Hindustan Media Ventures Limited - Company Profile

It is a media and publishing public limited company based in Patna, Bihar, India, established in 1918.

1918 Patna, Bihar, India Active

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

About Hindustan Media Ventures Limited

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited, a active public limited company, was established on 09 July 1918 in Patna, Bihar, India. Engaging in print media & publishing within the information and communication sector, it holds CIN: L21090BR1918PLC000013. Registered under ROC Roc Patna. it is listed on BSE: 533217 and NSE: HMVL. It has an authorized capital of ₹87.00 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹73.67 Cr.

Formerly known as The Behar Journals Limited, Searchlight Publishing House Limited. It upholds a compliant status. In 2023, it reported revenue of ₹790.50 Cr and a net worth of ₹1,477.08 Cr. Employing 1,202 professional, Its leadership includes Suchitra Rajendra (Director), Manhar Kapoor (Director), Sameer Singh (Ceo). Past directors included Banarsi Prasad Jhunjhunwala, Rajeev Beotra, Suchitra Rajendra. It holds ₹200.00 Cr open charges and ₹215.95 Cr settled loans. Its latest AGM occurred on 26 September 2024, with the balance sheet filed on 31 March 2024. It is based at Budh Marg, P.S.-Kotwali, Patna, Bihar, 800001.

Company Details

CIN/LLPIN
L21090BR1918PLC000013
Registration Number
000013
Incorporation Date
09 July 1918
Authorized Capital
₹87.00 Cr
Paid-Up Capital
₹73.67 Cr
ROC Code
Roc Patna
Listing Status
Listed (BSE: 533217, NSE: HMVL)
Company Status
Active

Key Metrics

Authorised Capital ₹ 87.00 Cr as on 17-12-2025
Paid Up Capital ₹ 73.67 Cr as on 17-12-2025
Company Age 107 Year, 7 Months
Last Filing with ROC 31 Mar 2024
Open Charges ₹ 200.00 Cr as on 17-12-2025
Satisfied Charges ₹ 215.95 Cr as on 17-12-2025
Revenue Growth **** 5.57% (FY 2023)
Profit Growth **** -209.02% (FY 2023)
Ebitda **** -988.92% (FY 2023)
Net Worth -7.72% (FY 2023)
Total Assets -0.26% (FY 2023)

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Who are the key members and board of directors at Hindustan Media Ventures Limited?

Current Directors

Name	Designation	Appointment Date	Status
Suchitra Rajendra	Director	15 Mar 2025	Current
Manhar Kapoor	Director	21 Apr 2025	Current
Sameer Singh	Ceo	01 Mar 2025	Current
Sharad Bhansali	Director	02 Nov 2023	Current
Anna Abraham	Cfo	02 Nov 2023	Current
Shamit Bhartia	Director	19 Dec 2011	Current

Past Directors

Name	Designation	Cessation	Status
Pramod Abcsdd	Company Secretary	06 Jan 2010	Past
Pramod Abcsdd	Ceo(Kmp)	31 Oct 2019	Past
Pramod Abcsdd	Additional Director	01 Jun 2025	Past
Pramod Abcsdd	Additional Director	05 Sep 2012	Past
Pramod Abcsdd	Director	24 Jun 2013	Past
Pramod Abcsdd	Additional Director	04 Jun 2010	Past

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Financial Performance of Hindustan Media Ventures.

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited, for the financial year ended 2023, experienced modest growth in revenue, with a 5.57% increase. The company also saw a substantial fall in profitability, with a 209.02% decrease in profit. The company's net worth dipped by a decrease of 7.72%.

Date	Amount	Transaction Name	Valuation	Lead Investors	Investors
Jul, 2021	Amount	Post-IPO - Grab	Valuation	investors	Emtek
Feb, 2021	Amount	Post-IPO - Grab	Valuation	investors	Signite Partners
Jan, 2021	Amount	Post-IPO - Grab	Valuation	investors	Hana Financial Group , GGV Capital
Feb, 2021	Amount	Post-IPO - Grab	Valuation	investors	Signite Partners

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Balance Sheet
Profit and Loss
Cash Flow
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Metrics

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YOY Growth

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Total Revenue

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5.57%

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Revenue from Operations

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6.60%

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Total Assets

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-0.26%

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Profit or Loss

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-209.02%

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Net Worth

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-7.72%

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EBITDA

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-988.92%

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What is the Ownership and Shareholding Structure of Hindustan Media Ventures?

In 2023, Hindustan Media Ventures had a promoter holding of 74.40% and a public holding of 25.61%. The company had 1 Subsidiary. Access key insights, ownership, including shareholding patterns, funding, foreign investors, KMP remuneration, group structure, and overseas investments.

Shareholding Pattern (FY 2024)

Promoters: 92.83%
Public: 4.10%
Others: 3.07%

Shareholding Pattern over the Year

	FY (2024)	FY (2023)	FY (2022)	FY (2021)	FY (2020)
Promoters	92.83	94.62	94.55	94.55	94.55
Public	4.10	3.89	3.95	3.96	3.98
Others	3.07	1.49	1.50	1.49	1.47

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Charges (Loans)

Open Charges

₹2,000,000,000.00

Satisfied Charges

₹2,159,515,000.00

Charges Breakdown by Lending Institutions

Others : 120.00 Cr
Hdfc Bank Limited : 80.00 Cr

Latest Charge Details

Date	Lender	Amount	Status
03 Jun 2022	Others	₹20.00 Cr	Open
15 Feb 2017	Others	₹100.00 Cr	Open
01 Sep 2010	Hdfc Bank Limited	₹80.00 Cr	Open
31 Jan 2020	Others	₹5.00 M	Satisfied
23 Aug 2018	Citi Bank N.A.	₹20.25 Cr	Satisfied

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How Many Employees Work at Hindustan Media Ventures?

Hindustan Media Ventures has a workforce of 1202 employees as of Apr 09, 2024. Unlock access to detailed historical data on individuals associated with the company, including employment records, contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), and other related insights.

Employee Date	Number of Employees
2020	78,000
2021	80,500
2022	83,200
2023	86,000
2024	89,500
2025	92,000

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Recent Activity within the Organization

Director Appointment

Manhar Kapoor was appointed as a Director was appointed as a Director on 21 Apr 2025 & has been associated with this company since 10 months 6 days . was recorded as a recent event.
21 Apr 2025
Director Appointment

The activity Ruchira Kamboj was appointed as a Director was appointed as a Director on 21 Apr 2025 & has been associated with this company since 10 months 6 days . was completed.
21 Apr 2025
Director Appointment

Suchitra Rajendra was appointed as a Director was appointed as a Director on 15 Mar 2025 & has been associated with this company since 11 months 13 days . was recorded as a recent event.
15 Mar 2025
Director Appointment

Vikas Agnihotri was appointed as a Director was appointed as a Director on 15 Mar 2025 & has been associated with this company since 11 months 13 days . was recorded as a recent event.
15 Mar 2025
Director Appointment

The activity Sameer Singh was appointed as a Ceo was appointed as a Ceo on 12 Mar 2025 & has been associated with this company since 11 months 16 days . was completed.
12 Mar 2025
Annual General Meeting

Progress on Hindustan Media Ventures Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 26 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records. was documented.
26 Sep 2024

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