About Galatta Media Private Limited
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Galatta Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 03 December 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U32301TN2008PTC070069. Its GSTIN is 33AADCG9454G1ZK (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors Aruna Radha Krishnan and Sivaramakrishnan Muthukrishnan.
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 177 Raheja Towers 7th Floor Sigma Wing Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹13.98 Cr, a growth of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹14.57 Lakh (net margin 1%) and EBITDA of ₹73.26 Lakh (EBITDA margin 5.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 45% over three years and 41% over five years.
The company has about 5 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Galatta. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹13.35 Cr on record. Court records list 33 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 21 filed against it; 12 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 galatta.com.
Company details
Contact details
Galatta Media Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is galatta.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address177 Raheja Towers 7th Floor Sigma Wing Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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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
Galatta Media operates one associated brand: Galatta. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Online platform for Tamil cinema news, reviews, and celebrity updates. | galatta.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Galatta Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Galatta Media Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableGalatta Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹13.98 Cr (up 11% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over five years, including 11% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 41% 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) | ₹14.57 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Galatta Media Private Limited
Galatta Media has 2 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Aruna Radha Krishnan Also directs: L M Ucal Engineering Private Limited, K.L. Scientech Platers Private Limited, Ibex Products Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 02 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sivaramakrishnan Muthukrishnan Also directs: L M Ucal Engineering Private Limited, K.L. Scientech Platers Private Limited, PPT Aero Hydraulics Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 09 Nov 2019 | 6 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Galatta Media Private Limited is audited by K L SUNDAR for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K L SUNDAR | FY 2023 | 024453 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Galatta Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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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| 30 Apr 2025 | 101125255 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.46 Cr | Open | |
| 24 May 2024 | 100929723 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Mar 2024 | 100900334 | Others | ₹9.89 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Galatta Media Private Limited has 33 court cases on record: 12 filed by Galatta Media, 21 filed against it. 12 cases are pending and 21 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| District courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 33)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Nian Media Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Ibctamil Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Original application | Filed against the company by Nian Media Private Limited Deepika PS, Mobile: 98407 11311 ,Krithika S,Namitha K.J.,Hariharan R,K.Karthik | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Nian Media Private Limited Deepika PS, Mobile: 98407 11311 ,Krithika S,Namitha K.J.,Hariharan R,K.Karthik | Pending |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Nian Media Private Limited and 2 others | Pending |
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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 Galatta Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Galatta Media Private Limited has a workforce of 5 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 27, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Galatta Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AADCG9454G1ZK | Tamil Nadu | Active | 31 Oct 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Galatta Media Private Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Galatta Media Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Aruna Radha Krishnan was appointed as Director on 02 Dec 2023.
2 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Galatta Media is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 03 December 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U32301TN2008PTC070069.
Galatta Media has 2 current directors:
- Aruna Radha Krishnan - Director
- Sivaramakrishnan Muthukrishnan - Director
The latest financial statements of Galatta Media 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 Galatta Media is 33AADCG9454G1ZK, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Galatta Media is U32301TN2008PTC070069. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Galatta Media has 33 court cases on record: 12 filed by the company and 21 filed against it. 12 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Galatta Media was incorporated on 03 December 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Aruna Radha Krishnan was appointed as Director on 02 Dec 2023. Velambal Radhakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Feb 2022. Thirattysubbaiah Paramasivam Shanmugaraja ceased to be Director on 26 Feb 2021. Galatta Media has 8 board changes on record in total.
Galatta Media can be reached through the website galatta.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The registered office of Galatta Media is at 177 Raheja Towers 7th Floor Sigma Wing Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.