About Spunklane Media Private Limited
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Spunklane Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 21 September 2015 and has been in existence for over 11 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74900DL2015PTC462878. Its GSTIN is 29AAWCS2326J1ZQ (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹90.21 Lakh. It is led by directors including Ezhuvathu Rajendran Dhanya and Vignesh Vellore.
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 No.6 Sbi Road(Madras Bank Road), Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹4.55 Cr, a growth of 20% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹18.39 Lakh (net margin -4%) and EBITDA of -₹14.75 Lakh (EBITDA margin -3.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: TheNewsMinute. Court records list 29 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 15 filed against it; 12 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹6 Cr; the latest was in March 2020.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website thenewsminute.com.
Company details
CIN history
Spunklane Media has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74900KA2015PTC082914. The current CIN is U74900DL2015PTC462878, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74900DL2015PTC462878 | Current |
| U74900KA2015PTC082914 | Previous |
Contact details
Spunklane Media Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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- Registered AddressNo.6 Sbi Road(Madras Bank Road), Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560001
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
- 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
Spunklane Media operates one associated brand: TheNewsMinute. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-category news is delivered via an online platform. | thenewsminute.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Spunklane Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Spunklane Media Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableSpunklane Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹4.55 Cr (up 20% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over five years, including 20% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 95% 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) | -₹18.39 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -3.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Spunklane Media Private Limited
Spunklane Media has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezhuvathu Rajendran Dhanya Also directs: Digipub News India Foundation, TNM Web LLP | Director | 21 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Vignesh Vellore Also directs: TNM Web LLP, Flashindex LLP | Director | 21 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ritu Kapur Also directs: Quint Digital Limited, VT Media Private Limited, R.B. Solar Power Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 24 Dec 2015 | 10 Years 10 Months | Current |
Deals & funding
Spunklane Media Private Limited has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹6 Cr; the latest was in March 2020.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Quintillion Media Limited |
| Jul 2018 | Funding round | ₹6 Cr | Investors: Quintillion Media Limited |
| Dec 2015 | Rights issue | ₹6 Cr | Investors: Quintillion Media Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Spunklane Media Private Limited has 29 court cases on record: 14 filed by Spunklane Media, 15 filed against it. 12 cases are pending and 17 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 17 | 6 | 7 |
| District courts | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 29)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, TELANGANA | Revision petition | Filed by the company against TNM Web LLP, and 29 others | Pending |
| High Court, TELANGANA | Revision petition | Filed by the company against Vil Media Pvt. Ltd and 11 others | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Galaxy Zoom India Private Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, Khammam, Telangana | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd.Rep.By,Its Authorized Signatory T.Ashoke Reddy | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by M/S Prestige Estates Projects Limited | 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 Spunklane Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Spunklane Media has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAWCS2326J1ZQ | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Spunklane Media Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2015: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Chitra Subramaniam Duella ceased to be Director on 07 Jan 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Spunklane Media is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 21 September 2015 (11+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74900DL2015PTC462878.
Spunklane Media has 3 current directors:
- Ezhuvathu Rajendran Dhanya - Director
- Vignesh Vellore - Director
- Ritu Kapur - Director
The latest financial statements of Spunklane Media 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 FY 2016 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Spunklane Media is 29AAWCS2326J1ZQ, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Spunklane Media is U74900DL2015PTC462878. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Spunklane Media has 29 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 15 filed against it. 12 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Spunklane Media was incorporated on 21 September 2015, making it 11+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Spunklane Media has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹6 Cr; the latest was in March 2020.
Chitra Subramaniam Duella ceased to be Director on 07 Jan 2020. Ritu Kapur was appointed as Director on 24 Dec 2015. Ezhuvathu Rajendran Dhanya was appointed as Director on 21 Sep 2015. Spunklane Media has 4 board changes on record in total.
Spunklane Media can be reached through the website thenewsminute.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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