Fortune India 500 2025 edition
Rank#492- Total income
- ₹4,713 Cr
- Profit
- ₹1,703 Cr
Last year #436
Sun TV Network Limited - media and publishing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Active Listed - NSE: SUNTV · BSE: 532733 Public Limited Company media and publishing Fortune India 500 · #492 Nifty 500
Market Cap
₹23,657 Cr
SUNTV · NSE
Share Price
₹578.80
-3.58% today
Revenue
₹4,335 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +7.8% YoY
EBITDA
₹2,110 Cr
Margin 48.7%
Net Profit
₹1,486 Cr
FY 2025-26 · -14.6% YoY
P/E (TTM)
15.6x
P/B 2.0x
ROE
11.9%
ROCE 15.9%
Debt / Equity
0.01
Interest cover 1.0x
About Sun TV Network Limited
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Sun TV Network Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 18 December 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
Sun TV Network is ranked #492 on the Fortune India 500 (2025). It is part of the Nifty 500 and BSE 500 indices. Its director Kalanithi Maran is #146 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN L22110TN1985PLC012491. Its GSTIN is 33AADCS4885K2ZX (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 9 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 532733 and NSE: SUNTV.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹600 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹197.04 Cr. It was formerly known as Sumangali Publications Limited and Sun Tv Limited. It is led by directors including Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman (Managing Director) and Kalanithi Maran (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 19 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Murasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹4,334.82 Cr, a growth of 7.8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1,485.54 Cr (net margin 34.3%) and EBITDA of ₹2,110.03 Cr (EBITDA margin 48.7%). The net worth stands at ₹12,643 Cr (up 8.5% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹12,778 Cr (up 8.3% YoY).
The company has about 1,016 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 4 brands: SunNXT, SunRisers Hyderabad, Sun Group and Sun TV Network. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹29.44 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹4.76 Cr on record. Court records list 1,411 cases involving the company, including 925 filed by the company and 486 filed against it; 281 cases are pending. The company has 15 deals on record (13 market trades, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in October 2022. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 4 larger; the largest is Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited with revenue of ₹6,459.43 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website suntv.in.
Company details
CIN L22110TN1985PLC012491
Registration Number 012491
Incorporation Date 18 December 1985
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Listed - Listed on NSE (SUNTV); Listed on BSE (532733)
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 19 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2026
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Name history
Sun TV Network has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Sumangali Publications Limited, and Sun Tv Limited. The current legal name is Sun Tv Network Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Sun TV Network Limited | Current |
| Sumangali Publications Limited | Previous |
| Sun Tv Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Sun TV Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22110TN1985PTC012491. The current CIN is L22110TN1985PLC012491, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L22110TN1985PLC012491 | Current |
| U22110TN1985PTC012491 | Previous |
Key People
Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman Managing Director Kalanithi Maran Whole-Time Director Kaviya Kalanithi Maran Whole-Time Director Recognitions & Rankings of Sun TV Network
