Dream Merchant Content Private Limited
About Dream Merchant Content Private Limited
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Dream Merchant Content Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 31 July 2007.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92100MH2007PTC172718. Its GSTIN is 27AACCT7275P1ZJ (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5.96 Cr. It was formerly known as Dream Merchant Cinema Private Limited and Tv Workshop Private Limited. It is led by directors including Smita Gupta (Irp/Rp/Liquidator) and Meet Hiteshbhai Mehta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at Shop No. 187 1st Floor Citi Mall New Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹59 Lakh, a decline of 92% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹6.7 Cr and EBITDA of ₹44,335 (EBITDA margin 0.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 79% over three years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹50 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹76.5 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it.
Company details
Name history
Dream Merchant Content has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Dream Merchant Cinema Private Limited, and Tv Workshop Private Limited. The current legal name is Dream Merchant Content Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Dream Merchant Content Private Limited | Current |
| Dream Merchant Cinema Private Limited | Previous |
| Tv Workshop Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Dream Merchant Content Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressShop No. 187 1st Floor Citi Mall New Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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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 Dream Merchant Content is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Dream Merchant Content Private Limited
FY 2019 filings availableDream Merchant Content Private Limited reported revenue of ₹59 Lakh (down 92% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 79% over three years, including a 92% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 98% 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) | -₹6.7 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Dream Merchant Content Private Limited
Dream Merchant Content has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Smita Gupta Also directs: Arthah Resolution Advisors LLP | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 29 Jan 2024 | 2 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Meet Hiteshbhai Mehta | Additional Director | 20 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Sonal Sumit Mehta Also directs: Orbanza Private Limited | Additional Director | 04 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
| Mehta Jeet Hiteshbhai | Additional Director | 20 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Dream Merchant Content Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| TWB Productions Private Limited | ₹59.08 Lakh (FY 2024) | -12.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Huebox Studios Private Limited | ₹59.07 Lakh (FY 2025) | -89.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Rainbox Media Private Limited | ₹59.05 Lakh (FY 2024) | -64.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Dream Merchant Content Private Limitedthis company | ₹59 Lakh (FY 2019) | -₹6.7 Cr | -92.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||
| Flying Unicorn Entertainment Private Limited | ₹58.49 Lakh (FY 2017) | 65.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Dream Merchant Content Private Limited is audited by A. R. Sodha & Co. for the financial year 2015.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A. R. Sodha & Co. | FY 2015 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dream Merchant Content 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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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 09 Jun 2017 | 100106043 | Others | ₹50 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 10594412 | Punjab National Bank | ₹9 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 27 May 2014 | 10504719 | Punjab National Bank | ₹7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Feb 2014 | 10484870 | Punjab National Bank | ₹7 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jun 2013 | 10434315 | Punjab National Bank | ₹36 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Legal cases
Dream Merchant Content Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Secu. Case) | Filed against the company by Punjab National Bank Th.Mr.Dinesh Solankhi | 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 Dream Merchant Content Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Dream Merchant Content has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCT7275P1ZJ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCT7275P2ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 13 Jul 2020 |
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Recent activity
Dream Merchant Content Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2017: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Markand Navnitlal Adhikari ceased to be Director on 20 Jan 2025.
10 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Dream Merchant Content is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Dream Merchant Content is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 31 July 2007 and is registered under CIN U92100MH2007PTC172718. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Dream Merchant Content has 4 current directors:
- Meet Hiteshbhai Mehta - Additional Director
- Sonal Sumit Mehta - Additional Director
- Mehta Jeet Hiteshbhai - Additional Director
- Smita Gupta - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
The latest financial statements of Dream Merchant Content on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dream Merchant Content is U92100MH2007PTC172718. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Dream Merchant Content has open charges of ₹50 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹76.5 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Dream Merchant Content has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Dream Merchant Content was incorporated on 31 July 2007. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Dream Merchant Content by revenue are TWB Productions Private Limited, Huebox Studios Private Limited, Rainbox Media Private Limited, Flying Unicorn Entertainment Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).
Markand Navnitlal Adhikari ceased to be Director on 20 Jan 2025. Meet Hiteshbhai Mehta was appointed as Additional Director on 20 Jan 2025. Mehta Jeet Hiteshbhai was appointed as Additional Director on 20 Jan 2025. Dream Merchant Content has 7 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Dream Merchant Content is at Shop No. 187 1st Floor Citi Mall New Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.