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Manipal Media Network Limited - media and publishing in Manipal, Karnataka, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹301.04 Cr
▲ 27% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹52.35 Cr
Net margin 17.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹49.07 Cr
EBITDA margin 16.3%
Authorised capital
₹36 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹8.58 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹648.08 Cr
Satisfied ₹566.1 Cr
Company age
78 yrs
Est. 1948
Employees · EPFO
27
Provident fund records
About Manipal Media Network Limited
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Manipal Media Network Limited is a public limited company based in Manipal, Karnataka, India. It operates in the print media and publishing segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 22 December 1948 and has been in existence for over 78 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U22221KA1948PLC001159. Its GSTIN is 29AAACM8839Q1ZI (Karnataka). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹36 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹8.58 Cr. It was formerly known as Manipal Printers and Publishers Limited and Manipal Printers and Publishers Private Limited. It is led by directors including Vinod Kumar (Managing Director) and Tonse Satish Upendra Pai (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at New Udayavani Building Tile Factory Road, Manipal, Karnataka, India – 576104.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹301.04 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹52.35 Cr (net margin 17.4%) and EBITDA of ₹49.07 Cr (EBITDA margin 16.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over three years and 10% over five years.
The company has about 27 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Udayavani. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹648.08 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹566.1 Cr on record. Court records list 1,148 cases involving the company, including 1,010 filed by the company and 139 filed against it; 74 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2023. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 2 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers.
Manipal Media Network Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-26-0000019). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website manipalmedia.com.
Company details
CIN U22221KA1948PLC001159
Registration Number 001159
Incorporation Date 22 December 1948
ROC Bangalore
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KR-26-0000019
Name history
Manipal Media Network has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Manipal Printers And Publishers Limited, Manipal Printers And Publishers Private Limited, and Express Printers Limited. The current legal name is Manipal Media Network Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Manipal Media Network Limited | Current |
| Manipal Printers And Publishers Limited | Previous |
| Manipal Printers And Publishers Private Limited | Previous |
| Express Printers Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Manipal Media Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22221KA1948PTC001159. The current CIN is U22221KA1948PLC001159, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22221KA1948PLC001159 | Current |
| U22221KA1948PTC001159 | Previous |
Key People
Vinod Kumar Managing Director Tonse Satish Upendra Pai Whole-Time Director Sujir Prabhakar Director Recognitions & Rankings of Manipal Media Network
Contact details
Manipal Media Network Limited's registered office is in Manipal, Karnataka. Its website is manipalmedia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressNew Udayavani Building Tile Factory Road, Manipal, Karnataka, India – 576104
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Print Media & Publishing
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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
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Brands
Manipal Media Network operates one associated brand: Udayavani. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kannada language daily newspaper operating in Karnataka | udayavani.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Manipal Media Network is manufacturing. In detail, this covers printing, reproduction of recorded media.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C4 | Printing, reproduction of recorded media |
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Financials of Manipal Media Network Limited
FY 2024 filings availableManipal Media Network Limited reported revenue of ₹301.04 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹301.04 Cr ▲ 27%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹52.35 Cr margin 17.4%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹49.07 Cr margin 16.3%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 27%
3 years · compounded
▲ 34%
5 years · compounded
▲ 10%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 14%
3 years · compounded
▲ 17%
5 years · compounded
▲ 14%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 14% 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) | ₹52.35 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 16.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 17.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Manipal Media Network Limited
Manipal Media Network has 6 current directors and 19 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sujir Prabhakar Also directs: Manipal Technologies Limited, Icds Limited | Director | 29 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Perdoor Vaman Mallya Also directs: Sharath Investments Private Limited, MPL Enterprises Limited, Canara Security Press Limited and 3 more | Director | 12 Oct 2011 | 15 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sagar Mukhopadhyay Also directs: Manipal Technologies Limited, Manipal Press Private Limited, Manipal Energy & Infratech Limited and 2 more | Director | 03 Oct 2023 | 3 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Vinod Kumar | Managing Director | 18 May 2020 | 6 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Shrikanth Prabhu | Director | 19 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Tonse Satish Upendra Pai Also directs: Manipal Technologies Limited, Manipal Press Private Limited, Sharath Investments Private Limited and 3 more | Whole-Time Director | 11 Aug 1969 | 57 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Manipal Media Network Limited is audited by PAI NAYAK AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| PAI NAYAK AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 009090S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Manipal Media Network Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹648.08 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹566.1 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 101133348 | Others | ₹35 Lakh | Open | |
| 11 Nov 2024 | 101008234 | State Bank of India | ₹30.39 Lakh | Open | |
| 09 Jul 2024 | 100950528 | State Bank of India | ₹95 Lakh | Open | |
| 23 Apr 2024 | 100929820 | Others | ₹555 Cr | Open | |
| 01 Apr 2024 | 100906969 | Canara Bank | ₹40 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 50 View all charges
Deals & funding
Manipal Media Network Limited has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Total deals
11
Secondary share transfers
10
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹2.81 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Tridevita Family Trust-2017, an individual |
| May 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tridevita Family Trust-2017 Seller: an individual |
| Sep 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tridevita Family Trust-2017 Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Shivally Investments Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Manipal Media Network Limited has 1,148 court cases on record: 1,010 filed by Manipal Media Network, 139 filed against it. 74 cases are pending and 1,074 are disposed.
