About Kal Media Services Private Limited
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Kal Media Services Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 24 August 2009 and has been in existence for over 17 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U93000TN2009PTC072668. Its GSTIN is 33AADCK7302D1Z3 (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Cr. It is led by directors including Mujeebuddin Mohammed (Managing Director) and Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Murasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹113.51 Cr, a decline of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹2.02 Cr (net margin -1.8%) and EBITDA of -₹2.11 Cr (EBITDA margin -1.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 24% over five years.
The company has about 2 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in March 2019.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kalmedia.in.
Company details
Contact details
Kal Media Services Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is kalmedia.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressMurasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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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 Media Services 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 Media Services Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableKal Media Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹113.51 Cr (down 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 24% over five years, including a 1% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 137% 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) | -₹2.02 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -1.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -1.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kal Media Services Private Limited
Kal Media Services has 4 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman Also directs: Red Connect Private Limited, Sun Direct Go Private Limited, Sun TV Network Limited and 4 more | Director | 24 Apr 2012 | 14 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Kannappan Shanmugam Also directs: Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited, Red Connect Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 07 Sep 2009 | 17 Years 2 Months | Current |
| 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 |
| Mujeebuddin Mohammed | Managing Director | 28 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kal Media Services Private Limited is audited by K.RAMKRISH & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K.RAMKRISH & CO | FY 2023 | 003017S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kal Media Services 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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Deals & funding
Kal Media Services Private Limited has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in March 2019.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Apr 2011 | Funding round | ₹99 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jun 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kal Media Services Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 2 filed by Kal Media Services, 3 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Joint Commissioner of GST and Central Excise | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Joint Commissioner of GST and Central Excise | Pending |
| District court, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against A1.Bhoomika Digital Cable Services Private Limited A2.Biju A3.Jayadevan | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Joint Commissioner of GST and Central Excise | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Court case (CRL MP(MD)) | Filed by the company against State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Iprec | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Kal Media Services Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Kal Media Services Private Limited has a workforce of 2 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 2 |
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GST
Kal Media Services has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AADCK7302D1Z3 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kal Media Services Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 2009: 6 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Mujeebuddin Mohammed was appointed as Managing Director on 28 Jun 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Kal Media Services is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 24 August 2009 (17+ years old) and is registered under CIN U93000TN2009PTC072668.
Kal Media Services has 4 current directors:
- Mujeebuddin Mohammed - Managing Director
- Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman - Director
- Kannappan Shanmugam - Director
- Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar - Director
The latest financial statements of Kal Media Services on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kal Media Services is 33AADCK7302D1Z3, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kal Media Services is U93000TN2009PTC072668. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kal Media Services has 5 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Kal Media Services was incorporated on 24 August 2009, making it 17+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Kal Media Services has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹99 Lakh; the latest was in March 2019.
Mujeebuddin Mohammed was appointed as Managing Director on 28 Jun 2024. Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar was appointed as Director on 18 Feb 2020. Kalanithi Maran ceased to be Director on 23 Dec 2015. Kal Media Services has 8 board changes on record in total.
Kal Media Services can be reached through the website kalmedia.in. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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