India's Most Valuable Companies 2024 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#201- Valuation
- ₹29,760 Cr
2023 #172 2022 #193 2021 #181
India's Richest People 2026 edition · 1 director · Source: Hurun India
- #146 Kalanithi Maran ₹24,800 Cr
Stock market indices
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Contact details
Sun TV Network Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is suntv.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressMurasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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Brands
Sun TV Network operates multiple associated brands including SunNXT, SunRisers Hyderabad, and Sun Group. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides an online platform for comprehensive multimedia streaming services. | sunnxt.com | |
| Cricket team operations, merchandising, and sponsorship activities in India. | sunrisershyderabad.in | |
| Provider of television channels, radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and sports franchises | sun.in | |
| Sun TV Network is recognized as India's largest media conglomerate. | suntv.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Sun TV Network 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 Sun TV Network Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableSun TV Network Limited reported revenue of ₹4,334.82 Cr (up 7.8% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue
₹4,335 Cr
+7.8% YoY
EBITDA
₹2,110 Cr
+1.8% YoY
Profit After Tax
₹1,486 Cr
-14.6% YoY
Net Worth
₹12,643 Cr
+8.5% YoY
Total Assets
₹12,778 Cr
+8.3% YoY
Total Debt
₹106 Cr
-14.8% YoY
Revenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 4,335 | 4,020 | 4,282 | 3,772 | 3,585 | 3,177 | 3,520 |
| Revenue growth | +7.8% | -6.1% | +13.5% | +5.2% | +12.8% | -9.7% | - |
| EBITDA | 2,110 | 2,072 | 2,638 | 2,393 | 2,279 | 2,065 | 2,272 |
| EBITDA margin | +48.7% | +51.5% | +61.6% | +63.4% | +63.6% | +65.0% | +64.5% |
| Profit before tax | 1,939 | 2,217 | 2,613 | 2,278 | 2,195 | 1,941 | 1,819 |
| Net profit | 1,486 | 1,740 | 1,916 | 1,673 | 1,555 | 1,461 | 1,272 |
| Net profit margin | +34.3% | +43.3% | +44.7% | +44.3% | +43.4% | +46.0% | +36.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 36.53 | 43.19 | 48.85 | 43.30 | 41.66 | 38.70 | 35.15 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 12,778 | 11,804 | 10,590 | 9,354 | 8,264 | 7,149 | 5,811 |
| Net worth | 12,643 | 11,651 | 10,536 | 9,272 | 8,155 | 7,054 | 5,724 |
| Total debt | 106 | 124 | 37.75 | 62.87 | 94.88 | 80.35 | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank | 290 | 344 | 401 | 599 | 1,138 | 1,072 | 703 |
| Net working capital | 1,132 | 1,177 | 1,226 | 1,531 | 2,210 | 1,988 | 1,690 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 1,802 | 1,665 | 2,171 | 2,096 | 1,634 | 1,464 | 1,656 |
| Cash from investing | (1,308) | (1,064) | (1,313) | (1,553) | (1,026) | (1,152) | (406) |
| Cash from financing | (525) | (618) | (697) | (631) | (603) | (249) | (1,222) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,458 | 883 | 862 | 1,300 | 1,290 | 942 | 829 | 935 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +13.0% | -6.3% | +4.0% | +39.1% | -1.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 179 | 101 | 138 | 140 | 189 | 240 | 146 | 172 |
| EBITDA | 735 | 323 | 415 | 754 | 617 | 359 | 445 | 541 |
| EBITDA margin | +50.4% | +36.6% | +48.1% | +58.0% | +47.8% | +38.1% | +53.7% | +57.9% |
| Depreciation | 95.79 | 97.95 | 113 | 404 | 108 | 118 | 113 | 196 |
| Interest | 1.41 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 4.18 | 3.55 | 3.70 | 3.63 | 4.09 |
| Profit before tax | 818 | 323 | 436 | 486 | 694 | 477 | 474 | 513 |
| Tax | 198 | 90.18 | 112 | 131 | 165 | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Net profit | 619 | 232 | 324 | 355 | 529 | 371 | 364 | 409 |
