About Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
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Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 April 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH2008PTC274364. Its GSTIN is 27AADCR9924J1ZW (Maharashtra). The company holds 5 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹11 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹45.6 Lakh. It was formerly known as Rrb Media Private Limited and Sun18 Media Services North Private Limited. It is led by directors including Rahul Joshi and Kshipra Jatana.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 19 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at First Floor Empire Complex 414 – Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹387.91 Cr, a growth of 28% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹4.85 Cr (net margin 1.3%) and EBITDA of ₹9.86 Cr (EBITDA margin 2.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 87 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: IndiaCast Media Distribution. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹1.08 Cr on record. Court records list 19 cases involving the company, including 10 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹64.36 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website indiacast.com.
Company details
Name history
Indiacast Media Distribution has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Rrb Media Private Limited, and Sun18 Media Services North Private Limited. The current legal name is Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited | Current |
| Rrb Media Private Limited | Previous |
| Sun18 Media Services North Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Indiacast Media Distribution has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74300DL2008PTC177244. The current CIN is U74300MH2008PTC274364, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74300MH2008PTC274364 | Current |
| U74300DL2008PTC177244 | Previous |
Contact details
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is indiacast.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressFirst Floor Empire Complex 414 – Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- 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
Indiacast Media Distribution operates one associated brand: IndiaCast Media Distribution. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Content distribution and syndication services in media and entertainment. | indiacast.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Indiacast Media Distribution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableIndiacast Media Distribution Private Limited reported revenue of ₹387.91 Cr (up 28% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 28% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 321% 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) | ₹4.85 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
Indiacast Media Distribution has 4 current directors and 31 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rahul Joshi Also directs: Aetn18 Media Private Limited, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Jiostar India Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 11 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kshipra Jatana Also directs: Infomedia Press Limited, Ibn Lokmat News Private Limited, Digital18 Media Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 17 Nov 2015 | 10 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Ramesh Kumar Damani Also directs: Infomedia Press Limited, Reliance Vantage Retail Limited, Ibn Lokmat News Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 11 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Jyoti Deshpande | Director | 16 May 2018 | 8 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP | FY 2023 | 117366W / W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Indiacast Media Distribution 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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| 03 Dec 2016 | 100065848 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹29.95 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 100061467 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹78.25 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹64.36 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Nov 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Jiostar India Private Limited , Jiostar India Private Limited & Mukesh Mundra, Jiostar India Private Limited & Anil Lale Seller: Studio 18 Media Private Limited , Tv18 Broadcast Limited , Tv18 Broadcast Limited & Ramesh Kumar Damani |
| Oct 2014 | Debt financing | ₹50 Cr | Investors: Studio 18 Media Private Limited , Tv18 Broadcast Limited |
| Jan 2013 | Funding round | ₹14.36 Cr | Investors: Studio 18 Media Private Limited , Tv18 Broadcast Limited |
| Jul 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tv18 Broadcast Limited , Tv18 Broadcast Limited & Hitesh Kumar Jain, Tv18 Broadcast Limited & Raman Deep Singh Bawa Seller: 2 individuals |
| Sep 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited has 19 court cases on record: 10 filed by Indiacast Media Distribution, 9 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 17 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| District courts | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 19)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case | Filed against the company by Good Media News Pvt. Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Royal Digital Cable and Communication Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Hyderabad CCC, Telangana | Civil suit | Filed by the company against M/S GTPL Hathway Pvt Ltd. and 2 others | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Digital System of Nepal Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Darjeeling, West Bengal | Court case (C R Case) | Filed by the company against M/S. Swapna Mahanta | 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 Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited has a workforce of 87 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2025-26 | 87 |
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GST
Indiacast Media Distribution has 5 GST registrations: 5 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCR9924J1ZW | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AADCR9924J1ZY | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AADCR9924J1ZU | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AADCR9924J1ZT | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited has 34 board changes on record since 2010: 4 appointments and 30 cessations. The latest: Raffaele Gianni Annecchino ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2022.
29 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Indiacast Media Distribution is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 April 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH2008PTC274364.
Indiacast Media Distribution has 4 current directors:
- Rahul Joshi - Director
- Kshipra Jatana - Director
- Ramesh Kumar Damani - Director
- Jyoti Deshpande - Director
The latest financial statements of Indiacast Media Distribution on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 19 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Indiacast Media Distribution is 27AADCR9924J1ZW, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active. Other active GSTINs include 07AADCR9924J1ZY (Delhi), 09AADCR9924J1ZU (Uttar Pradesh), 19AADCR9924J1ZT (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Indiacast Media Distribution is U74300MH2008PTC274364. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Indiacast Media Distribution has 19 court cases on record: 10 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Indiacast Media Distribution was incorporated on 25 April 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Indiacast Media Distribution has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹64.36 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
Raffaele Gianni Annecchino ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2022. Alexander Julian Berkett ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2020. Caryn Kennedy Groce ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2020. Indiacast Media Distribution has 34 board changes on record in total.
Indiacast Media Distribution can be reached through the website indiacast.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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