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About Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
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Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Reliance Entertainment Networks Private Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 27 December 2005 and has been in existence for over 21 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U64200MH2005PLC158355. Its GSTIN is 27AADCR1885L1ZW (Maharashtra). The company holds 27 GST registrations, of which 25 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1,500 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹11 Cr. It was formerly known as Reliance Media World Limited and Reliance Unicom Limited. It is led by directors including Sahil Mangla and Aditya Vashistha.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹220.5 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹93.95 Cr (net margin -42.6%) and EBITDA of ₹50.95 Cr (EBITDA margin 23.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years and 7% over five years.
The company has about 452 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Reliance Broadcast Network and Big FM India. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹191 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2,225.8 Cr on record. Court records list 339 cases involving the company, including 249 filed by the company and 90 filed against it; 134 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹927.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 8 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers.
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-18-0119243). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website reliancebroadcast.com.
Company details
Name history
Reliance Broadcast Network has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Reliance Media World Limited, Reliance Unicom Limited, and Big Radio Limited. The current legal name is Reliance Broadcast Network Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Reliance Broadcast Network Limited | Current |
| Reliance Media World Limited | Previous |
| Reliance Unicom Limited | Previous |
| Big Radio Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Reliance Broadcast Network has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U64200MH2005PLC158355, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U64200MH2005PLC158355 | Current |
| U64200MH2005PTC158355 | Previous |
| L64200MH2005PLC158355 | Previous |
| U60200MH2005PLC158355 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Reliance Broadcast Network
Contact details
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is reliancebroadcast.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressUnit No. 503 5th Floor Arc Plaza Industrial Estate 48 Oshiwara Village Jogeshwari, (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400102
- 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
Reliance Broadcast Network operates two associated brands: Reliance Broadcast Network and Big FM India. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Radio broadcasting and digital content services across India. | reliancebroadcast.com | |
| Audio entertainment and podcasts are provided via online streaming. | bigfmindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Reliance Broadcast 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 Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
FY 2024 filings availableReliance Broadcast Network Limited reported revenue of ₹220.5 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 27% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7%. EBITDA rose 31% 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) | -₹93.95 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 23.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -42.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
Reliance Broadcast Network has 3 current directors and 30 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Sahil Mangla Also directs: Sapphire Media Promoters Private Limited, Janbhawna Times Private Limited, Unimaxx City (Bahraich) Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 19 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Aditya Vashistha Also directs: Janbhawna Times Private Limited, Big Studios Private Limited, Big Experiential Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 19 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Madan Lal Also directs: Unimaxx City (Bahraich) Private Limited, Sapphire Inter Globle Private Limited, Big Studios Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 07 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is audited by Pathak H. D. & Associates LLP for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Pathak H. D. & Associates LLP | FY 2022 | 107783W/W100593 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 25 Aug 2025 | 101151061 | Others | ₹12 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 101123085 | Others | ₹30.5 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 101115788 | Others | ₹115 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Apr 2019 | 100262109 | Others | ₹33.5 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 101086012 | Others | ₹37 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 35 View all charges
Deals & funding
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited has 5 deals on record (5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹927.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Funding round | ₹11 Cr | Investors: Sapphire Media Limited , Sapphire Media Limited & Sahil Mangla, Sapphire Media Limited & Madan Lal |
| Aug 2019 | Funding round | ₹600 Cr | Investors: Reliance Entertainment Networks Private Limited |
| Sep 2010 | Funding round | ₹283.26 Cr | Investors: Reliance Entertainment Networks Private Limited , Reliance Interactive Advisors Private Limited , Reliance Capital Ltd |
| Aug 2009 | Funding round | ₹23.06 Cr | Investors: Others - Reliance Broadcast Network Limited |
| Apr 2007 | Funding round | ₹10.05 Cr | Investors: Reliance Media Works Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited has 339 court cases on record: 249 filed by Reliance Broadcast Network, 90 filed against it. 134 cases are pending and 205 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 210 | 30 | 89 |
| High courts | 98 | 35 | 33 |
| NCLAT | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLT | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 339)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against D-Divas Jewels Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Fiitjee Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (Chamber Summons) | Filed by the company against M/S Lumiford Pvt Ltd., | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Bullmen Realty India Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Exelligent Media LLP and 1 other | 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
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited was last rated by Care on 18 Jul 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 18 Jul 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 8 overdue payments to 4 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 (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Ciesta Hotels Private Limited | |||
| Cowork Land LLP | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Sai Baba Business Solutions Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited has a workforce of 452 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 03, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Reliance Broadcast Network has 27 GST registrations: 25 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCR1885L1ZW | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AADCR1885L2ZV | Maharashtra | Active | 30 Jul 2017 |
| 02AADCR1885L1Z8 | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AADCR1885L1Z6 | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited has 32 board changes on record since 2009: 8 appointments and 24 cessations. The latest: Aditya Vashistha was appointed as Director on 19 Jun 2025.
99 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Reliance Broadcast Network is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 27 December 2005 (21+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64200MH2005PLC158355.
Reliance Broadcast Network has 3 current directors:
- Sahil Mangla - Director
- Aditya Vashistha - Director
- Madan Lal - Director
The latest financial statements of Reliance Broadcast Network 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 Reliance Broadcast Network is 27AADCR1885L1ZW, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 27 GST registrations in all, of which 25 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AADCR1885L2ZV (Maharashtra), 02AADCR1885L1Z8 (Himachal Pradesh), 03AADCR1885L1Z6 (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Reliance Broadcast Network is U64200MH2005PLC158355. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Reliance Broadcast Network has 339 court cases on record: 249 filed by the company and 90 filed against it. 134 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Reliance Broadcast Network was incorporated on 27 December 2005, making it 21+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Reliance Broadcast Network has 5 deals on record (5 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹927.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Aditya Vashistha was appointed as Director on 19 Jun 2025. Sahil Mangla was appointed as Director on 19 Jun 2025. Madan Lal ceased to be Additional Director on 18 Jun 2025. Reliance Broadcast Network has 32 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Reliance Broadcast Network is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-18-0119243).
Reliance Broadcast Network has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2022, listing 8 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2022.