| EPS (₹) | 15.71 | 5.90 | 8.23 | 9.00 | 13.43 | 9.42 | 9.22 | 10.39 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 4,102 | 3,879 | 4,148 | 3,661 | 3,505 | 3,117 | 3,404 |
| Revenue growth | +5.8% | -6.5% | +13.3% | +4.5% | +12.5% | -8.5% | - |
| EBITDA | 2,054 | 2,021 | 2,585 | 2,349 | 2,264 | 2,067 | 2,236 |
| EBITDA margin | +50.1% | +52.1% | +62.3% | +64.2% | +64.6% | +66.3% | +65.7% |
| Profit before tax | 1,876 | 2,154 | 2,549 | 2,238 | 2,193 | 1,935 | 1,798 |
| Net profit | 1,461 | 1,706 | 1,869 | 1,641 | 1,558 | 1,456 | 1,258 |
| Net profit margin | +35.6% | +44.0% | +45.0% | +44.8% | +44.4% | +46.7% | +37.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 35.36 | 41.98 | 47.58 | 42.49 | 41.74 | 38.58 | 34.81 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 12,413 | 11,526 | 10,372 | 9,183 | 8,119 | 6,998 | 5,671 |
| Net worth | 12,319 | 11,417 | 10,353 | 9,138 | 8,053 | 6,949 | 5,624 |
| Total debt | 81.37 | 95.94 | 8.27 | 31.80 | 58.01 | 40.60 | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank | 256 | 297 | 360 | 492 | 918 | 875 | 529 |
| Net working capital | 1,091 | 1,111 | 1,157 | 1,400 | 1,963 | 1,765 | 1,502 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 1,736 | 1,625 | 2,137 | 2,057 | 1,614 | 1,444 | 1,610 |
| Cash from investing | (1,259) | (1,049) | (1,288) | (1,524) | (1,009) | (1,142) | (366) |
| Cash from financing | (517) | (611) | (692) | (621) | (596) | (243) | (1,217) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,423 | 848 | 828 | 1,169 | 1,257 | 909 | 794 | 900 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +13.3% | -6.7% | +4.3% | +29.9% | -1.5% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 167 | 93.19 | 131 | 131 | 180 | 227 | 134 | 164 |
| Total expenses | 690 | 540 | 422 | 446 | 640 | 556 | 361 | 371 |
| EBITDA | 733 | 309 | 406 | 722 | 617 | 353 | 432 | 529 |
| EBITDA margin | +51.5% | +36.4% | +49.0% | +61.8% | +49.1% | +38.9% | +54.5% | +58.8% |
| Depreciation | 90.82 | 93.20 | 108 | 399 | 103 | 112 | 109 | 191 |
| Interest | 0.88 | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.67 | 3.20 |
| Profit before tax | 808 | 306 | 425 | 452 | 692 | 465 | 455 | 498 |
| Tax | 196 | 87.65 | 109 | 122 | 164 | 103 | 107 | 100 |
Financial Statements
Figures in ₹ Cr; negatives in brackets. Updated 24 Oct 2026
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,458 | 883 | 862 | 1,300 | 1,290 | 942 | 829 | 935 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +13.0% | -6.3% | +4.0% | +39.1% | -1.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 179 | 101 | 138 | 140 | 189 | 240 | 146 | 172 |
| EBITDA | 735 | 323 | 415 | 754 | 617 | 359 | 445 | 541 |
| EBITDA margin | +50.4% | +36.6% | +48.1% | +58.0% | +47.8% | +38.1% | +53.7% | +57.9% |
| Depreciation | 95.79 | 97.95 | 113 | 404 | 108 | 118 | 113 | 196 |
| Interest | 1.41 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 4.18 | 3.55 | 3.70 | 3.63 | 4.09 |
| Profit before tax | 818 | 323 | 436 | 486 | 694 | 477 | 474 | 513 |
| Tax | 198 | 90.18 | 112 | 131 | 165 | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Net profit | 619 | 232 | 324 | 355 | 529 | 371 | 364 | 409 |
| EPS (₹) | 15.71 | 5.90 | 8.23 | 9.00 | 13.43 | 9.42 | 9.22 | 10.39 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,335 | 4,020 | 4,282 | 3,772 | 3,585 | 3,177 | 3,520 |
| Revenue growth | +7.8% | -6.1% | +13.5% | +5.2% | +12.8% | -9.7% | - |
| Other income | 566 | 699 | 515 | 381 | 256 | 307 | 261 |
| Total expenses | 2,225 | 1,948 | 1,644 | 1,379 | 1,306 | 1,112 | 1,248 |
| Employee cost | 157 | 152 | 141 | 126 | 115 | 128 | 144 |
| EBITDA | 2,110 | 2,072 | 2,638 | 2,393 | 2,279 | 2,065 | 2,272 |
| EBITDA margin | +48.7% | +51.5% | +61.6% | +63.4% | +63.6% | +65.0% | +64.5% |
| Depreciation | 723 | 541 | 532 | 486 | 306 | 404 | 700 |
| Interest | 13.91 | 13.55 | 8.56 | 9.42 | 33.25 | 26.86 | 12.75 |
| Profit before tax | 1,939 | 2,217 | 2,613 | 2,278 | 2,195 | 1,941 | 1,819 |
