About Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited
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Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the broadcasting and programming activities segment of the broadcasting and media sector. It was incorporated on 27 March 2015.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92490MH2015PTC263107. Its GSTIN is 27AAJCM6670Q1ZK (Maharashtra). The company held 15 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was led by directors Narinder Pal Singh and Ashok Nambissan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 August 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at 4th Floor Interface Building No.7 Off. Malad Link Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹95.21 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.88 Cr (net margin 4.1%) and EBITDA of ₹6.15 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.5%).
The company had about 117 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
The company was associated with 1 brand: Sony Pictures Networks India. Court records list 21 cases involving the company, including 13 filed by the company and 8 filed against it; 1 case is pending.
The last known website on record is sonymax2.tv.
Company details
Contact details
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is sonymax2.tv. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address4th Floor Interface Building No.7 Off. Malad Link Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064
- IndustryBroadcasting, Broadcasting And Programming Activities
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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
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India operates one associated brand: Sony Pictures Networks India. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Television broadcasting and entertainment services under Sony MAX2. | sonymax2.tv |
Business activity
The main business activity of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India 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 Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited
FY 2017 filings availableSony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹95.21 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 10% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 28% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹6.15 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.88 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.5% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.1% | ||
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Board of directors of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Narinder Pal Singh Also directs: Jiostar India Private Limited | Director | 27 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Ashok Nambissan Also directs: Bangla Entertainment Private Limited | Director | 27 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India 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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| News24 Broadcast India Limited | ₹109.85 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Tarang Broadcasting Company Limited | ₹109.48 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Writemen Media Private Limited | ₹100.01 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Bhima Riddhi Infotainment Private Limited | ₹99.59 Cr (FY 2025) | 20.0% | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India | |||
| New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited | ₹96.59 Cr (FY 2025) | 45.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limitedthis company | ₹95.21 Cr (FY 2017) | ₹3.88 Cr | 4.1% | -10.0% | 117 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Mavis Satcom Limited | ₹95.19 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| United Home Entertainment Private Limited | ₹94.56 Cr (FY 2017) | 9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Lamhas Satellite Services Limited | ₹94.1 Cr (FY 2025) | 23.0% | Vashi, Maharashtra, India | |||
| News Nation Network Private Limited | ₹88.84 Cr (FY 2025) | -47.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Thomson Reuters India Private Limited | ₹87.3 Cr (FY 2025) | -15.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited is audited by PRICE WATERHOUSE for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| PRICE WATERHOUSE | FY 2016 | 301112E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited has 21 court cases on record: 13 filed by Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India, 8 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 20 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| High courts | 9 | 7 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 21)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Sanny Digital Communications Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Digi Space Network Pvt. Ltd. Through Officer of the Co. Anil Kumar Singh S/O Punya Deo Singh | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by GTPL Hathway Limited | Disposed |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Meghbela Cable and Broadband Services Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed by the company against World View Broadband Pvt. Ltd. | 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 Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited has a workforce of 117 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India has 15 GST registrations: 1 active and 14 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAJCM6670Q1ZK | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 2015: 2 appointments. The latest: Ashok Nambissan was appointed as Director on 27 Mar 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in broadcasting and programming activities, within the broadcasting industry. It was incorporated on 27 March 2015 and is registered under CIN U92490MH2015PTC263107. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India was incorporated on 27 March 2015. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India had 2 directors:
- Narinder Pal Singh - Director
- Ashok Nambissan - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India is U92490MH2015PTC263107. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India is at 4th Floor Interface Building No.7 Off. Malad Link Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064.
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India can be reached through the website sonymax2.tv. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 August 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India is 27AAJCM6670Q1ZK, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 15 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 14 are cancelled or inactive.
Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India operated in the broadcasting industry, in the broadcasting and programming activities segment.
The peers of Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India by revenue are News24 Broadcast India Limited, Tarang Broadcasting Company Limited, Writemen Media Private Limited, Bhima Riddhi Infotainment Private Limited, New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
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