About Planetcast Media Services Limited
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Planetcast Media Services Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Aion Investments Private Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 30 April 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U64200DL1996PTC078558. Its GSTIN is 07AAACE2299Q1Z2 (Delhi). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 7 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹48.03 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹14.13 Cr. It was formerly known as Essel Spacelinks Limited and Essel Shyam Communication Limited. It is led by directors including Lalit Jain and Mahendra Nath Vyas.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 1121 Hemkunt Chambers 11th Floor 89 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹533.55 Cr, a growth of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹64.76 Cr (net margin 12.1%) and EBITDA of ₹201.93 Cr (EBITDA margin 37.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 1,071 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Planetcast. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹839.2 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹179.61 Cr on record. Court records list 222 cases involving the company, including 177 filed by the company and 45 filed against it; 89 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website planetc.net.
Company details
Name history
Planetcast Media Services has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Essel Spacelinks Limited, Essel Shyam Communication Limited, and Essel Spacelinks Ltd. The current legal name is Planetcast Media Services Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Planetcast Media Services Limited | Current |
| Essel Spacelinks Limited | Previous |
| Essel Shyam Communication Limited | Previous |
| Essel Spacelinks Ltd | Previous |
CIN history
Planetcast Media Services has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U64200DL1996PLC078558. The current CIN is U64200DL1996PTC078558, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U64200DL1996PTC078558 | Current |
| U64200DL1996PLC078558 | Previous |
Contact details
Planetcast Media Services Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi.
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- Registered Address1121 Hemkunt Chambers 11th Floor 89 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Planetcast Media Services operates one associated brand: Planetcast. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Content management, distribution, and media broadcasting services are provided. | planetc.net |
Business activity
The main business activities of Planetcast Media Services are information and communication and trade. In detail, this covers wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities and wholesale trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities | |
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Planetcast Media Services Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePlanetcast Media Services Limited reported revenue of ₹533.55 Cr (up 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 13% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 34% 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) | ₹64.76 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 37.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 12.1% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Planetcast Media Services Limited
Planetcast Media Services Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 33 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalit Jain Also directs: Samyak Solace LLP, Samyak Solace Holidays Private Limited, Samyak Solace Recreations Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 26 Feb 1997 | 29 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Sanjay Duda | Ceo | 01 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Mahendra Nath Vyas | Director | 01 Jun 1999 | 27 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Rakesh Kacker | Director | 28 Aug 2019 | 7 Years 1 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2025 | 101161344 | Others | ₹600 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 100701315 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 06 Dec 2018 | 100232908 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹79 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Apr 2017 | 100100016 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹29.2 Cr | Open | |
| 14 Feb 2011 | 10269305 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹106 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 28 View all charges
Legal cases
Planetcast Media Services Limited has 222 court cases on record: 177 filed by Planetcast Media Services, 45 filed against it. 89 cases are pending and 133 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 173 | 19 | 79 |
| High courts | 45 | 23 | 9 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 222)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Appeal | Filed against the company by Onkar Entertainment Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Ganesh Digital Networks Private Limited Through Its Directors | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Sathyadhara Communications Private Limited Through Its Directors and Ors | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Samparka Infomedia Private Limited and Ors | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Netink Technologies Private Limited Through Its Directors and Ors | Pending |
To see the full case history of Planetcast Media Services Limited, buy the company report.
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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Planetcast Media Services Limited was last rated by Icra on 25 Feb 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Icra | 25 Feb 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Planetcast Media Services Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Planetcast Media Services has 10 GST registrations: 7 active and 3 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AAACE2299Q1Z2 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACE2299Q1ZY | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACE2299Q2ZZ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AAACE2299Q2Z8 | Kerala | Active | 04 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Planetcast Media Services Limited has 37 board changes on record since 1997: 12 appointments and 25 cessations. The latest: Aditya Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 05 Jun 2025.
93 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Planetcast Media Services is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 30 April 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64200DL1996PTC078558.
Planetcast Media Services has 4 current directors and KMP:
- Lalit Jain - Director
- Mahendra Nath Vyas - Director
- Rakesh Kacker - Director
- Sanjay Duda - Ceo
The latest financial statements of Planetcast Media Services on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Planetcast Media Services is 07AAACE2299Q1Z2, registered in Delhi. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 09AAACE2299Q1ZY (Uttar Pradesh), 27AAACE2299Q2ZZ (Maharashtra), 32AAACE2299Q2Z8 (Kerala).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Planetcast Media Services is U64200DL1996PTC078558. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Planetcast Media Services has 222 court cases on record: 177 filed by the company and 45 filed against it. 89 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Planetcast Media Services was incorporated on 30 April 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Aditya Gupta was appointed as Additional Director on 05 Jun 2025. Shantanu Rudra was appointed as CFO on 13 Aug 2024. Alka Goel ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Oct 2023. Planetcast Media Services has 37 board changes on record in total.
Planetcast Media Services can be reached through the website planetc.net. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Planetcast Media Services is at 1121 Hemkunt Chambers 11th Floor 89 Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110019.