About Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited
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Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited was a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, operated as a subsidiary of Optimum Media Services 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 television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 14 September 2000.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U92111TN2000PLC165759. Its GSTIN is 27AABCR7871C1ZB (Maharashtra). The company held 3 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹143 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹138.6 Cr. It was formerly known as Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited and Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting P Limited. It was led by directors including Kannappan Shanmugam and Kameswara Rao Vemuri.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 12 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office was at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹29.12 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹27.86 Cr (net margin -95.7%) and EBITDA of ₹4.59 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 17% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company had about 68 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had open charges of ₹4 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹4 Cr on record. Court records list 27 cases involving the company, including 23 filed by the company and 4 filed against it; 7 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹114 Cr; the latest was in September 2015. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Workflowlabs Private Limited with revenue of ₹29.62 Cr.
The last known website on record is redfmindia.in.
Company details
Name history
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited, and Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting P Limited. The current legal name is Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited | Current |
| Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited | Previous |
| Radio Today (Mumbai) Broadcasting P Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92111DL2000PLC107736. The current CIN is U92111TN2000PLC165759, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92111TN2000PLC165759 | Current |
| U92111DL2000PLC107736 | Previous |
Contact details
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is redfmindia.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressNo.10, Hunters Road Choolai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007
- 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 Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting 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 Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDigital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited reported revenue of ₹29.12 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 2% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13%. EBITDA fell 97% 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 | ₹4.59 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹27.86 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -95.7% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited currently reports 4 directors and 1 key managerial person. 3 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannappan Shanmugam Also directs: Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited, Red Connect Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 18 Sep 2008 | 18 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Rohit Lal | Cfo | 11 Sep 2017 | 9 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Kameswara Rao Vemuri | Director | 18 Sep 2008 | 18 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Arjun Rao Donakanti | Director | 02 Jan 2006 | 20 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Nisha Narayanan Also directs: Kal Radio Limited, South Asia FM Limited | Director | 13 Jun 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with 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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| Workflowlabs Private Limited | ₹29.62 Cr (FY 2024) | 36.0% | Mysore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limitedthis company | ₹29.12 Cr (FY 2024) | -₹27.86 Cr | -95.7% | 2.0% | 68 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Mansion Cable Network Private Limited | ₹29.11 Cr (FY 2025) | -10.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Creative Cable Network Private Limited | ₹29.06 Cr (FY 2024) | -62.0% | Ludhiana, Punjab, India | |||
| Tv9 Media Maharashtra Private Limited | ₹28.8 Cr (FY 2018) | 4.0% | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited is audited by V K ARORA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| V K ARORA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 002046N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 18 Jul 2005 | 80007819 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited has 2 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹114 Cr; the latest was in September 2015.
Deals on record (1 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹23 Cr | Investors: Optimum Media Services Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited has 27 court cases on record: 23 filed by Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting, 4 filed against it. 7 cases are pending and 20 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| High courts | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 27)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Pune, Maharashtra | Court case (Spl.Sum.Suit) | Filed by the company against South Asia FM Limited Both Through Its Authorized Signatory Satish R Kulkarni and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed against the company by Saregama India Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed by the company against Indian Performing Right Society Limited & Ors. | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Execution petition | Filed by the company against M/S. Jaya Advertising Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, East, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Aman Advertising Private Ltd and 2 others | 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 Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited has a workforce of 68 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting has 3 GST registrations: 2 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AABCR7871C1ZB | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AABCR7871C2ZC | Delhi | Active | 26 Oct 2017 |
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Recent activity
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2006: 8 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Pravas Lal Karn ceased to be Company Secretary on 31 Jan 2025.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting 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.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting was a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 14 September 2000 and is registered under CIN U92111TN2000PLC165759. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting was incorporated on 14 September 2000. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting had 5 directors and KMP:
- Kannappan Shanmugam - Director
- Kameswara Rao Vemuri - Director
- Arjun Rao Donakanti - Director
- Nisha Narayanan - Director
- Rohit Lal - Cfo
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting is U92111TN2000PLC165759. 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 Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting is at No.10, Hunters Road Choolai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600007.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting can be reached through the website redfmindia.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The latest financial statements of Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 12 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting is 27AABCR7871C1ZB, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AABCR7871C2ZC (Delhi).
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting operated in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.
Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcasting has 2 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹114 Cr; the latest was in September 2015.
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