About WPP Media India Private Limited
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WPP Media India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Group M Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd.. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 29 November 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH2001PTC134079. Its GSTIN is 27AACCM7365H1Z8 (Maharashtra). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 9 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹7.4 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹88.21 Lakh. It was formerly known as Motivator India Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Prasanth Madhusadanan Kumar (Whole-Time Director) and Vishandas Hundraj Hardasani (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 June 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 December 2024. The registered office is at 7th & 8th Floor Wing A The Orb Village Marol Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400099.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,381.74 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹251.07 Cr (net margin 18.2%) and EBITDA of ₹449.92 Cr (EBITDA margin 32.6%).
The company has about 3,660 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: GroupM. Court records list 118 cases involving the company, including 50 filed by the company and 68 filed against it; 26 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹8.2 Lakh; the latest was in August 2022. The company has 33 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 14,988 overdue payments to 596 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 groupm.com.
Company details
Name history
WPP Media India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Motivator India Pvt Ltd, and Wpp Media India Private Limited. The current legal name is Wpp Media India Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| WPP Media India Private Limited | Current |
| Motivator India Pvt Ltd | Previous |
Contact details
WPP Media India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is groupm.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address7th & 8th Floor Wing A The Orb Village Marol Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400099
- 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
WPP Media India operates one associated brand: GroupM. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of advertising services | groupm.com |
Financials of WPP Media India Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableWPP Media India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1,381.74 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 4% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 2% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹449.92 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹251.07 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 32.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 18.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of WPP Media India Private Limited
WPP Media India has 5 current directors and 28 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Reza Broker | Director | 28 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Arshan Sahathevalingam Also directs: Mediaedge Cia India Private Limited | Director | 14 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Prasanth Madhusadanan Kumar | Whole-Time Director | 27 May 2019 | 7 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Vishandas Hundraj Hardasani | Whole-Time Director | 31 May 2017 | 9 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Srinivas Venkata Lakshmana Chintakindi Also directs: WPP Marketing Communications India Private Limited | Director | 26 Feb 2013 | 13 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
WPP Media India Private Limited is audited by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | FY 2022 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of WPP Media India 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.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Deals & funding
WPP Media India Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹8.2 Lakh; the latest was in August 2022.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2022 | Funding round | ₹8.2 Lakh | Investors: GroupM Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Limited, Russell Square Holding B.V, WPP Group Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
WPP Media India Private Limited has 118 court cases on record: 50 filed by WPP Media India, 68 filed against it. 26 cases are pending and 92 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 65 | 27 | 11 |
| District courts | 51 | 41 | 14 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 118)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (OSA(CAD)) | Filed by the company against Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARAP) | Filed by the company against Best Foods Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CRI M A) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CRI APPEAL) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
WPP Media India Private Limited has 33 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 14,988 overdue payments to 596 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 596)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Axis My India Limited | |||
| Swiggy Limited | |||
| Am Television Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Aga Publications Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
WPP Media India has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Results India Communication Private Limited. | U74300MH1983PTC031262 |
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Employees & EPFO
WPP Media India Private Limited has a workforce of 3,660 employees on its EPFO records as of Dec 30, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
WPP Media India has 10 GST registrations: 9 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AACCM7365H1Z8 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCM7365H2Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Feb 2025 |
| 06AACCM7365H1ZC | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AACCM7365H1Z5 | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
WPP Media India Private Limited has 33 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 28 cessations. The latest: Arshan Sahathevalingam was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2023.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
WPP Media India 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 29 November 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH2001PTC134079.
WPP Media India has 5 current directors:
- Prasanth Madhusadanan Kumar - Whole-Time Director
- Vishandas Hundraj Hardasani - Whole-Time Director
- Ali Reza Broker - Director
- Arshan Sahathevalingam - Director
- Srinivas Venkata Lakshmana Chintakindi - Director
The latest financial statements of WPP Media India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 December 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 June 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of WPP Media India is 27AACCM7365H1Z8, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 9 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AACCM7365H2Z7 (Maharashtra), 06AACCM7365H1ZC (Haryana), 19AACCM7365H1Z5 (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of WPP Media India is U74300MH2001PTC134079. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
WPP Media India has 118 court cases on record: 50 filed by the company and 68 filed against it. 26 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
WPP Media India was incorporated on 29 November 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
WPP Media India has 1 deal on record (1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹8.2 Lakh; the latest was in August 2022.
Arshan Sahathevalingam was appointed as Director on 14 Aug 2023. Arshan Sahathevalingam ceased to be Additional Director on 21 Jun 2023. Srinivas Venkata Lakshmana Chintakindi ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 29 Sep 2022. WPP Media India has 33 board changes on record in total.
WPP Media India has 33 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2017 and 2024, listing 14,988 overdue payments to 596 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
WPP Media India can be reached through the website groupm.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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