| Tax | 499 | 513 | 687 | 571 | 553 | 416 | 434 |
| Net profit | 1,486 | 1,740 | 1,916 | 1,673 | 1,555 | 1,461 | 1,272 |
| Net profit margin | +34.3% | +43.3% | +44.7% | +44.3% | +43.4% | +46.0% | +36.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 36.53 | 43.19 | 48.85 | 43.30 | 41.66 | 38.70 | 35.15 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 |
| Reserves & surplus | 12,446 | 11,454 | 10,339 | 9,075 | 7,958 | 6,857 | 5,527 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 12,643 | 11,651 | 10,536 | 9,272 | 8,155 | 7,054 | 5,724 |
| Minority interest | 16.50 | 15.44 | 6.31 | 5.58 | 5.07 | 4.96 | 4.75 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 106 | 124 | 37.75 | 62.87 | 94.88 | 80.35 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 106 | 124 | 37.75 | 62.87 | 94.88 | 80.35 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 12,778 | 11,804 | 10,590 | 9,354 | 8,264 | 7,149 | 5,811 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 7,836 | 6,160 | 5,872 | 5,363 | 5,101 | 3,955 | 3,759 |
| Net block | 2,538 | 1,579 | 1,707 | 1,729 | 1,791 | 946 | 1,145 |
| Capital work in progress | 888 | 344 | 145 | 131 | 244 | 146 | 66.30 |
| Investments | 7,821 | 8,303 | 7,061 | 5,512 | 3,589 | 3,504 | 2,692 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,433 | 1,224 | 1,254 | 1,474 | 1,466 | 1,434 | 1,367 |
| Cash & bank balances | 290 | 344 | 401 | 599 | 1,138 | 1,072 | 703 |
| Loans & advances | 472 | 456 | 402 | 252 | 240 | 280 | 231 |
| Total current assets | 2,195 | 2,024 | 2,057 | 2,325 | 2,844 | 2,786 | 2,301 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,063 | 847 | 831 | 794 | 634 | 798 | 611 |
| Net working capital | 1,132 | 1,177 | 1,226 | 1,531 | 2,210 | 1,988 | 1,690 |
| Total assets | 12,778 | 11,804 | 10,590 | 9,354 | 8,264 | 7,149 | 5,811 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 275 | 292 | 131 | 219 | 214 | 406 | 379 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 1,802 | 1,665 | 2,171 | 2,096 | 1,634 | 1,464 | 1,656 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (1,308) | (1,064) | (1,313) | (1,553) | (1,026) | (1,152) | (406) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (525) | (618) | (697) | (631) | (603) | (249) | (1,222) |
| Net change in cash | (31.62) | (17.67) | 161 | (87.82) | 4.93 | 63.07 | 26.90 |
| Closing cash | 290 | 344 | 401 | 599 | 1,138 | 1,072 | 703 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +7.8% | -6.1% | +13.5% | +5.2% | +12.8% | -9.7% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +1.8% | -21.5% | +10.2% | +5.0% | +10.4% | -9.1% | - |
| PBT growth | -12.5% | -15.2% | +14.7% | +3.8% | +13.1% | +6.7% | -16.7% |
| Net income growth | -14.6% | -9.2% | +14.5% | +7.6% | +6.5% | +14.9% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +4.7% | +3.9% | +10.5% | +2.3% | -1.8% | +2.4% | +10.0% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -4.1% | -3.1% | +8.5% | +1.8% | -4.4% | +1.0% | +8.7% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +33.2% | +42.4% | +45.0% | +45.3% | +45.8% | +48.0% | +39.4% |
| Return on capital employed | +15.9% | +19.9% | +26.3% | +26.0% | +28.9% | +30.4% | +32.3% |
| Return on net worth | +11.9% | +15.4% | +19.5% | +19.6% | +21.6% | +23.9% | +24.6% |
| Debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.69 | 1.62 | 0.81 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.62 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 1.04 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29,332.08 |
| Debtors turnover | 3.26 | 3.24 | 3.14 | 2.57 | 2.47 | 2.27 | 2.81 |
| EPS (₹) | 36.53 | 43.19 | 48.85 | 43.30 | 41.66 | 38.70 | 35.15 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 12.50 | 15.00 | 16.75 | 15.00 | 13.75 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 320.83 | 295.66 | 267.36 | 235.27 | 206.94 | 178.99 | 145.25 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,423 | 848 | 828 | 1,169 | 1,257 | 909 | 794 | 900 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +13.3% | -6.7% | +4.3% | +29.9% | -1.5% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 167 | 93.19 | 131 | 131 | 180 | 227 | 134 | 164 |
