Sahara Sanchaar Limited
About Sahara Sanchaar Limited
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Sahara Sanchaar Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 11 December 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN U74140WB1997PLC112293. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹44.38 Cr. It is led by directors including Bibek Ray Chowdhary and Abhijit Sarkar.
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 Sahara India Sadan 2A Sahakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹7 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.61 Cr and EBITDA of -₹99.94 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over three years and 63% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹63.46 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Sahara Sanchaar has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74140MH1997PLC112410. The current CIN is U74140WB1997PLC112293, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U74140WB1997PLC112293 | Current |
| U74140MH1997PLC112410 | Previous |
Contact details
Sahara Sanchaar Limited's registered office is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressSahara India Sadan 2A Sahakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Sahara Sanchaar 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 Sahara Sanchaar Limited
FY 2024 filings availableSahara Sanchaar Limited reported revenue of ₹7 Lakh (up 871% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 871% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 63%. 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) | -₹1.61 Cr | ||||
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Board of directors of Sahara Sanchaar Limited
Sahara Sanchaar has 5 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Bibek Ray Chowdhary | Director | 04 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Abhijit Sarkar | Director | 31 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ravi Shanker Dubey Also directs: Kabeer Projects Limited, Glowshine Builders and Developers Private Limited, Sahara Colonizers Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 02 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Nand Lal Also directs: Sahara Colonizers Private Limited, Sahara Constructions Private Limited, Sahara Complex Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 26 Aug 2014 | 12 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Gopal Saran Srivastava Also directs: Glowshine Builders and Developers Private Limited, Sahara Structurals Private Limited, Sahara Land-Arts Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 06 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Sahara Sanchaar Limited is audited by D S SHUKLA & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| D S SHUKLA & CO | FY 2017 | 000773C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Sahara Sanchaar Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, 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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| 01 Jun 2009 | 10162894 | Punjab National Bank | ₹35 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | 10082882 | Punjab National Bank | ₹10.96 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | 10082885 | Punjab National Bank | ₹17.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Sahara Sanchaar Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
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GST
Sahara Sanchaar has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Sahara Sanchaar Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Bibek Ray Chowdhary ceased to be Additional Director on 27 Sep 2023.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Sahara Sanchaar is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 11 December 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74140WB1997PLC112293.
Sahara Sanchaar has 5 current directors:
- Bibek Ray Chowdhary - Director
- Abhijit Sarkar - Director
- Ravi Shanker Dubey - Director
- Nand Lal - Director
- Gopal Saran Srivastava - Director
The latest financial statements of Sahara Sanchaar 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.
No. Sahara Sanchaar has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sahara Sanchaar is U74140WB1997PLC112293. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Sahara Sanchaar was incorporated on 11 December 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Bibek Ray Chowdhary ceased to be Additional Director on 27 Sep 2023. Gopal Saran Srivastava ceased to be Additional Director on 27 Sep 2023. Gopal Saran Srivastava was appointed as Director on 06 Apr 2023. Sahara Sanchaar has 14 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Sahara Sanchaar is at Sahara India Sadan 2A Sahakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700071.
Sahara Sanchaar operates in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.
Sahara Sanchaar has no open charges and satisfied charges of ₹63.46 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
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