About Express Network Private Limited
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Express Network Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited. It operates in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 13 August 1999 and has been in existence for over 27 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22219TN1999PTC048505. Its GSTIN is 33AAACE6586A1ZY (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors including Siddharth Sonthalia (Managing Director) and Manoj Kumar Sonthalia.
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 Express Gardens No.29 Second Main Road Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600058.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹9.63 Cr, a decline of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.79 Cr (net margin -49.8%) and EBITDA of -₹4.18 Cr (EBITDA margin -43.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company is associated with 2 brands: The New Indian Express and Kannada Prabha. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.57 Cr on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website newindianexpress.com.
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- Registered AddressExpress Gardens No.29 Second Main Road Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600058
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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Business Activity of Express Network Private Limited
The main business activity of Express Network is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities | Locked |
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Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Express Network Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
Express Network Private Limited reported revenue of ₹9.63 Cr (down 8% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Express Network Private Limited
Revenue fell 8% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5%. EBITDA fell 521% 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 of Express Network Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Express Network Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Express Network are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Entertainment). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-City Bioscope Entertainment Private Limited | ₹9.93 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 0.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| MNG Entertainment Private Limited | ₹9.91 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 10812.0% | •••• | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Vidooly Media Tech Private Limited | ₹9.84 Cr (FY 2023) | •••• | •••• | -3.0% | •••• | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Virtuous Loop Entertainment and Media Private Limited | ₹9.78 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 121.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Frankfinn Entertainment Company Private Limited | ₹9.65 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 66.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Express Network Private Limited this company | ₹9.63 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -8.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Entertainment Amp Private Limited | ₹9.62 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -50.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Y. T. Entertainment Limited | ₹9.6 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 99.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tashipta Events & Entertainment Private Limited | ₹9.57 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 75.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Abhinandan Media & Entertainment Private Limited | ₹9.57 Cr (FY 2018) | •••• | •••• | 251784.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Gmonks Entertainment Private Limited | ₹9.54 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 514.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Express Network by revenue in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Entertainment), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network Private Limited is audited by B THIAGARAJAN & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| B THIAGARAJAN & CO | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Siddharth Sonthalia | Managing Director | 22 Jan 2013 | 13 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Manoj Kumar Sonthalia | Director | 21 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Kalpana Sonthalia | Director | 13 Aug 1999 | 27 Years 1 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Express Network Private Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
Promoter, institutional, public and beneficial ownership figures are in the company report.
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Charges & Borrowings of Express Network Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2025 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹11 Lakh | Open |
| 03 Feb 2023 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹23 Lakh | Open |
| 29 Apr 2022 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹1.5 Lakh | Open |
| 21 Jan 2022 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹21.5 Lakh | Open |
| 26 Oct 2021 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹1 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Legal Cases of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network Private Limited has 7 court cases on record: 6 filed by Express Network, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 02 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Eumaxindia Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu | Criminal case | Filed by the company against Fork Media Group Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, DHARWAD, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
Full case history
All 7 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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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 by Express Network Private Limited
Express Network Private Limited has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 24 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 5)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Och Digitech Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Cloud Kinetics Technology Solutions Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Wild Creek Web Studio Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| The Information Company Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
Full MSME payment history
Every supplier, amount and due date from all 8 MSME Form 1 returns is in the company report.
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Associated Brands with Express Network Private Limited
Express Network operates two associated brands: The New Indian Express and Kannada Prabha. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| English language newspaper operating in India | thesundaystandard.com | |
| Real-time Kannada news is delivered through an online portal. | kannadaprabha.com |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Express Network Private Limited
Employment history and EPFO contributions of people linked to Express Network.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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CIN History of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22219TN2002PTC048505. The current CIN is U22219TN1999PTC048505, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22219TN1999PTC048505 | Current |
| U22219TN2002PTC048505 | Previous |
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Recent Activity on Express Network Private Limited
Express Network Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1999: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Manoj Kumar Sonthalia ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2023.
4 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Express Network Private Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Express Network Private Limited
Corporate group structure
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GST Compliance of Express Network Private Limited
Express Network has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACE6586A1ZY | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of Express Network Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Express Network Private Limited
Express Network is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 13 August 1999 (27+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22219TN1999PTC048505.
Express Network reported revenue of ₹9.63 Cr for FY 2025 (down 8% YoY).
Express Network has 3 current directors:
- Siddharth Sonthalia - Managing Director
- Manoj Kumar Sonthalia - Director
- Kalpana Sonthalia - Director
Express Network reported a net loss of ₹4.79 Cr (net margin -49.8%) and EBITDA of -₹4.18 Cr (EBITDA margin -43.4%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Express Network is -7% over three years and 5% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue fell 8%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Express Network is 33AAACE6586A1ZY, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Express Network is U22219TN1999PTC048505. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Express Network has 7 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
Express Network was incorporated on 13 August 1999, making it 27+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Express Network by revenue are E-City Bioscope Entertainment Private Limited, MNG Entertainment Private Limited, Vidooly Media Tech Private Limited, Virtuous Loop Entertainment and Media Private Limited, Frankfinn Entertainment Company Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Entertainment).
Manoj Kumar Sonthalia ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2023. Manoj Kumar Sonthalia was appointed as Director on 21 Nov 2023. Tenkasi Krishna Sastrigal Bhagiratharama Venkataraman ceased to be Director on 31 Mar 2022. Express Network has 7 board changes on record in total.
Express Network has 8 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2022, listing 24 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 07 Feb 2024.