About Citizen Media Private Limited
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Citizen Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 August 2006 and has been in existence for over 20 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U22229DL2006PTC152675. The company has 2 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹7.13 Lakh. It was formerly known as Citizen Media Limited. It is led by directors Anil Maheshwari (Managing Director) and Rekha Maheshwari (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 31 December 2020, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020. The registered office is at B – 158 Ground Floor East Vinod Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110092.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹6.33 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹25.62 Lakh (net margin -4%) and EBITDA of -₹25 Lakh (EBITDA margin -4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Instamedia and Data is Good. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹10 Lakh on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹10.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2013.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dataisgood.com.
Company details
CIN history
Citizen Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22229DL2006PLC152675. The current CIN is U22229DL2006PTC152675, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22229DL2006PTC152675 | Current |
| U22229DL2006PLC152675 | Previous |
Contact details
Citizen Media Private Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is dataisgood.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Apps
- Registered AddressB – 158 Ground Floor East Vinod Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110092
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media 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
Citizen Media operates two associated brands: Instamedia and Data is Good. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle and leisure content is produced by Instamedia network. | instamedia.com | |
| Online platform providing data science courses | dataisgood.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Citizen Media is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Citizen Media Private Limited
FY 2020 filings availableCitizen Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹6.33 Cr (up 628% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years, including 628% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 140% 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 | -₹25 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹25.62 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Citizen Media Private Limited
Citizen Media has 2 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rekha Maheshwari | Whole-Time Director | 01 Jan 2013 | 13 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Anil Maheshwari Also directs: Pramaan.Io Private Limited | Managing Director | 01 Jan 2013 | 13 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Citizen Media Private Limited is audited by SAVITA GUPTA & CO for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SAVITA GUPTA & CO | FY 2020 | 022677C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Citizen Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 25 Mar 2015 | 10562141 | Noble Co-Operative Bank Limited | ₹10 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Citizen Media Private Limited has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹10.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2013.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
| Aug 2010 | Funding round | ₹9.32 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Aug 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 3 individuals |
| Feb 2010 | Funding round | ₹1.2 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Jan 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Citizen Media Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. All cases are pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Execution petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal case | Filed against the company by State of U.P. | 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 Citizen Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Citizen Media Private Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 09, 2024.
GST
Citizen Media 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
Citizen Media Private Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2009: 2 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Anil Maheshwari ceased to be Director on 01 Jul 2017.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Citizen Media is an active private limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 August 2006 (20+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22229DL2006PTC152675.
Citizen Media has 2 current directors:
- Anil Maheshwari - Managing Director
- Rekha Maheshwari - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Citizen Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2020. Its last annual general meeting was held on 31 December 2020. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Citizen Media has 2 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Citizen Media is U22229DL2006PTC152675. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Citizen Media has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. 2 are pending.
Citizen Media was incorporated on 30 August 2006, making it 20+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Citizen Media has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹10.52 Cr; the latest was in March 2013.
Anil Maheshwari ceased to be Director on 01 Jul 2017. Rekha Maheshwari ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2013. Anil Maheshwari was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Jan 2013. Citizen Media has 10 board changes on record in total.
Citizen Media can be reached through the website dataisgood.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
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