About Kal Cables Private Limited
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Kal Cables Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the cable tv and dth services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 April 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U92113TN2003PTC050763. Its GSTIN is 33AACCK1367M1ZG (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It was formerly known as Kal Communications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Vittal Sampathkumaran (Managing Director) and Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 229 Kutchery Road Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹446.6 Cr. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹40.4 Cr (net margin 9%) and EBITDA of ₹47.49 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 338 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: SCV. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2.8 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹25.23 Cr on record. Court records list 113 cases involving the company, including 88 filed by the company and 25 filed against it; 44 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in November 2019. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Kerala Vision Broad Band Limited with revenue of ₹560.14 Cr. The company has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2023, listing 48 overdue payments to 2 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 scv.in.
Company details
Contact details
Kal Cables Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is scv.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address229 Kutchery Road Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Cable TV & DTH 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Kal Cables is information and communication. In detail, this covers wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities |
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Financials of Kal Cables Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKal Cables Private Limited reported revenue of ₹446.6 Cr for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over five years. EBITDA rose 71% 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) | ₹40.4 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kal Cables Private Limited
Kal Cables has 3 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar Also directs: Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited, Red Connect Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 18 Feb 2020 | 6 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Vittal Sampathkumaran | Managing Director | 22 Jun 2009 | 17 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kannappan Shanmugam Also directs: Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited, Red Connect Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 18 Feb 2020 | 6 Years 8 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kal Cables Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Kerala Vision Broad Band Limited | ₹560.14 Cr (FY 2025) | 24.0% | Thrissur, Kerala, India | |||
| Indian Cable Net Company Limited | ₹538.98 Cr (FY 2023) | -3.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Kal Cables Private Limitedthis company | ₹446.6 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹40.4 Cr | 9% | 338 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Netplus Broadband Services Private Limited | ₹432.56 Cr (FY 2025) | -1.0% | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
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Auditor
Kal Cables Private Limited is audited by CNGSN & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| CNGSN & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 0004915S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kal Cables 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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| 13 May 2021 | 100461752 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2.8 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Jul 2019 | 100280390 | Others | ₹23 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 100185440 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Kal Cables Private Limited has 4 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in November 2019.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Nov 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹99 Lakh | Investors: DK Enterprises Private Limited, an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kal Cables Private Limited has 113 court cases on record: 88 filed by Kal Cables, 25 filed against it. 44 cases are pending and 69 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 103 | 17 | 44 |
| Supreme Court | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| District courts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 113)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by The Government of Tamil Nadu, | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by The Government of Tamil Nadu | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (TCA) | Filed against the company by The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax M/S.Karthik Ranganathan, Prabu Mukunth Arunkumar,Vijay Kumar Punna | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against The Government of Tamil Nadu, and 3 others | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed by the company against The Government of Tamil Nadu, and 4 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
Kal Cables Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2023, listing 48 overdue payments to 2 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 (2 of 2)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Kal Cables Private Limited has a workforce of 338 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kal Cables has 5 GST registrations: 2 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AACCK1367M1ZG | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AACCK1367M1Z8 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 20 Aug 2018 |
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Recent activity
Kal Cables Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2009: 3 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Kannappan Shanmugam ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Dec 2020.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Kal Cables is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in cable tv and dth services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 April 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92113TN2003PTC050763.
Kal Cables has 3 current directors:
- Vittal Sampathkumaran - Managing Director
- Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar - Director
- Kannappan Shanmugam - Director
The latest financial statements of Kal Cables on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kal Cables is 33AACCK1367M1ZG, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 37AACCK1367M1Z8 (Andhra Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kal Cables is U92113TN2003PTC050763. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kal Cables has 113 court cases on record: 88 filed by the company and 25 filed against it. 44 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kal Cables was incorporated on 25 April 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Kal Cables has 4 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in November 2019.
The peers of Kal Cables by revenue are Kerala Vision Broad Band Limited, Indian Cable Net Company Limited, Netplus Broadband Services Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH), with the same principal business activity (wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities).
Kannappan Shanmugam ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Dec 2020. Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Dec 2020. Balasubramanian Sivanesan ceased to be Director on 18 Feb 2020. Kal Cables has 8 board changes on record in total.
Kal Cables has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2022 and 2023, listing 48 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.
Kal Cables can be reached through the website scv.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.