Softline Media Limited
About Softline Media Limited
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Softline Media Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, a subsidiary of Shri Mediaventures Private Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 31 March 1997 and has been in existence for over 29 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74300DL1997PLC086261. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9.62 Cr. It is led by directors including Manoj Dwivedi and Sharad Kesarwani.
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 Property No. 144/3 1st Floor Hari Nagar, Ashram Near Fire Station, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110014.
As per the financials filed for FY 2016, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.41 Cr, a decline of 88% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.33 Cr (net margin -307.3%) and EBITDA of -₹1.59 Cr (EBITDA margin -113.2%).
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.84 Cr on record. Court records list 28 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 20 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Softline Media Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressProperty No. 144/3 1st Floor Hari Nagar, Ashram Near Fire Station, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110014
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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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
Financials of Softline Media Limited
FY 2024 filings availableSoftline Media Limited reported revenue of ₹1.41 Cr (down 88% YoY) for FY 2016.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 88% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Revenue from Operations | ₹1.41 Cr | |
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| EBITDA | -₹1.59 Cr | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹4.33 Cr | |
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -113.2% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -307.3% | |
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Board of directors of Softline Media Limited
Softline Media has 3 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manoj Dwivedi Also directs: Samadhan India Private Limited, Shri Saurya Powertech Private Limited, Shri Colonizers and Developers Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 27 Oct 2014 | 12 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sharad Kesarwani Also directs: Samadhan India Private Limited, Shri Saurya Powertech Private Limited, Shri Colonizers and Developers Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 19 Mar 2014 | 12 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Umesh Azad | Director | 18 Oct 2024 | 2 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Softline Media Limited is audited by Vishal Goyal & Associates for the financial year 2016.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Vishal Goyal & Associates | FY 2016 | 030186N |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Softline Media Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2009 | 10157402 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹82 Lakh | Open | |
| 06 Apr 2009 | 10157403 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹1.02 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Softline Media Limited has 28 court cases on record: 8 filed by Softline Media, 20 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 26 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| High courts | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 28)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case (1429-Criminal Matters : Matters for/against quashing of criminal proceedings) | Filed by the company against Bla Industries Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MCRC) | Filed by the company against Bla Industries Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (RCS A) | Filed against the company by Bla Industries Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (RCT) | Filed against the company by B.L.A Industries Pvt.Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Court case (Complaint Cases) | 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 Softline Media Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Softline Media has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Softline Media Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Softline Media Limited has 25 board changes on record since 1997: 14 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Rishi Arora ceased to be Director on 04 Oct 2025.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Softline Media is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 31 March 1997 (29+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300DL1997PLC086261.
Softline Media has 3 current directors:
- Manoj Dwivedi - Director
- Sharad Kesarwani - Director
- Umesh Azad - Director
The latest financial statements of Softline Media 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. Softline Media has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Softline Media is U74300DL1997PLC086261. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Softline Media has 28 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 20 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Softline Media was incorporated on 31 March 1997, making it 29+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Rishi Arora ceased to be Director on 04 Oct 2025. Umesh Azad was appointed as Director on 18 Oct 2024. Ishwar Prakash Gupta ceased to be Director on 28 Oct 2014. Softline Media has 25 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Softline Media is at Property No. 1443 1st Floor Hari Nagar, Ashram Near Fire Station, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110014.
Softline Media operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.