Total cases
1,148
Filed by the company
1,010
Filed against the company
139
Pending
74
Disposed
1,074
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1,077 | 94 | 64 |
| High courts | 64 | 42 | 10 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,148)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Jupiter Ventures LLP | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Jupiter Ventures LLP and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
Manipal Media Network Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| S. S. Precitech Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Manipal Media Network has 3 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
3
Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Energy & Infratech Limited | U40108KA2011PLC056610 | |
| Manipal Digital Network Limited | U72200KA2000PLC027929 | |
| Manipal Ace Event Management Company Private Limited | U74140KA2008PTC046520 |
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Employees & EPFO
Manipal Media Network Limited has a workforce of 27 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
27
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-6.9%
GST
Manipal Media Network has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAACM8839Q1ZI | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACM8839Q1ZM | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Manipal Media Network Limited has 25 board changes on record since 1969: 6 appointments and 19 cessations. The latest: Shrikanth Prabhu ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025.
Ceased
Shrikanth Prabhu ceased to be Additional Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 21 Apr 2018 via Charge ID 100177029 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 25 Aug 2025.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 0.35 Cr with Charge ID 101133348 was registered on 28 Jul 2025.
Appointed
Shrikanth Prabhu was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge with State Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 0.30 Cr with Charge ID 101008234 was registered on 11 Nov 2024.
AGM
Manipal Media Network Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge with State Bank Of India amounted to Rs. 0.95 Cr with Charge ID 100950528 was registered on 09 Jul 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Sep 2016 via Charge ID 100052883 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 18 May 2024.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 555.00 Cr with Charge ID 100929820 was registered on 23 Apr 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 06 Oct 2017 via Charge ID 100131681 with Abhyudaya Co-Operative Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 12 Apr 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Jan 2022 via Charge ID 100533919 with Others was fully satisfied on 06 Apr 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 10 Jan 2022 via Charge ID 100531762 with Others was fully satisfied on 06 Apr 2024.
115 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Manipal Media Network is an active public limited company based in Manipal, Karnataka, India. The company works in print media and publishing, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 22 December 1948 (78+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22221KA1948PLC001159.
Manipal Media Network has 6 current directors:
- Vinod Kumar - Managing Director
- Tonse Satish Upendra Pai - Whole-Time Director
- Sujir Prabhakar - Director
- Perdoor Vaman Mallya - Director
- Sagar Mukhopadhyay - Director
- Shrikanth Prabhu - Director
The latest financial statements of Manipal Media Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Manipal Media Network is 29AAACM8839Q1ZI, registered in Karnataka. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACM8839Q1ZM (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Manipal Media Network is U22221KA1948PLC001159. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Manipal Media Network has 1,148 court cases on record: 1,010 filed by the company and 139 filed against it. 74 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Manipal Media Network was incorporated on 22 December 1948, making it 78+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Manipal Media Network has 11 deals on record (10 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹2.81 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Shrikanth Prabhu ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Shrikanth Prabhu was appointed as Director on 19 Dec 2024. Sagar Mukhopadhyay was appointed as Director on 03 Oct 2023. Manipal Media Network has 25 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Manipal Media Network is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-26-0000019).
Manipal Media Network has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 2 overdue payments to 2 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 18 Apr 2024.