About Fork Media Group Private Limited
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Fork Media Group Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Antfarm Business Incubator Private Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 March 2013 and has been in existence for over 13 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74120MH2013PTC241023. Its GSTIN is 27AACCF1524F1Z2 (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹2.06 Lakh. It was formerly known as Fork Media Private Limited. It is led by directors Samar Om Parkash Verma and Upen Roop Rai.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹48.28 Cr, a growth of 43% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.04 Cr (net margin 6.3%) and EBITDA of ₹6.06 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 98 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 8 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 5 brands: Curly Tales, Fork Media, IGN Entertainment, Mashable and Fork Media Group. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹10 Cr on record. Court records list 40 cases involving the company, including 10 filed by the company and 30 filed against it; 6 cases are pending. The company has 9 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹16.12 Cr; the latest was in August 2020. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Maagh Advertising and Marketing Services Limited with revenue of ₹48.55 Cr. The company has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 2,334 overdue payments to 77 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website forkmediagroup.com.
Company details
Contact details
Fork Media Group Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is forkmediagroup.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressLg10/ Lg11/Lg12 Art Guild House A – Wing Phoenix Market City L.B.S Marg Kurla (, West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400070
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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
Brands
Fork Media Group operates multiple associated brands including Curly Tales, Fork Media, and IGN Entertainment. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Operates an online portal for travel and lifestyle content. | curlytales.com | |
| Media services involving interactive content and information access. | getforked.in | |
| Online platform offering video gaming news | ign.com | |
| Digital culture, social media, and technology news are delivered online. | mashable.com | |
| Branding and advertising services are provided by FMG in Mumbai. | forkmediagroup.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Fork Media Group is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Fork Media Group Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableFork Media Group Private Limited reported revenue of ₹48.28 Cr (up 43% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 43% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 307% 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 Margin | 12.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Fork Media Group Private Limited
Fork Media Group has 2 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Samar Om Parkash Verma Also directs: Spid Info Media Private Limited, Hauterfly Digital Media Private Limited, Xtra Media Ventures Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 31 Dec 2014 | 11 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Upen Roop Rai Also directs: Antfarm Business Incubator Private Limited, Spid Info Media Private Limited, Hauterfly Digital Media Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 16 Mar 2013 | 13 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Fork Media Group Private Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Maagh Advertising and Marketing Services Limited | ₹48.55 Cr (FY 2024) | 142.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Impact Communications Private Limited | ₹48.3 Cr (FY 2023) | 28.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Fork Media Group Private Limitedthis company | ₹48.28 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹3.04 Cr | 6.3% | 43.0% | 98 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Niyati Communications Private Limited | ₹47.84 Cr (FY 2025) | -8.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Socheers Infotech Private Limited | ₹47.56 Cr (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Fork Media Group Private Limited is audited by M.P. CHITALE & CO for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M.P. CHITALE & CO | FY 2022 | 101851W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Fork Media Group Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, 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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| 10 Mar 2017 | 100104516 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Fork Media Group Private Limited has 9 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹16.12 Cr; the latest was in August 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Apr 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2018 | Funding round | ₹5 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Feb 2017 | Rights issue | ₹2 Cr | Investors: Agnus Capital |
| Dec 2016 | Funding round | ₹10.12 Cr | Investors: Antfarm India |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Fork Media Group Private Limited has 40 court cases on record: 10 filed by Fork Media Group, 30 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 34 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 27 | 25 | 2 |
| High courts | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 40)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Flipkart Internet Private Limited and 5 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Network 18 Media and Investments Limited | Disposed |
| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by M/S. Express Network Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Mosaic Media Ventures Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu | Criminal case | Filed against the company by M/S. Express Network Private Limited, Rep. by Its Power of Attorney Mr. M. Viswanath | 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
Fork Media Group Private Limited has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 2,334 overdue payments to 77 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 77)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Mangal Compusolution Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Hostin Services Private Limited | |||
| Spiral Content Solutions Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Fork Media Group has 8 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2022. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Inuxu Digital Media Technologies Private Limited | U72200PN2013PTC147391 | |
| Spid Info Media Private Limited | U74140DL2015PTC279783 | |
| Hauterfly Digital Media Private Limited | U74900MH2015PTC268950 | |
| Buzzerati Media Ventures Private Limited | U74900MH2015PTC270284 | |
| Rappio Advertising Private Limited | U74999MH2016PTC274789 | |
| Bollyworm Digital Media Private Limited | U74999MH2016PTC286710 |
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Employees & EPFO
Fork Media Group Private Limited has a workforce of 98 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Fork Media Group has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCF1524F1Z2 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AACCF1524F1Z6 | Haryana | Active | 22 Aug 2017 |
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Recent activity
Fork Media Group Private Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2013: 6 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Mitali Mahesh Mehta ceased to be Manager on 15 Feb 2020.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Fork Media Group is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 March 2013 (13+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74120MH2013PTC241023.
Fork Media Group has 2 current directors:
- Samar Om Parkash Verma - Director
- Upen Roop Rai - Director
The latest financial statements of Fork Media Group 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 GSTIN of Fork Media Group is 27AACCF1524F1Z2, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 06AACCF1524F1Z6 (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Fork Media Group is U74120MH2013PTC241023. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Fork Media Group has 40 court cases on record: 10 filed by the company and 30 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Fork Media Group was incorporated on 16 March 2013, making it 13+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Fork Media Group has 9 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 2 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹16.12 Cr; the latest was in August 2020.
The peers of Fork Media Group by revenue are Maagh Advertising and Marketing Services Limited, Impact Communications Private Limited, Niyati Communications Private Limited, Socheers Infotech Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Advertising Agencies), with the same principal business activity (advertising and market research).
Mitali Mahesh Mehta ceased to be Manager on 15 Feb 2020. Mitali Mahesh Mehta was appointed as Manager on 20 Feb 2019. Rishi Arjan Khiani ceased to be Nominee Director on 20 Dec 2018. Fork Media Group has 10 board changes on record in total.
Fork Media Group has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 2,334 overdue payments to 77 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 10 Nov 2023.
Fork Media Group can be reached through the website forkmediagroup.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.