About Iquest Enterprises Private Limited
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Iquest Enterprises Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 28 June 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U64204TG2001PTC036950. Its GSTIN is 36AACCM7318L2Z6 (Telangana). The company holds 8 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹65 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹42.62 Cr. It was formerly known as Iquest Enterprises Limited and Maa Television Network Limited. It is led by directors including Nikhil Bhardwaj and Swathi Reddy Gunupati.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 104 4th Floor F – Block Surya Towers S P Road Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500003.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹77.08 Cr, a decline of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹37.35 Cr (net margin -48.5%) and EBITDA of -₹28.61 Cr (EBITDA margin -37.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 11 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: IQuest Enterprises and MaaTV. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹174.15 Cr on record. Court records list 65 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 51 filed against it; 10 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹51.04 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website maatv.com.
Company details
Name history
Iquest Enterprises has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Iquest Enterprises Limited, Maa Television Network Limited, and Iquest Enterprises Private Limited. The current legal name is Iquest Enterprises Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Iquest Enterprises Private Limited | Current |
| Iquest Enterprises Limited | Previous |
| Maa Television Network Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Iquest Enterprises has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U64204TG2001PTC036950, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U64204TG2001PTC036950 | Current |
| U64204AP2001PLC036950 | Previous |
| U64204TG2001PLC036950 | Previous |
Contact details
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is maatv.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
- Registered Address104 4th Floor F – Block Surya Towers S P Road Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500003
- 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
Iquest Enterprises operates two associated brands: IQuest Enterprises and MaaTV. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Upscale contemporary restaurants with diverse culinary concepts are operated. | maatv.com | |
| Provider of foundations services | iquest.net.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Iquest Enterprises is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Iquest Enterprises Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableIquest Enterprises Private Limited reported revenue of ₹77.08 Cr (down 12% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 12% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 293% 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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| EBITDA | -₹28.61 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹37.35 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -37.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -48.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Iquest Enterprises Private Limited
Iquest Enterprises has 4 current directors and 24 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Nikhil Bhardwaj Also directs: Solwell Advisory Services LLP, Smilax Corporate Services LLP, KBFC Product House Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 22 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Swathi Reddy Gunupati Also directs: Annapurna Studios Private Limited (Part IX), Swapriyaraj Holdings LLP, Honey Dew Agrofarms LLP and 5 more | Director | 11 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sohrab Chinoy Kersasp | Director | 01 Aug 2015 | 11 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Priyanka Parvathaneni Also directs: Solwell Advisory Services LLP, Smilax Corporate Services LLP, Loka Biosciences Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 22 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited is audited by VISWESWARA RAO & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| VISWESWARA RAO & ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 005774S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Iquest Enterprises Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 25 Apr 2019 | 100259235 | Others | ₹5.25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Oct 2018 | 100212245 | Canara Bank | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 100108511 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹70 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Apr 2012 | 10353346 | State Bank of India | ₹22 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 08 Dec 2010 | 10257594 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 14 View all charges
Deals & funding
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited has 11 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹51.04 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Swapriyaraj Holdings LLP Seller: 4 individuals |
| Apr 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Swapriyaraj Holdings LLP Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Swapriyaraj Holdings LLP , an individual Seller: 4 individuals |
| Apr 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Swapriyaraj Holdings LLP |
| Feb 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 4 individuals Seller: Esop-iquest Enterprises Private Limited, 3 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited has 65 court cases on record: 14 filed by Iquest Enterprises, 51 filed against it. 10 cases are pending and 55 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 38 | 34 | 7 |
| District courts | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 65)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TELANGANA | Appeal | Filed against the company by Matrix Pharmacorp Private Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4501_3jj-Telegraph & Telecom Laws : Three Judge Matter) | Filed by the company against Noida Software Technology Park Ltd Through Its Managing Director Jain Studio Campus, Scindia Villa, Sarojini Nagar , District: Delhi , , Delhi | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against M/S. Gemini TV Private Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Hyderabad Central, Telangana | Court case (CC - NI) | Filed by the company against Visual Instinct India Pvt.Ltd., Rep.By. Sandeep Dinakar Jat and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S.Sun TV Network Ltd. | 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 Iquest Enterprises Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited has a workforce of 11 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Iquest Enterprises has 8 GST registrations: 1 active and 7 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AACCM7318L2Z6 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Iquest Enterprises Private Limited has 25 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Nagasuvarchala Boddu was appointed as Company Secretary on 01 Aug 2024.
50 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Iquest Enterprises is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 28 June 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64204TG2001PTC036950.
Iquest Enterprises has 4 current directors:
- Nikhil Bhardwaj - Director
- Swathi Reddy Gunupati - Director
- Sohrab Chinoy Kersasp - Director
- Priyanka Parvathaneni - Director
The latest financial statements of Iquest Enterprises on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Iquest Enterprises is 36AACCM7318L2Z6, registered in Telangana. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 7 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Iquest Enterprises is U64204TG2001PTC036950. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Iquest Enterprises has 65 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 51 filed against it. 10 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Iquest Enterprises was incorporated on 28 June 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Iquest Enterprises has 11 deals on record (7 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹51.04 Cr; the latest was in May 2018.
Nagasuvarchala Boddu was appointed as Company Secretary on 01 Aug 2024. Nikhil Bhardwaj ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Priyanka Parvathaneni ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Nov 2021. Iquest Enterprises has 25 board changes on record in total.
Iquest Enterprises can be reached through the website maatv.com. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.