Sporting Pastime India Limited
About Sporting Pastime India Limited
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Sporting Pastime India Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Kasturi & Sons Limited. It operates in the entertainment venues and properties segment of the events and entertainment sector. It was incorporated on 02 May 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U99000TN1994PLC027437.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹27 Cr. It is led by directors including Ramesh Rangarajan (Whole-Time Director) and Padmanabhan Srinivasan (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Kasturi Buildings 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹89.56 Lakh, a decline of 55% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.06 Cr (net margin -453.6%) and EBITDA of -₹2.46 Cr (EBITDA margin -274.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 194% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹25 Cr on record. Court records list 105 cases involving the company, including 82 filed by the company and 23 filed against it; 14 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in April 2017. Its 4 peer companies in the Events and Entertainment industry (Entertainment Venues), with the same principal business activity (sports, amusement and recreation activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Clip Nclimb India Private Limited with revenue of ₹90.11 Lakh.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Sporting Pastime India Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressKasturi Buildings 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002
- IndustryEvents and Entertainment, Entertainment Venues & Properties
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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 Sporting Pastime India is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers sports, amusement and recreation activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | R4 | Sports, amusement and recreation activities |
Financials of Sporting Pastime India Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSporting Pastime India Limited reported revenue of ₹89.56 Lakh (down 55% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 55% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 194%. 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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| EBITDA | -₹2.46 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹4.06 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -274.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -453.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Sporting Pastime India Limited
Sporting Pastime India has 6 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ravi Narasimhan Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited, KSL Media Limited, Serendipity Investments Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 15 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Nalini Krishnan Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited, Kasturi Estates Private Limited | Director | 15 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ramesh Rangarajan | Whole-Time Director | 18 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Venugopal Kasturi Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited, Kasturi Estates Private Limited, Mystic Bay Realty LLP and 4 more | Director | 18 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Lakshmi Srinath Also directs: Kasturi & Sons Limited, KSL Media Limited | Director | 15 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Padmanabhan Srinivasan Also directs: Hindcorp Resorts Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 18 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Sporting Pastime India Limited is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the Events and Entertainment industry (Entertainment Venues), with the same principal business activity (sports, amusement and recreation activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Clip Nclimb India Private Limited | ₹90.11 Lakh (FY 2016) | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | ||||
| Sporting Pastime India Limitedthis company | ₹89.56 Lakh (FY 2025) | -₹4.06 Cr | -453.6% | -55.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Octagon Sports Infra Private Limited | ₹89.5 Lakh (FY 2020) | 72.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Lakeview Clubs Limited | ₹88.81 Lakh (FY 2017) | -45.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Pragathi Cultural and Sports Club Private Limited | ₹88.79 Lakh (FY 2024) | 15.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Auditor
Sporting Pastime India Limited is audited by P. K. F. Sridhar & Santhanam LLP for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| P. K. F. Sridhar & Santhanam LLP | FY 2019 | 003990S/S200018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Sporting Pastime India Limited is on record for FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 14 Mar 2002 | 90291510 | Uti Bank Ltd. | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Oct 1997 | 90291445 | Icici Banking Corporation Ltd | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 02 Feb 1996 | 90292350 | Icici Banking Corporation Ltd | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 90292278 | Central Bank of India | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 90293565 | Central Bank of India | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Sporting Pastime India Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in April 2017.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kasthuri & Sons Limited Seller: Cheran Propertiees Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Sporting Pastime India Limited has 105 court cases on record: 82 filed by Sporting Pastime India, 23 filed against it. 14 cases are pending and 91 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| High courts | 51 | 20 | 14 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 105)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S.Cheran Holdings Private Limited M/S.Agam Legal | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Writ petition | Filed against the company by M/S.Cheran Holdings Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Kasturi & Sons Ltd | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S.Cheran Holdings Private Limited M/S. Agam Legal and 1 other | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0-1003-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Matters arising out of orders of Company Law Board under Section 397 & 398 of Companies Act, 1956, FOR JUDGEMENT) | Filed against the company by Cheran Propertiees Limited Authorised Signatory Authorised Signatory Cheran Towers, 78, Government Arts College Road, Coimbatore , District: Coimbatore ,Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu | 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
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GST
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Recent activity
Sporting Pastime India Limited has 20 board changes on record since 2007: 6 appointments and 14 cessations. The latest: Padmanabhan Srinivasan ceased to be Director on 26 Apr 2024.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Sporting Pastime India is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in entertainment venues and properties, within the events and entertainment industry. It was incorporated on 02 May 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U99000TN1994PLC027437.
Sporting Pastime India has 6 current directors:
- Ramesh Rangarajan - Whole-Time Director
- Padmanabhan Srinivasan - Whole-Time Director
- Ravi Narasimhan - Director
- Nalini Krishnan - Director
- Venugopal Kasturi - Director
- Lakshmi Srinath - Director
The latest financial statements of Sporting Pastime India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 24 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Sporting Pastime India is U99000TN1994PLC027437. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Sporting Pastime India has 105 court cases on record: 82 filed by the company and 23 filed against it. 14 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Sporting Pastime India was incorporated on 02 May 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Sporting Pastime India has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in April 2017.
The peers of Sporting Pastime India by revenue are Clip Nclimb India Private Limited, Octagon Sports Infra Private Limited, Lakeview Clubs Limited, Pragathi Cultural and Sports Club Private Limited, all in the Events and Entertainment industry (Entertainment Venues), with the same principal business activity (sports, amusement and recreation activities).
Padmanabhan Srinivasan ceased to be Director on 26 Apr 2024. Lakshmi Srinath ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2021. Nalini Krishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2021. Sporting Pastime India has 20 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Sporting Pastime India is at Kasturi Buildings 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600002.
Sporting Pastime India operates in the events and entertainment industry, in the entertainment venues and properties segment.
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