| Total expenses | 690 | 540 | 422 | 446 | 640 | 556 | 361 | 371 |
| EBITDA | 733 | 309 | 406 | 722 | 617 | 353 | 432 | 529 |
| EBITDA margin | +51.5% | +36.4% | +49.0% | +61.8% | +49.1% | +38.9% | +54.5% | +58.8% |
| Depreciation | 90.82 | 93.20 | 108 | 399 | 103 | 112 | 109 | 191 |
| Interest | 0.88 | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.67 | 3.20 |
| Profit before tax | 808 | 306 | 425 | 452 | 692 | 465 | 455 | 498 |
| Tax | 196 | 87.65 | 109 | 122 | 164 | 103 | 107 | 100 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,102 | 3,879 | 4,148 | 3,661 | 3,505 | 3,117 | 3,404 |
| Revenue growth | +5.8% | -6.5% | +13.3% | +4.5% | +12.5% | -8.5% | - |
| Other income | 536 | 665 | 482 | 362 | 245 | 271 | 249 |
| Total expenses | 2,048 | 1,858 | 1,563 | 1,312 | 1,241 | 1,049 | 1,168 |
| Employee cost | 116 | 110 | 105 | 95.24 | 88.52 | 101 | 113 |
| EBITDA | 2,054 | 2,021 | 2,585 | 2,349 | 2,264 | 2,067 | 2,236 |
| EBITDA margin | +50.1% | +52.1% | +62.3% | +64.2% | +64.6% | +66.3% | +65.7% |
| Depreciation | 704 | 522 | 514 | 468 | 287 | 382 | 679 |
| Interest | 9.45 | 9.79 | 4.58 | 5.37 | 28.74 | 21.97 | 7.78 |
| Profit before tax | 1,876 | 2,154 | 2,549 | 2,238 | 2,193 | 1,935 | 1,798 |
| Tax | 483 | 500 | 673 | 564 | 548 | 414 | 426 |
| Net profit | 1,461 | 1,706 | 1,869 | 1,641 | 1,558 | 1,456 | 1,258 |
| Net profit margin | +35.6% | +44.0% | +45.0% | +44.8% | +44.4% | +46.7% | +37.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 35.36 | 41.98 | 47.58 | 42.49 | 41.74 | 38.58 | 34.81 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 |
| Reserves & surplus | 12,122 | 11,220 | 10,156 | 8,941 | 7,856 | 6,752 | 5,427 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 12,319 | 11,417 | 10,353 | 9,138 | 8,053 | 6,949 | 5,624 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 81.37 | 95.94 | 8.27 | 31.80 | 58.01 | 40.60 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 81.37 | 95.94 | 8.27 | 31.80 | 58.01 | 40.60 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 12,413 | 11,526 | 10,372 | 9,183 | 8,119 | 6,998 | 5,671 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 6,305 | 5,880 | 5,607 | 5,099 | 4,834 | 3,688 | 3,492 |
| Net block | 1,194 | 1,467 | 1,585 | 1,591 | 1,633 | 768 | 946 |
| Capital work in progress | 888 | 344 | 145 | 131 | 244 | 146 | 66.25 |
| Investments | 8,871 | 8,242 | 7,075 | 5,631 | 3,857 | 3,764 | 2,949 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,390 | 1,181 | 1,211 | 1,436 | 1,426 | 1,394 | 1,310 |
| Cash & bank balances | 256 | 297 | 360 | 492 | 918 | 875 | 529 |
| Loans & advances | 463 | 449 | 391 | 244 | 234 | 275 | 224 |
| Total current assets | 2,110 | 1,927 | 1,961 | 2,172 | 2,577 | 2,544 | 2,063 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,018 | 816 | 804 | 772 | 614 | 780 | 561 |
| Net working capital | 1,091 | 1,111 | 1,157 | 1,400 | 1,963 | 1,765 | 1,502 |
| Total assets | 12,413 | 11,526 | 10,372 | 9,183 | 8,119 | 6,998 | 5,671 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 249 | 285 | 127 | 216 | 207 | 402 | 375 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 1,736 | 1,625 | 2,137 | 2,057 | 1,614 | 1,444 | 1,610 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (1,259) | (1,049) | (1,288) | (1,524) | (1,009) | (1,142) | (366) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (517) | (611) | (692) | (621) | (596) | (243) | (1,217) |
| Net change in cash | (39.90) | (35.35) | 158 | (88.60) | 9.22 | 58.80 | 27.78 |
| Closing cash | 256 | 297 | 360 | 492 | 918 | 875 | 529 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +5.8% | -6.5% | +13.3% | +4.5% | +12.5% | -8.5% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +1.6% | -21.8% | +10.1% | +3.8% | +9.5% | -7.5% | - |
