About Global Rhythm Limited
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Global Rhythm Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Bennett Coleman And Company Limited. It operates in the online streaming platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 21 December 2022.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U22300MH2022PLC395729. Its GSTIN is 27AAKCG2126L1ZG (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3.5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹2.34 Lakh. It is led by directors including Rohit Velloli Gopakumar and Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 18 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹162.71 Cr, a growth of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.34 Cr (net margin -0.8%) and EBITDA of -₹1.07 Cr (EBITDA margin -0.7%).
The company has about 46 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Times Music and Bennett, Coleman. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹302.36 Cr; the latest was in May 2023. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 25 overdue payments to 20 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 bccl.in.
Company details
Contact details
Global Rhythm Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is bccl.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressThe Times Group Sunteck Icon Cts 6956 Vlg, Kolekalyan Vimantal Cst Link Road Kalina Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098
- IndustryInternet, Online Streaming Platforms
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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
Global Rhythm operates two associated brands: Times Music and Bennett, Coleman. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operates a digital platform for purchasing Indian music online. | timesmusic.com | |
| Printed newspapers are published by Bennett, Coleman in India. | bccl.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Global Rhythm is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers creative, arts and entertainment activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | R1 | Creative, arts and entertainment activities |
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Financials of Global Rhythm Limited
FY 2025 filings availableGlobal Rhythm Limited reported revenue of ₹162.71 Cr (up 5% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 5% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 105% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | -₹1.07 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.34 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.7% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.8% | ||
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Board of directors of Global Rhythm Limited
Global Rhythm has 7 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rohit Velloli Gopakumar Also directs: Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, Worldwide Media Private Limited, News Broadcasters & Digital Association and 5 more | Director | 08 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey | Director | 22 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Ramon Villa | Director | 22 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| David John Barrie Loiterton | Director | 22 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Subramanian Narayanan Also directs: Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, Zoom Entertainment Network Limited, Times Employ India Foundation and 5 more | Director | 21 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Thejaswi Kolla Also directs: Times Strategic Solutions Limited, Maverik Movies Private Limited, Propviz Technologies Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 21 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Global Rhythm Limited is audited by Walker Chandiok & Co LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Walker Chandiok & Co LLP | FY 2024 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Global Rhythm Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
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Deals & funding
Global Rhythm Limited has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹302.36 Cr; the latest was in May 2023.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| May 2023 | Funding round | ₹204.36 Cr | Investors: Primary Wave Times Music Holdings LLC |
| May 2023 | Funding round | ₹98 Cr | Investors: Bennett Coleman and Company Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Global Rhythm Limited has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by Global Rhythm, 2 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (3 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| High Court of Kerala | Court case (OP(C)) | Filed by the company against M/S. Vector Digital Services | 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
Global Rhythm Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 25 overdue payments to 20 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 20)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Create & Collab Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Shine Screens (India) LLP | |||
| Kalamkaar Music Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Global Rhythm Limited has a workforce of 46 employees on its EPFO records as of Dec 31, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Global Rhythm has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAKCG2126L1ZG | Maharashtra | Active | 27 Feb 2023 |
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Recent activity
Global Rhythm Limited has 15 board changes on record since 2022: 8 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Agnieszka Kacicki was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Mar 2025.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Global Rhythm is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in online streaming platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 21 December 2022 (4+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22300MH2022PLC395729.
Global Rhythm has 7 current directors:
- Rohit Velloli Gopakumar - Director
- Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey - Director
- Ramon Villa - Director
- David John Barrie Loiterton - Director
- Subramanian Narayanan - Director
- Thejaswi Kolla - Director
- Agnieszka Kacicki - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Global Rhythm on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 18 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2023 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Global Rhythm is 27AAKCG2126L1ZG, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Global Rhythm is U22300MH2022PLC395729. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Global Rhythm has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Global Rhythm was incorporated on 21 December 2022, making it 4+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Global Rhythm has 2 deals on record (2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹302.36 Cr; the latest was in May 2023.
Agnieszka Kacicki was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Mar 2025. Mandar Ramesh Thakur was appointed as CEO on 09 Dec 2024. Rohit Velloli Gopakumar ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2024. Global Rhythm has 15 board changes on record in total.
Global Rhythm has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 25 overdue payments to 20 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 21 Nov 2023.
Global Rhythm can be reached through the website bccl.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.