Dhika Media Private Limited
About Dhika Media Private Limited
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Dhika Media Private Limited was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business. It is no longer operational and cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements. It operated in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 14 September 2009.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22120TN2009PTC072901.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was led by directors Prasanna Uppara Koppalu and Hema Vaidyanathan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office was at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹37,869, a decline of 28% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2,117 (net margin -5.6%) and EBITDA of -₹2,059 (EBITDA margin -5.4%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years.
Company details
Contact details
Dhika Media Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressApt No.7 Suryodhaya Old No.4 New No.44 4th Sea Ward Road Valmiki Nagar Thiruv, Anmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600041
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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Business activity
The main business activity of Dhika Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Dhika Media Private Limited
FY 2018 filings availableDhika Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹37,869 (down 28% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years, including a 28% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 93% 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) | -₹2,117 | |||
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| EBITDA Margin | -5.4% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | -5.6% | |||
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Board of directors of Dhika Media Private Limited
Dhika Media has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Prasanna Uppara Koppalu | Additional Director | 13 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
| Hema Vaidyanathan Also directs: Yikes Technology Private Limited | Additional Director | 21 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
Auditor
Dhika Media Private Limited is audited by C S HARIHARAN & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| C S HARIHARAN & CO | FY 2017 | 001086S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dhika Media Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
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MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Dhika Media Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2019: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Hema Vaidyanathan was appointed as Additional Director on 21 Jun 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Dhika Media has a status of "Struck Off" as per MCA records. This means the company has been officially removed from the Register of Companies, typically due to non-filing of annual returns or failure to commence business within one year of incorporation. A struck-off company cannot enter into any legal contracts or agreements, and any dealings with such an entity carry significant legal and financial risk.
Dhika Media was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 14 September 2009 and is registered under CIN U22120TN2009PTC072901. The company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies and is no longer operational.
Dhika Media had 2 directors:
- Prasanna Uppara Koppalu - Additional Director
- Hema Vaidyanathan - Additional Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dhika Media is U22120TN2009PTC072901. 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 Dhika Media is at Apt No.7 Suryodhaya Old No.4 New No.44 4th Sea Ward Road Valmiki Nagar Thiruv, Anmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600041.
Dhika Media was incorporated on 14 September 2009. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The latest financial statements of Dhika Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
Dhika Media operated in the media and publishing industry, in the print media and publishing segment. It worked in this industry before it was struck off.
Hema Vaidyanathan was appointed as Additional Director on 21 Jun 2019. Sreeraman Vaidyanathan ceased to be Director on 21 Jun 2019. Lakshmi Vaidyanathan ceased to be Director on 13 Jun 2019. Dhika Media has 4 board changes on record in total.
The compliance status of Dhika Media is compliant as of 09 August 2026.
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