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- UDYAM-AP-10-0000571

Friends Media Network Private Limited
About Friends Media Network Private Limited
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Friends Media Network Private Limited is a private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. It operates in the book and digital publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 08 September 1998 and has been in existence for over 28 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Vijayawada, under CIN U22110AP1998PTC030113. Its GSTIN is 37AAACF3343C1Z4 (Andhra Pradesh).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹55 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹51.11 Lakh. It is led by directors Venkata Ramana Murthy Villuri (Managing Director) and Lalitha Vanisri Valluri.
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 47 – 10 – 7/3 Shakara Bhavandiamond Park Junction Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.29 Cr, a growth of 29% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.24 Lakh (net margin 2.5%) and EBITDA of ₹19.69 Lakh (EBITDA margin 15.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 5 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.42 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1.43 Cr on record.
Friends Media Network Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-AP-10-0000571). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
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Contact details
Friends Media Network Private Limited's registered office is in Andhra Pradesh. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered Address47 – 10 – 7/3 Shakara Bhavandiamond Park Junction Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Book & Digital Publishing
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Financials of Friends Media Network Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableFriends Media Network Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.29 Cr (up 29% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 29% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA rose 11% 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 | ₹19.69 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.24 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 15.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Friends Media Network Private Limited
Friends Media Network has 2 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Lalitha Vanisri Valluri | Director | 08 Sep 1998 | 28 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Venkata Ramana Murthy Villuri | Managing Director | 08 Sep 1998 | 28 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Friends Media Network Private Limited is audited by SUDHAKAR & KUMAR ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SUDHAKAR & KUMAR ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 004165S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Friends Media Network Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 14 Oct 2024 | 100993731 | Sidbi | ₹12.68 Lakh | Open | |
| 13 Mar 2023 | 100685437 | Sidbi | ₹30 Lakh | Open | |
| 26 Jul 2011 | 10301756 | Union Bank of India | ₹16.56 Lakh | Open | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 10144537 | Union Bank of India | ₹10 Lakh | Open | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 90126704 | Union Bank of India | ₹55 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 13 View all charges
Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Friends Media Network Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Friends Media Network Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Friends Media Network Private Limited has a workforce of 5 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Friends Media Network has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 37AAACF3343C1Z4 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Friends Media Network Private Limited has 2 board changes on record since 1998: 2 appointments. The latest: Lalitha Vanisri Valluri was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 1998.
15 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Friends Media Network is an active private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company works in book and digital publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 08 September 1998 (28+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22110AP1998PTC030113.
Friends Media Network has 2 current directors:
- Venkata Ramana Murthy Villuri - Managing Director
- Lalitha Vanisri Valluri - Director
The latest financial statements of Friends Media Network 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 Friends Media Network is 37AAACF3343C1Z4, registered in Andhra Pradesh.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Friends Media Network is U22110AP1998PTC030113. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Friends Media Network was incorporated on 08 September 1998, making it 28+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada.
Lalitha Vanisri Valluri was appointed as Director on 08 Sep 1998. Venkata Ramana Murthy Villuri was appointed as Managing Director on 08 Sep 1998.
Yes, Friends Media Network is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-AP-10-0000571).
The registered office of Friends Media Network is at 47 – 10 – 73 Shakara Bhavandiamond Park Junction Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Friends Media Network operates in the media and publishing industry, in the book and digital publishing segment.