadcasting Network was incorporated on 08 December 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Joseph Sunny was appointed as Additional Director on 17 Nov 2025. Kunjukutty Aniyan Kunju was appointed as Additional Director on 29 Oct 2025. Malik Mohamed Hassan ceased to be Managing Director on 19 Nov 2020. Bharat Broadcasting Network has 24 board changes on record in total.
Bharat Broadcasting Network can be reached through the website jaihindtv.in. Its registered office is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
The registered office of Bharat Broadcasting Network is at Tc 151650 New Tc 293584 – 3 Pappadi House Anirudhan Road Vazhuthacaud Thycaud P., O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695014.