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Eastern Media Limited - media and publishing in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹172.66 Cr
▲ 1% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹6.97 Cr
Net margin 4%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹17.64 Cr
EBITDA margin 10.2%
Authorised capital
₹21.5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹4.54 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹93.17 Cr
Satisfied ₹298.5 Cr
Company age
42 yrs
Est. 1984
Employees · EPFO
656
Provident fund records
About Eastern Media Limited
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Eastern Media Limited is a public limited company based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 23 April 1984 and has been in existence for over 42 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Cuttack, under CIN U22121OR1984PLC001338. Its GSTIN is 21AAACE7323H1Z4 (Odisha).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹21.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.54 Cr. It was formerly known as Eastern Media Pvt Limited. It is led by directors including Soumya Ranjan Patnaik (Managing Director) and Tallina Patnaik.
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 B/27 Industrial Estate Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India – 751010.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹172.66 Cr, a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹6.97 Cr (net margin 4%) and EBITDA of ₹17.64 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 656 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 3 brands: Sambad English, Kanak News and SambadGroup. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹93.17 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹298.5 Cr on record. Court records list 122 cases involving the company, including 78 filed by the company and 44 filed against it; 54 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹81.8 Cr; the latest was in February 2024.
Eastern Media Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-OD-19-0043182). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website sambadgroup.in.
Company details
CIN U22121OR1984PLC001338
Registration Number 001338
Incorporation Date 23 April 1984
ROC Cuttack
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-OD-19-0043182
CIN history
Eastern Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L22121OR2006PLC001338. The current CIN is U22121OR1984PLC001338, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22121OR1984PLC001338 | Current |
| L22121OR2006PLC001338 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Eastern Media
Contact details
Eastern Media Limited's registered office is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Its website is sambadgroup.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressB/27 Industrial Estate Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India – 751010
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services, Television & Radio Broadcasting, Print Media & Publishing
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Brands
Eastern Media operates multiple associated brands including Sambad English, Kanak News, and SambadGroup. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operates an online platform delivering multi-category news to global audiences. | sambadenglish.com | |
| Operates an online platform delivering news on a variety of topics. | kanaknews.com | |
| Media conglomerate services including publishing, broadcasting, and digital operations in Odisha. | sambadgroup.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Eastern Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Eastern Media Limited
FY 2024 filings availableEastern Media Limited reported revenue of ₹172.66 Cr (up 1% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹172.66 Cr ▲ 1%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹6.97 Cr margin 4%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹17.64 Cr margin 10.2%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 1%
3 years · compounded
▲ 3%
5 years · compounded
▼ 1%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 9%
3 years · compounded
▼ 2%
5 years · compounded
▼ 3%
Revenue rose 1% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1%. EBITDA fell 9% 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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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Eastern Media Limited
Eastern Media has 9 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallina Patnaik Also directs: Edere Hospitality LLP | Director | 04 Sep 2005 | 21 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Avnish Sharma Also directs: National Engineering Industries Limited, Cliffstone Estates Private Limited, SPD Constructions Limited and 1 more | Director | 01 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Tanaya Patnaik Also directs: Edere Hospitality LLP | Director | 17 Jun 2014 | 12 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Monica Nayyar Patnaik | Director | 01 Dec 2012 | 13 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sudatta Patnaik | Director | 23 Apr 1984 | 42 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Saroj Kumar Panda | Director | 06 Mar 2020 | 6 Years 7 Months | Current |
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Auditor
Eastern Media Limited is audited by Srb & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Srb & Associates | FY 2023 | 310009E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Eastern Media 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
₹93.17 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹298.5 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 101123626 | Indian Bank | ₹2.28 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 101045223 | Indian Bank | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 100665084 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹24 Lakh | Open | |
| 20 Mar 2021 | 100435123 | State Bank of India | ₹85.65 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Nov 2024 | 100998991 | Indian Bank | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 36 View all charges
Deals & funding
Eastern Media Limited has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹81.8 Cr; the latest was in February 2024.
