About Writemen Media Private Limited
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Writemen Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 16 May 2011 and has been in existence for over 15 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U22222KA2011PTC058653. Its GSTIN is 29AABCW1035H1ZG (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹47.27 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ranganath Hebbale Ramakrishnaiah (Managing Director) and Thirupathi Narasimhalunaidu Venkatesh.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Ttmc Bmtc Building 4th Floor Yeswanthpur Circle Yeswanthpur., Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560022.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹100.01 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹14.08 Cr (net margin 14.1%) and EBITDA of ₹22.38 Cr (EBITDA margin 22.4%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 87 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Public TV. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹2 Cr on record. Court records list 109 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 105 filed against it; 33 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹14.76 Cr; the latest was in August 2018. Its 7 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Collective Newsroom Private Limited with revenue of ₹117.6 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 publictv.in.
Company details
Contact details
Writemen Media Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is publictv.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressTtmc Bmtc Building 4th Floor Yeswanthpur Circle Yeswanthpur., Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560022
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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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
Writemen Media operates one associated brand: Public TV. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Operates as a news outlet delivering timely and accurate news updates. | publictv.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Writemen Media 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 |
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| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of Writemen Media Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWritemen Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹100.01 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including 2% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 17% 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) | ₹14.08 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 22.4% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 14.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Writemen Media Private Limited
Writemen Media has 3 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ranganath Hebbale Ramakrishnaiah | Managing Director | 16 May 2011 | 15 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Thirupathi Narasimhalunaidu Venkatesh Also directs: Alakah Complete Hair Solutions LLP, Rockline Habitat LLP, Rockline Entertainments Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 21 Jan 2016 | 10 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Manoharan Govindaswamy Also directs: Lahari Films LLP, West One Electronic City Private Limited, Westcourt Hospitality Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 21 Jan 2016 | 10 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Writemen Media Private Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (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 |
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| Collective Newsroom Private Limited | ₹117.6 Cr (FY 2025) | New Delhi, Delhi, India | ||||
| News24 Broadcast India Limited | ₹109.85 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Tarang Broadcasting Company Limited | ₹109.48 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Writemen Media Private Limitedthis company | ₹100.01 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹14.08 Cr | 14.1% | 2.0% | 87 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited | ₹96.59 Cr (FY 2025) | 45.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Mavis Satcom Limited | ₹95.19 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| United Home Entertainment Private Limited | ₹94.56 Cr (FY 2017) | 9.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Lamhas Satellite Services Limited | ₹94.1 Cr (FY 2025) | 23.0% | Vashi, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Writemen Media Private Limited is audited by Venu & Vinay for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Venu & Vinay | FY 2024 | 010010S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Writemen Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 03 May 2017 | 100098218 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Writemen Media Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹14.76 Cr; the latest was in August 2018.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2012 | Funding round | ₹8.76 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2011 | Funding round | ₹6 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2011 | Acquisition | ₹25.5 Lakh | Buyer: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Writemen Media Private Limited has 109 court cases on record: 4 filed by Writemen Media, 105 filed against it. 33 cases are pending and 76 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 102 | 99 | 31 |
| High courts | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 109)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M/S M and M Bangalore Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Sun TV Network Ltd M/S.R.Palniandavan, Hemalatha P.M.,G.Rajkumar | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, DHARWAD, Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Writemen Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Writemen Media Private Limited has a workforce of 87 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Writemen Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AABCW1035H1ZG | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Writemen Media Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2011: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Jay Menon ceased to be Director on 31 Oct 2018.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Writemen Media is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 16 May 2011 (15+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22222KA2011PTC058653.
Writemen Media has 3 current directors:
- Ranganath Hebbale Ramakrishnaiah - Managing Director
- Thirupathi Narasimhalunaidu Venkatesh - Director
- Manoharan Govindaswamy - Director
The latest financial statements of Writemen Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 22 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Writemen Media is 29AABCW1035H1ZG, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Writemen Media is U22222KA2011PTC058653. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Writemen Media has 109 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 105 filed against it. 33 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Writemen Media was incorporated on 16 May 2011, making it 15+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Writemen Media has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹14.76 Cr; the latest was in August 2018.
The peers of Writemen Media by revenue are Collective Newsroom Private Limited, News24 Broadcast India Limited, Tarang Broadcasting Company Limited, New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited, Mavis Satcom Limited and 2 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Jay Menon ceased to be Director on 31 Oct 2018. Thirupathi Narasimhalunaidu Venkatesh ceased to be Additional Director on 15 Sep 2016. Manoharan Govindaswamy was appointed as Director on 21 Jan 2016. Writemen Media has 7 board changes on record in total.
Writemen Media can be reached through the website publictv.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.