About Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited
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Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited is a private limited company based in Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Essel Corporate Resources Private Limited. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 05 January 2009 and has been in existence for over 17 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U40300MH2009PTC189362.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as Dhaka Warriors Sports Private Limited. It is led by directors Sourabh Kumar and Basant Sharma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at C – 606 Gaurav Woods Phase – II C Wing Near Kankia Close To Mayor Bunglow Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 401107.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹25.58 Cr, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹25.54 Cr (net margin 99.9%) and EBITDA of -₹3.39 Lakh (EBITDA margin -0.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 36% over three years and 524% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹4,962 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,140 Cr on record. Court records list 19 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 14 filed against it; 8 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹1,105.45 Cr; the latest was in April 2018.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website esselnewsletter.com.
Company details
CIN history
Direct Media Distribution Ventures has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92410MH2009PTC189362. The current CIN is U40300MH2009PTC189362, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U40300MH2009PTC189362 | Current |
| U92410MH2009PTC189362 | Previous |
Contact details
Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited's registered office is in Maharashtra. Its website is esselnewsletter.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressC – 606 Gaurav Woods Phase – II C Wing Near Kankia Close To Mayor Bunglow Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 401107
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
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Financials of Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDirect Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited reported revenue of ₹25.58 Cr (up 4% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 524% over five years, including 4% growth 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 | ₹25.58 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹3.39 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹25.54 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 99.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited
Direct Media Distribution Ventures has 2 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sourabh Kumar | Director | 20 Jul 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Basant Sharma Also directs: NBS Ventures LLP, World Crest Advisors LLP, Tatva Polymer Processing Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 08 Oct 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited is audited by B S SHARMA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S SHARMA & CO | FY 2023 | 128249W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign 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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| 19 Oct 2018 | 100225882 | Idbi Trusteeship Services Limited | ₹300 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Oct 2018 | 100258537 | Others | ₹275 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Oct 2018 | 100258536 | Others | ₹125 Cr | Open | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 100206372 | Others | ₹250 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Aug 2018 | 100216921 | Others | ₹75 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 51 View all charges
Deals & funding
Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹1,105.45 Cr; the latest was in April 2018.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2018 | Debt financing | ₹850 Cr | Investors: Procall Infra & Utilities Private Limited , Agrani Infrastructure Works Private Limited , Essel Corporate Resources Private Limited |
| Mar 2012 | Funding round | ₹255.45 Cr | Investors: Essel Corporate Resources Private Limited |
| Nov 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Essel Corporate Resources Private Limited & Himanshu Mody, Essel Corporate Resources Private Limited Seller: Veena Investments Private Limited , Veena Investments Private Limited & Himanshu Mody |
| Aug 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Veena Investments Private Limited , Veena Investments Private Limited & Himanshu Mody Seller: Pan India Infraprojects Private Limited , Essel Sports Private Limited & Himanshu Mody |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited has 19 court cases on record: 5 filed by Direct Media Distribution Ventures, 14 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 11 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 19)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Axis Finance Limited MDP Legal | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Axis Finance Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1003-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Matters arising out of orders of Company Law Board under Section 397 & 398 of Companies Act, 1956) | Filed against the company by Idbi Trusteeship Services Limited Through Its Authorised Signatory Registered Office at Ground Floor, Universal Insurance Building, Sir Phiozshah Mehta Road Fort, Bazargate, ,Mumbai , Maharashtra | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Indusind Bank Limited & Ors. | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (RP) | Filed against the company by Essel Corporate LLP and 1 other | 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Direct Media Distribution Ventures Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2013: 2 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Sourabh Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024.
76 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Direct Media Distribution Ventures is an active private limited company based in Maharashtra, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 05 January 2009 (17+ years old) and is registered under CIN U40300MH2009PTC189362.
Direct Media Distribution Ventures has 2 current directors:
- Sourabh Kumar - Director
- Basant Sharma - Director
The latest financial statements of Direct Media Distribution Ventures on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Direct Media Distribution Ventures is U40300MH2009PTC189362. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Direct Media Distribution Ventures has 19 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 14 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Direct Media Distribution Ventures was incorporated on 05 January 2009, making it 17+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Direct Media Distribution Ventures has 4 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹1,105.45 Cr; the latest was in April 2018.
Sourabh Kumar ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2024. Shreesh Asthana ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Jul 2024. Sourabh Kumar was appointed as Director on 20 Jul 2024. Direct Media Distribution Ventures has 13 board changes on record in total.
Direct Media Distribution Ventures can be reached through the website esselnewsletter.com. Its registered office is in Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Direct Media Distribution Ventures is at C – 606 Gaurav Woods Phase – II C Wing Near Kankia Close To Mayor Bunglow Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India – 401107.
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