Total deals
11
Funding rounds
9
Secondary share transfers
2
Disclosed funding
₹81.8 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Funding round | ₹10 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2023 | Funding round | ₹16.14 Cr | Investors: Others- Eastern Media Limited, 3 individuals |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Redeemable Preference - Eastern Media Limited |
| Jan 2023 | Funding round | ₹33.75 Cr | Investors: Tarini Minerals Private Limited , Falcon Marine Exports Limited , 2 individuals |
| Mar 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Redeemable Preference - Eastern Media 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
Eastern Media Limited has 122 court cases on record: 78 filed by Eastern Media, 44 filed against it. 54 cases are pending and 68 are disposed.
Total cases
122
Filed by the company
78
Filed against the company
44
Pending
54
Disposed
68
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 86 | 36 | 52 |
| High courts | 35 | 8 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 122)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Khurda, Odisha | Court case (I . c. c) | Filed by the company against M/S Eztruck Logistics Pvt Ltd and Another | Pending |
| District court, Khurda, Odisha | Court case (I . c. c) | Filed by the company against M/S Atlas PVC Pipes Ltd and Another | Pending |
| District court, Khurda, Odisha | Court case (I . c. c) | Filed by the company against M/S Pushpa Clinic Pvt Ltd and Another | Pending |
| District court, Khurda, Odisha | Court case (I . c. c) | Filed by the company against M/S Inthinks Gadgets Pvt Ltd and Another | Pending |
| District court, Khurda, Odisha | Court case (I . c. c) | Filed against the company by Ortel Communications Ltd | 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 Eastern Media Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Eastern Media Limited has a workforce of 656 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
656
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-2.53%
GST
Eastern Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21AAACE7323H1Z4 | Odisha | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Eastern Media Limited has 16 board changes on record since 1984: 9 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Sampad Mahapatra was appointed as Additional Director on 27 Oct 2025.
Appointed
Sampad Mahapatra was appointed as Additional Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 04 Nov 2024 via Charge ID 100998991 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 19 Aug 2025.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank amounted to Rs. 2.28 Cr with Charge ID 101123626 was registered on 25 Jun 2025.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank amounted to Rs. 5.00 Cr with Charge ID 101045223 was registered on 07 Feb 2025.
Charges
A charge with Indian Bank amounted to Rs. 15.00 Cr with Charge ID 100998991 was registered on 04 Nov 2024.
AGM
Eastern Media Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Appointed
Avnish Sharma was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was appointed as Managing Director.
Filing
Eastern Media Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Cuttack.
Charges
A charge registered on 29 Dec 2022 via Charge ID 100677703 with Others was fully satisfied on 29 Jan 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 27 Sep 2021 via Charge ID 100488282 with Indian Bank was fully satisfied on 23 Jan 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 28 Jul 2022 via Charge ID 100596984 with Others was fully satisfied on 11 Jan 2024.
89 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Eastern Media is an active public limited company based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 23 April 1984 (42+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121OR1984PLC001338.
Eastern Media has 9 current directors:
- Soumya Ranjan Patnaik - Managing Director
- Tallina Patnaik - Director
- Avnish Sharma - Director
- Tanaya Patnaik - Director
- Monica Nayyar Patnaik - Director
- Sudatta Patnaik - Director
- Saroj Kumar Panda - Director
- Satya Smruti Mohanty - Director
- Sampad Mahapatra - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Eastern Media 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 Eastern Media is 21AAACE7323H1Z4, registered in Odisha.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Eastern Media is U22121OR1984PLC001338. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Eastern Media has 122 court cases on record: 78 filed by the company and 44 filed against it. 54 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Eastern Media was incorporated on 23 April 1984, making it 42+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Cuttack.
Eastern Media has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹81.8 Cr; the latest was in February 2024.
Sampad Mahapatra was appointed as Additional Director on 27 Oct 2025. Avnish Sharma was appointed as Director on 01 Aug 2024. Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was appointed as Managing Director on 01 Aug 2024. Eastern Media has 16 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Eastern Media is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-OD-19-0043182).