MSM Discovery Private Limited
About MSM Discovery Private Limited
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MSM Discovery Private Limited was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the broadcasting and programming activities segment of the broadcasting and media sector. It was incorporated on 07 June 2002.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92132MH2002PTC136158. Its GSTIN is 27AAGCS4253E1ZF (Maharashtra). The company held 8 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was led by directors including Narinder Pal Singh and Nitin Umakant Nadkarni.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 August 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office was at 4th Floor Interface Bldg.7 Malad – Link Road Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹7.15 Cr, a decline of 77% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.53 Cr (net margin 21.4%) and EBITDA of ₹2.24 Cr (EBITDA margin 31.3%).
The company had about 8 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
Court records list 102 cases involving the company, including 69 filed by the company and 33 filed against it; 5 cases are pending.
Company details
CIN history
MSM Discovery has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92132MH2004PTC136158. The current CIN is U92132MH2002PTC136158, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92132MH2002PTC136158 | Current |
| U92132MH2004PTC136158 | Previous |
Contact details
MSM Discovery Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address4th Floor Interface Bldg.7 Malad – Link Road Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064
- IndustryBroadcasting, Broadcasting And Programming Activities
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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 MSM Discovery is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of MSM Discovery Private Limited
FY 2017 filings availableMSM Discovery Private Limited reported revenue of ₹7.15 Cr (down 77% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 77% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 90% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹2.24 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.53 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 31.3% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | 21.4% | ||
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Board of directors of MSM Discovery Private Limited
MSM Discovery has 3 current directors and 9 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Narinder Pal Singh Also directs: Jiostar India Private Limited | Director | 24 Feb 2011 | 15 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Ashok Nambissan Also directs: Bangla Entertainment Private Limited | Additional Director | 23 Feb 2016 | 10 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Nitin Umakant Nadkarni | Director | 23 Feb 2016 | 10 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
MSM Discovery Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Mrshieldz Technologies (OPC) Private Limited | ₹7.42 Cr (FY 2025) | 68.0% | Bhatkal, Karnataka, India | |||
| Hathway New Concept Cable & Datacom Limited | ₹7.33 Cr (FY 2021) | 65.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Samhitha Broadcasting Private Limited | ₹7.23 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| R.P. Television (India) Private Limited | ₹7.19 Cr (FY 2025) | -27.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Gajanan Digital Cable Services Private Limited | ₹7.16 Cr (FY 2023) | -16.0% | Gulbarga, Karnataka, India | |||
| MSM Discovery Private Limitedthis company | ₹7.15 Cr (FY 2017) | ₹1.53 Cr | 21.4% | -77.0% | 8 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Delight Transmission Private Limited | ₹7.13 Cr (FY 2015) | 649.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Manthan JP Ventures Private Limited | ₹7.13 Cr (FY 2017) | 39.0% | Shillong, Meghalaya, India | |||
| Hathway Cable MCN Nanded Private Limited | ₹7.09 Cr (FY 2023) | -19.0% | Nanded, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Ashirwad Multimedia Private Limited | ₹7.07 Cr (FY 2025) | 63.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Fastway Space Satellite Private Limited | ₹7.03 Cr (FY 2024) | -11.0% | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
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Auditor
MSM Discovery Private Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse | FY 2016 | 301112E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of MSM Discovery Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Legal cases
MSM Discovery Private Limited has 102 court cases on record: 69 filed by MSM Discovery, 33 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 97 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 65 | 22 | 5 |
| District courts | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 10 | 6 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 102)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Lucknow 9 Cable Network Pvt.Ltd.Thr.Its Auth. Signatory | Pending |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Execution petition | Filed by the company against Gurgaon Digital Network Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Good Media News Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (OTS) | Filed by the company against Sea TV Network Ltd (Objector) | Disposed |
| District court, Calcutta, West Bengal | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Manthan Broadband Services Pvt 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 MSM Discovery Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
MSM Discovery Private Limited has a workforce of 8 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
MSM Discovery has 8 GST registrations: 1 active and 7 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAGCS4253E1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
MSM Discovery Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 2008: 3 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Andrew Jay Kaplan ceased to be Director on 09 Feb 2018.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
MSM Discovery has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
MSM Discovery was a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in broadcasting and programming activities, within the broadcasting industry. It was incorporated on 07 June 2002 and is registered under CIN U92132MH2002PTC136158. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
MSM Discovery was incorporated on 07 June 2002. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
MSM Discovery had 3 directors:
- Narinder Pal Singh - Director
- Ashok Nambissan - Additional Director
- Nitin Umakant Nadkarni - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of MSM Discovery is U92132MH2002PTC136158. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of MSM Discovery is at 4th Floor Interface Bldg.7 Malad – Link Road Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400064.
The latest financial statements of MSM Discovery on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 August 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of MSM Discovery is 27AAGCS4253E1ZF, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 7 are cancelled or inactive.
MSM Discovery operated in the broadcasting industry, in the broadcasting and programming activities segment.
The peers of MSM Discovery by revenue are Mrshieldz Technologies (OPC) Private Limited, Hathway New Concept Cable & Datacom Limited, Samhitha Broadcasting Private Limited, R.P. Television (India) Private Limited, Gajanan Digital Cable Services Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
MSM Discovery has 102 court cases on record: 69 filed by the company and 33 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.