About QBML Media Limited
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QBML Media Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Quintillion Media Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 12 December 2015 and has been in existence for over 11 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74999DL2015PLC288438. Its GSTIN is 07AAACQ4106A1Z5 (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹266.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹260.62 Cr. It was formerly known as Quintillion Business Media Private Limited. It is led by directors including Senthil Sinniah Chengalvarayan and Parshotam Agarwal Dass.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 June 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at W – 17 2nd Floor Greater Kailash – 1, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110048.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹27.7 Cr, a growth of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹57.63 Cr (net margin -208.1%) and EBITDA of -₹32.27 Cr (EBITDA margin -116.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 22% over five years.
The company has about 175 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: BloombergQuint and BQ Prime. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹55.33 Cr on record. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 10 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹85.58 Cr; the latest was in December 2023. The company has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 701 overdue payments to 64 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 bqprime.com.
Company details
CIN history
QBML Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74999DL2015PTC288438. The current CIN is U74999DL2015PLC288438, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999DL2015PLC288438 | Current |
| U74999DL2015PTC288438 | Previous |
Contact details
QBML Media Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is bqprime.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressW – 17 2nd Floor Greater Kailash – 1, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110048
- 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
QBML Media operates two associated brands: BloombergQuint and BQ Prime. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides business news, stock updates, and economic analysis for investors. | bloombergquint.com | |
| Multi-category news is delivered via an online platform. | bqprime.com |
Financials of QBML Media Limited
FY 2025 filings availableQBML Media Limited reported revenue of ₹27.7 Cr (up 18% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over five years, including 18% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 21% 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) | -₹57.63 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -116.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -208.1% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of QBML Media Limited
QBML Media Limited currently reports 4 directors and 1 key managerial person. 15 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Senthil Sinniah Chengalvarayan Also directs: New Delhi Television Limited, Vishvapradhan Commercial Private Limited, RRPR Holding Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 08 Jun 2022 | 4 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Parshotam Agarwal Dass Also directs: Quint Digital Limited | Director | 25 Mar 2022 | 4 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Richa Nagpal Also directs: NDTV Convergence Limited, Lifestyle & Media Holdings Limited | Director | 05 Mar 2024 | 2 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Sanjay Pugalia Also directs: New Delhi Television Limited, Vishvapradhan Commercial Private Limited, RRPR Holding Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 08 Jun 2022 | 4 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Anil Uniyal Shambhu | Ceo | 11 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
QBML Media Limited is audited by Walker Chandiok & Co LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Walker Chandiok & Co LLP | FY 2024 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of QBML 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 20 Apr 2020 | 100333785 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 15 Feb 2017 | 100083581 | Others | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 15 Feb 2017 | 100083566 | Others | ₹40 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 100028354 | Others | ₹33 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & funding
QBML Media Limited has 10 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹85.58 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Amg Media Networks Limited Seller: Quintillion Media Limited |
| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Amg Media Networks Limited Seller: Quintillion Media Limited |
| Mar 2023 | Rights issue | ₹5.45 Cr | Investors: Quintillion Media Limited |
| Feb 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Quintillion Media Limited Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Quintillion Media Limited Seller: RB Diversified 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
QBML Media Limited has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by QBML Media, 2 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (3 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India and Anr. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (CS(OS)) | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
QBML Media Limited has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 701 overdue payments to 64 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 64)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Vendiman Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Quintype Technologies India Limited | |||
| Arycom LLP | |||
| Makarios LLP |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
QBML Media Limited has a workforce of 175 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
QBML Media has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAACQ4106A1Z5 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACQ4106A1Z3 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
QBML Media Limited has 18 board changes on record since 2016: 5 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Anil Uniyal Shambhu ceased to be CEO on 12 Sep 2025.
17 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
QBML Media is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 12 December 2015 (11+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999DL2015PLC288438.
QBML Media has 5 current directors and KMP:
- Senthil Sinniah Chengalvarayan - Director
- Parshotam Agarwal Dass - Director
- Richa Nagpal - Director
- Sanjay Pugalia - Director
- Anil Uniyal Shambhu - Ceo
The latest financial statements of QBML Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 June 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of QBML Media is 07AAACQ4106A1Z5, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACQ4106A1Z3 (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of QBML Media is U74999DL2015PLC288438. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
QBML Media has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
QBML Media was incorporated on 12 December 2015, making it 11+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
QBML Media has 10 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 3 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹85.58 Cr; the latest was in December 2023.
Anil Uniyal Shambhu ceased to be CEO on 12 Sep 2025. Richa Nagpal ceased to be Additional Director on 16 May 2024. Richa Nagpal was appointed as Director on 05 Mar 2024. QBML Media has 18 board changes on record in total.
QBML Media has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 701 overdue payments to 64 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
QBML Media can be reached through the website bqprime.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.