Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited
About Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited
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Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the real estate financing segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 11 April 1959 and has been in existence for over 67 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U22121TN1959PTC046416. Its GSTIN is 33AAACA2915P1ZQ (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹35.84 Lakh. It is led by directors including Manoj Kumar Sonthalia (Managing Director) and Neha Periwal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹268.66 Cr, a decline of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹95.11 Lakh (net margin -0.4%) and EBITDA of ₹35.03 Cr (EBITDA margin 13%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 123% over five years.
Its group structure includes 8 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹11.3 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹145.73 Cr on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in February 2007.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Siddharth Media Holdings has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U22121TN2001PTC046416. The current CIN is U22121TN1959PTC046416, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U22121TN1959PTC046416 | Current |
| U22121TN2001PTC046416 | Previous |
Contact details
Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressExpress Gardens 29 Second, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600058
- IndustryFinancial Services, Real Estate Financing
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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 Siddharth Media Holdings is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers other support services to organizations.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations |
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Financials of Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSiddharth Media Holdings Private Limited reported revenue of ₹268.66 Cr (down 11% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 11% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 123%. EBITDA fell 54% 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) | -₹95.11 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 13% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited
Siddharth Media Holdings has 3 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neha Periwal Also directs: Ace Distributors Private Limited, Eventxpress Management Services Private Limited, Outlook Dealcom Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 18 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Manoj Kumar Sonthalia | Managing Director | 20 Jul 1981 | 45 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Kalpana Sonthalia Also directs: Dinamani Publications Private Limited, Express Publications (Chennai) Private Limited, Express Network Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 20 Mar 1995 | 31 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited is audited by Brahmayya & Co for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmayya & Co | FY 2022 | 000513S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 31 May 2024 | 100931247 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹56 Lakh | Open | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 100755805 | Others | ₹73.5 Lakh | Open | |
| 23 Sep 2020 | 100444273 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 101036708 | Indian Overseas Bank | ₹81.22 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Mar 2017 | 100108678 | Others | ₹38.34 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 8 View all charges
Deals & funding
Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in February 2007.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: Sterling Newspapers Private Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, ANDHRAPRADESH | Appeal | Filed against the company by individuals | 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 Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Siddharth Media Holdings has 8 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2021. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited | U22121TN1959PTC003776 | |
| Dinamani Publications Private Limited | U22121TN1970PTC005916 | |
| Express Publications (Chennai) Private Limited | U22121TN2001PTC048000 | |
| Express Network Private Limited | U22219TN1999PTC048505 | |
| Express News Service Private Limited | U22219TN1999PTC048506 | |
| Ace Distributors Private Limited | U51101TN1983PTC010500 |
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GST
Siddharth Media Holdings has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACA2915P1ZQ | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 1981: 3 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Kalpana Sonthalia ceased to be Director on 28 Feb 2022.
12 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Siddharth Media Holdings is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in real estate financing, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 11 April 1959 (67+ years old) and is registered under CIN U22121TN1959PTC046416.
Siddharth Media Holdings has 3 current directors:
- Manoj Kumar Sonthalia - Managing Director
- Neha Periwal - Director
- Kalpana Sonthalia - Director
The latest financial statements of Siddharth Media Holdings on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Siddharth Media Holdings is 33AAACA2915P1ZQ, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Siddharth Media Holdings is U22121TN1959PTC046416. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Siddharth Media Holdings has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. 1 is pending.
Siddharth Media Holdings was incorporated on 11 April 1959, making it 67+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Siddharth Media Holdings has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in February 2007.
Kalpana Sonthalia ceased to be Director on 28 Feb 2022. Manoj Kumar Sonthalia ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2020. Neha Periwal was appointed as Director on 18 Mar 2015. Siddharth Media Holdings has 6 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Siddharth Media Holdings is at Express Gardens 29 Second, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600058.
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