| PBT growth | -12.9% | -15.5% | +13.9% | +2.1% | +13.4% | +7.6% | -15.8% |
| Net income growth | -14.4% | -8.7% | +13.9% | +5.4% | +7.0% | +15.7% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +3.9% | +3.4% | +10.0% | +2.5% | -1.5% | +2.9% | +10.0% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -4.4% | -3.7% | +7.7% | +1.7% | -4.1% | +1.8% | +8.8% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +34.0% | +42.7% | +45.2% | +45.7% | +46.9% | +48.8% | +40.3% |
| Return on capital employed | +15.8% | +19.8% | +26.1% | +25.9% | +29.4% | +30.9% | +32.5% |
| Return on net worth | +11.7% | +15.2% | +19.2% | +19.5% | +21.9% | +24.2% | +24.8% |
| Debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.22 | 0.29 | 1.45 | 1.30 | 0.50 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 1.08 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 28,370.17 |
| Debtors turnover | 3.19 | 3.24 | 3.13 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.30 | 2.85 |
| EPS (₹) | 35.36 | 41.98 | 47.58 | 42.49 | 41.74 | 38.58 | 34.81 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 12.50 | 15.00 | 16.75 | 15.00 | 13.75 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 312.60 | 289.71 | 262.72 | 231.89 | 204.35 | 176.33 | 142.71 |
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Board of directors of Sun TV Network Limited
Sun TV Network has 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalanithi Maran | Whole-Time Director | 15 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Kaviya Kalanithi Maran | Whole-Time Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Sridhar Venkatesh | Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Desmond Hemanth Theodore Also directs: Replastech Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan Also directs: Kal Radio Limited, South Asia FM Limited | Director | 21 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Kavery Kalanithi | Whole-Time Director | 07 Oct 2005 | 21 Years 0 Months | Current |
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Peer comparison
Sun TV Network Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited | ₹6,459.43 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Tv18 Broadcast Limited | ₹6,038.11 Cr (FY 2023) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | -34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Digital18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,287 Cr (FY 2025) | -34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sun TV Network Limitedthis company | ₹4,334.82 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹1,485.54 Cr | 34.3% | 7.8% | 1,016 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Sun TV Network Limited is audited by S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | FY 2024 | 101049W/E300004 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 75.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 5.80%, domestic institutional investors hold 11.30% and retail and other public shareholders hold 7.90%.
Sep 2026
QUARTER
75.00% Promoters
11.30% DII (Domestic Institutional)
5.80% FII (Foreign Institutional)
7.90% Retail & Others
Promoter holding - history
Now 75.00% · Sep 2026High 75.00% · Dec 2025Low 75.00% · Dec 2025
Shareholding trend - last 6 quarters
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% |
| Public | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹29.44 Lakh
Satisfied charges
₹4.76 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 1989 | 90284994 | Indian Bank | ₹2.47 Lakh | Open | |
| 04 Jan 1989 | 90284980 | Indian Bank | ₹1.97 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 May 1987 | 90284950 | Vijaya Bank | ₹25 Lakh | Open | |
| 16 Apr 1997 | 90285150 | City Union Bank Ltd. | ₹4.76 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
Sun TV Network Limited has 15 deals on record (13 market trades, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in October 2022.
