About Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited
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Ushodaya 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 19 December 1973 and has been in existence for over 53 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U40102TG1973PTC001763. Its GSTIN is 36AAACU2690P1ZS (Telangana). The company holds 31 GST registrations, of which 24 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹150 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹20.2 Cr. It was formerly known as Ushodaya Enterprises Limited and Ushodaya Publications Private Limited. It is led by directors including Kiron Cherukuri (Managing Director) and Idupuganty Venkat.
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 3rd Floor Corporate Building Ramoji Film City Anazpur Village Hayathnagar Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 501512.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,267.78 Cr, a growth of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹391.44 Cr (net margin 17.3%) and EBITDA of ₹618.67 Cr (EBITDA margin 27.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 2,563 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 6 brands, including Sabala Millets, ETV Bharat, Eenadu Pratibha, Eenadu Pellipandiri, Priya Foods and others. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹151.69 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,418.44 Cr on record. Court records list 1,047 cases involving the company, including 380 filed by the company and 667 filed against it; 302 cases are pending. The company has 12 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1,570.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024. The company has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 42 overdue payments to 22 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website eenadu.net.
Company details
Name history
Ushodaya Enterprises has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Ushodaya Enterprises Limited, and Ushodaya Publications Private Limited. The current legal name is Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited | Current |
| Ushodaya Enterprises Limited | Previous |
| Ushodaya Publications Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Ushodaya Enterprises has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U40102TG1973PTC001763, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U40102TG1973PTC001763 | Current |
| L99999AP1973PTC001763 | Previous |
| U99999AP1973PTC001763 | Previous |
| U40102AP1973PTC001763 | Previous |
Contact details
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is eenadu.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address3rd Floor Corporate Building Ramoji Film City Anazpur Village Hayathnagar Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 501512
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting, 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
Brands
Ushodaya Enterprises operates multiple associated brands including Sabala Millets, ETV Bharat, and EENADU PRATIBHA. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers nutritious millet puffs, cookies, noodles, and meal bars online. | sabalamillets.com | |
| News broadcasting and digital media services in India. | etvbharat.com | |
| Production of multiple processed and packaged foods. | priyafoods.com | |
| Telugu-language news and entertainment content is provided by Eenadu. | eenadu.net | |
| Education and career guidance website focusing on exams and job updates. | eenadupratibha.net | |
| Matrimonial services are offered by Eenadu Pellipandiri for Telugu-speaking users. | eenadupellipandiri.net |
Business activity
The main business activities of Ushodaya Enterprises are information and communication, manufacturing and electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities, food, beverages and tobacco products and electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 3 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities | |
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products | |
| D | Electricity, gas, steam and air condition supply | D1 | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution |
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Financials of Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUshodaya Enterprises Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2,267.78 Cr (up 6% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 6% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 1% 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 | ₹618.67 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹391.44 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 27.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 17.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited
Ushodaya Enterprises has 8 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Auditor
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited is audited by BRAHMAYYA & CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| BRAHMAYYA & CO | FY 2023 | 000513S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ushodaya Enterprises Private 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 03 May 2016 | 100026881 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹60 Cr | Open | |
| 27 May 2006 | 10008132 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | ₹53.1 Lakh | Open | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | 90116151 | Ifci Ltd | ₹6.16 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Oct 1975 | 90114327 | Others | ₹85 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Feb 2019 | 100245207 | Others | ₹125 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & funding
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited has 12 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1,570.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 12)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Siddhant Commercials Private Limited Seller: Teesta Retail Private Limited |
| Sep 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tv18 Broadcast Limited Seller: Equator Trading Enterprises Private Limited |
| Jan 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Teesta Retail Private Limited Seller: Shinano Retail Private Limited |
| Jan 2014 | Funding round | ₹28.41 Cr | Investors: Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited , Ushakiron Movies Private Limited , Colorama Printers Pvt Ltd |
| Dec 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Shinano Retail Private Limited Seller: Anu Trading 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
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited has 1,047 court cases on record: 380 filed by Ushodaya Enterprises, 667 filed against it. 302 cases are pending and 745 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 708 | 481 | 203 |
| High courts | 308 | 169 | 90 |
| Supreme Court | 27 | 16 | 7 |
| NCLAT | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,047)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (1101-Compensation : Motor vehicle accident compensation) | Filed against the company by Icici Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by Bses Rajdhani Power Limited | Pending |
| District court, West, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Akara Capital Advisors Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Jagrawal Credits Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Chandigarh | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Shriram Finance Limited | 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
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited was last rated by Icra on 30 Sep 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Icra | 30 Sep 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 42 overdue payments to 22 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 (5 of 22)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Blackmount Technologies Private Limited | |||
| Pakona Engineers (India)Pvt Ltd | |||
| Mansarovar Agro Sacks Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Ushodaya Enterprises has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| L.Chimanlal Industries Private Limited | U28110TG1969PTC001294 | |
| Eenadu Television Private Limited | U92111TG1991PTC012643 |
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Employees & EPFO
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited has a workforce of 2,563 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 22, 2024, across 6 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Ushodaya Enterprises has 31 GST registrations: 24 active and 7 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 36AAACU2690P1ZS | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAACU2690P2ZR | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAACU2690P3ZQ | Telangana | Active | 07 Sep 2017 |
| 36AAACU2690P4ZP | Telangana | Active | 24 Oct 2018 |
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Recent activity
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited has 18 board changes on record since 1989: 9 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Sambasiva Rao Gollapudi was appointed as Additional Director on 27 Nov 2025.
51 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ushodaya 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 19 December 1973 (53+ years old) and is registered under CIN U40102TG1973PTC001763.
Ushodaya Enterprises has 8 current directors:
- Kiron Cherukuri - Managing Director
- Idupuganty Venkat - Director
- Vijayeswari Cherukuri - Director
- Sahari Cherukuri - Director
- Sailaja Cherukuri - Director
- Brihathi Cherukuri - Director
- Koneru Bapineedu Choudary - Director
- Sambasiva Rao Gollapudi - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Ushodaya Enterprises 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 Ushodaya Enterprises is 36AAACU2690P1ZS, registered in Telangana. The company has 31 GST registrations in all, of which 24 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 36AAACU2690P2ZR (Telangana), 36AAACU2690P3ZQ (Telangana), 36AAACU2690P4ZP (Telangana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ushodaya Enterprises is U40102TG1973PTC001763. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ushodaya Enterprises has 1,047 court cases on record: 380 filed by the company and 667 filed against it. 302 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Ushodaya Enterprises was incorporated on 19 December 1973, making it 53+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Ushodaya Enterprises has 12 deals on record (8 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1,570.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Sambasiva Rao Gollapudi was appointed as Additional Director on 27 Nov 2025. Ramoji Rao ceased to be Director on 08 Mar 2024. Atluri Ramamohana Rao ceased to be Director on 22 Oct 2022. Ushodaya Enterprises has 18 board changes on record in total.
Ushodaya Enterprises has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 42 overdue payments to 22 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 16 Dec 2023.
Ushodaya Enterprises can be reached through the website eenadu.net. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.