Total deals
15
Market trades
13
Secondary share transfers
2
Deals on record (5 of 15)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: ICICI Prudential Large & Mid Cap Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Hybrid '95 Fund, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited , an individual Seller: L and T Equity Fund, an individual |
| Jun 2011 | Market trade | ₹97.91 Cr | Seller: Ifci Limited |
| Jun 2011 | Market trade | ₹67.94 Cr | Seller: Ifci Limited |
| Dec 2008 | Market trade | ₹203 Cr | Buyer: Nalanda India Equity Seller: Indiabulls Financial Services Limited |
| Apr 2007 | Market trade | ₹233.64 Cr | Buyer: H J Securities Private Limited Seller: H J Securities 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
Sun TV Network Limited has 1,411 court cases on record: 925 filed by Sun TV Network, 486 filed against it. 281 cases are pending and 1,130 are disposed.
Total cases
1,411
Filed by the company
925
Filed against the company
486
Pending
281
Disposed
1,130
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 995 | 375 | 230 |
| District courts | 400 | 102 | 46 |
| Supreme Court | 16 | 9 | 5 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,411)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Sony Music Entertainment India Private Ltd | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Qube Cinema Technologies Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 34 others | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 37 Others and 36 others | 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Sun TV Network Limited was last rated by Icra on 31 Dec 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Icra | 31 Dec 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Sun TV Network Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Sun TV Network has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
2
Subsidiary companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Kal Radio Limited | U92131TN2005PLC057755 | |
| South Asia FM Limited | U92131TN2005PLC057987 |
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Employees & EPFO
Sun TV Network Limited has a workforce of 1,016 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 23, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
1,016
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-0.68%
GST
Sun TV Network has 11 GST registrations: 9 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
11
Active
9
Cancelled / inactive
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AADCS4885K2ZX | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AADCS4885K3ZW | Tamil Nadu | Active | 03 Feb 2025 |
| 06AADCS4885K1ZV | Haryana | Active | 28 Jun 2017 |
| 27AADCS4885K1ZR | Maharashtra | Active | 28 Jun 2017 |
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Recent activity
Sun TV Network Limited has 24 board changes on record since 2005: 18 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Shanmugasundaram Selvam ceased to be Director on 10 Oct 2024.
Filing
Sun Tv Network Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2026 with Roc Chennai.
AGM
Sun Tv Network Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 19 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Shanmugasundaram Selvam ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Jagadeesan Gayathri was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Ravivenkatesh Pragadish Karthik was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Mandalpu Krishnamoorthy Harinarayanan ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Nicholas Martin Paul ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Ranganathan Ravi Venkatesh ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 16 Apr 1997 via Charge ID 90285150 with City Union Bank Ltd. was fully satisfied on 05 May 2022.
Ceased
Jagadeesan Ravindran ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan was appointed as Director.
20 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Sun TV Network: Denies Sports Division Demerger Rumors
Frequently asked questions
Sun TV Network is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 18 December 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN L22110TN1985PLC012491. Listed on BSE: 532733 and NSE: SUNTV.
Sun TV Network reported revenue of ₹4,334.82 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 7.8% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Sun TV Network has 11 current directors:
- Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman - Managing Director
- Kalanithi Maran - Whole-Time Director
- Kaviya Kalanithi Maran - Whole-Time Director
- Kavery Kalanithi - Whole-Time Director
- Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar - Whole-Time Director
- Sridhar Venkatesh - Director
- Desmond Hemanth Theodore - Director
- Mathipoorana Ramakrishnan - Director
- Ravivenkatesh Pragadish Karthik - Director
- Jagadeesan Gayathri - Director
- Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan - Director
The latest financial statements of Sun TV Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 19 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Sun TV Network is 33AADCS4885K2ZX, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 9 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AADCS4885K3ZW (Tamil Nadu), 06AADCS4885K1ZV (Haryana), 27AADCS4885K1ZR (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sun TV Network is L22110TN1985PLC012491. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Sun TV Network is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 532733) and NSE (symbol: SUNTV).
Sun TV Network has 1,411 court cases on record: 925 filed by the company and 486 filed against it. 281 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Sun TV Network was incorporated on 18 December 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Sun TV Network has 15 deals on record (13 market trades, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in October 2022.
The peers of Sun TV Network by revenue are Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, Tv18 Broadcast Limited, Studio 18 Media Private Limited, Digital18 Media Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).