Fortune India 500 2025 edition
Rank#132- Total income
- ₹21,686 Cr
- Profit
- ₹18 Cr
Jiostar India Private Limited - media and publishing in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21,871 Cr
▲ 7% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹462 Cr
Net margin 2.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹1,032 Cr
EBITDA margin 4.7%
Authorised capital
₹2,745.09 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1,600.89 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹5,000 Cr
Satisfied ₹3 Lakh
Company age
32 yrs
Est. 1994
Employees · EPFO
2,236
Provident fund records
About Jiostar India Private Limited
Data last updated:
Jiostar India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Buzzer Investments Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 08 February 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
Jiostar India is ranked #132 on the Fortune India 500 (2025).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72300MH1994PTC076485. Its GSTIN is 09AAACN1335Q1Z6 (Uttar Pradesh). The company holds 9 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2,745.09 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1,600.89 Cr. It was formerly known as News Television (I) P Ltd and News Television (I) Ltd. It is led by directors including Luke Kang and Uday Shankar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao K Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹21,871 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹462 Cr (net margin 2.1%) and EBITDA of ₹1,032 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company has about 2,236 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries and 2 joint ventures.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5,000 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹3 Lakh on record. Court records list 2,001 cases involving the company, including 939 filed by the company and 1,063 filed against it; 138 cases are pending. The company has 12 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 5 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹18,683 Cr; the latest was in December 2025. Its 4 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 4 smaller; the largest is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited with revenue of ₹8,417.5 Cr. The company has 26 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,854 overdue payments to 250 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website startv.com.
Company Details of Jiostar India Private Limited
CIN U72300MH1994PTC076485
Registration Number 076485
Incorporation Date 08 February 1994
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 25 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Buzzer Investments Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Name History
Jiostar India has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as News Television (I) P Ltd, News Television (I) Ltd, and Jiostar India Private Limited. The current legal name is Jiostar India Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Jiostar India Private Limited | Current |
| News Television (I) P Ltd | Previous |
| News Television (I) Ltd | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Jiostar India
Contact Details
- EmailLocked
- TelephoneLocked
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressStar House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao K Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
Comprehensive company report
Jiostar India Private Limited - one report that includes everything
- 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
- One PDF report, delivered after checkout
₹799 ₹999 20% off excluding 18% GST
Secure checkout · GST invoice included
Business Activity
The main business activity of Jiostar India is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities and other information & communication service activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities | Locked |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities | Locked |
Premium access
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
- Turnover contribution
- Historical classifications
- Filing-level activity changes
Financials of Jiostar India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableJiostar India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹21,871 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹21,871 Cr ▲ 7%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹462 Cr margin 2.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹1,032 Cr margin 4.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 7%
3 years · compounded
▲ 5%
5 years · compounded
▲ 8%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 109%
3 years · compounded
▼ 34%
5 years · compounded
▲ 98%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 7% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 109% 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
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | ||
| Revenue from Operations | •••• | |
| Other Income | •••• | |
| Total Revenue | •••• | |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | |
| Finance Costs | •••• | |
| Depreciation and Amortisation | •••• | |
| Other Expenses | •••• | |
| Total Expenses | •••• | |
| EBITDA | ₹1,032 Cr | |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | |
| Tax Expense | •••• | |
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹462 Cr | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Share Capital | •••• | |
| Reserves and Surplus | •••• | |
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | •••• | |
| Long-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Short-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Trade Payables | •••• | |
| Total Liabilities | •••• | |
| Fixed Assets | •••• | |
| Investments | •••• | |
| Inventories | •••• | |
| Trade Receivables | •••• | |
| Cash and Bank Balance | •••• | |
| Total Assets | •••• | |
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profitability | ||
| EBITDA Margin | 4.7% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | •••• | |
| Liquidity and Debt | ||
| Current Ratio | •••• | |
| Quick Ratio | •••• | |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | •••• | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | •••• | |
| Efficiency and Growth | ||
| Asset Turnover | •••• | |
| Receivable Days | •••• | |
| Payable Days | •••• | |
| Inventory Days | •••• | |
| Revenue Growth | •••• | |
| Net Profit Growth | •••• | |
Paid data: the figures shown as dots, and every line for FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24, are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Jiostar India are in the company report.
: available in the company report
Board of Directors and KMP of Jiostar India Private Limited
Jiostar India Private Limited currently reports 10 directors and 2 key managerial personnel. 15 former directors have served the organization.
Current Directors and KMP
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amit Kumar Sohni Also directs: Praveena Enterprises LLP | Company Secretary | 09 May 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Luke Kang | Director | 27 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Uday Shankar Also directs: Anupama Ventures LLP, Marigold Park LLP, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and 5 more | Director | 27 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Rahul Joshi Also directs: Studio 18 Media Private Limited, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, News Broadcasters & Digital Association and 3 more | Director | 27 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Narinder Pal Singh | Director | 27 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Bharat Narendra Anand | Director | 13 Jul 2025 | 1 Years 3 Months | Current |
Showing 6 of 12 current directors and KMP. View all directors and KMP
Peer Comparison
Jiostar India Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiostar India Private Limited this company | ₹21,871 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 7.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Listed | ₹8,417.5 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -4.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited | ₹6,459.43 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -4.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tv18 Broadcast Limited Listed | ₹6,038.11 Cr (FY 2023) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -34.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to Jiostar India by revenue, above and below it, in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
Jiostar India Private Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
: available in the company report
Ownership and Shareholding
: available in the company report
Charges & Borrowings
Open charges
₹5,000 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹3 Lakh
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2022 | State Bank of India | ₹2,000 Cr | Open |
| 23 Sep 2022 | Others | ₹1,000 Cr | Open |
| 20 Jul 2022 | Others | ₹2,000 Cr | Open |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Deals & Funding
Jiostar India Private Limited has 12 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 5 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹18,683 Cr; the latest was in December 2025.
Total deals
12
Funding rounds
7
Rights issues
5
Disclosed funding
₹18,683 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 12)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Funding round | ₹334.55 Cr | Investors: Reliance Industries Limited , Star Group Limited |
| Nov 2024 | Funding round | ₹11,500 Cr | Investors: Reliance Industries Limited |
| Oct 2024 | Funding round | ₹1,007.99 Cr | Investors: Star US Holdings Subsidiary LLC |
| May 2024 | Funding round | ₹2,839.6 Cr | Investors: Star US Holdings Subsidiary LLC |
| Mar 2021 | Rights issue | ₹572.52 Cr | Investors: Buzzer Investments Limited, Star Entertainment Holdings Limited, Star ISP Limited |
: available in the company report
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases
Jiostar India Private Limited has 2,001 court cases on record: 939 filed by Jiostar India, 1,063 filed against it. 138 cases are pending and 1,863 are disposed.
Total cases
2,001
Filed by the company
939
Filed against the company
1,063
Pending
138
Disposed
1,863
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 1,506 | 925 | 94 |
| District courts | 410 | 92 | 29 |
| Supreme Court | 66 | 34 | 8 |
| NCLAT | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| NCLT | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 2,001)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Phantom Studios India Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Phantom Studios India Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Asianet Digital Network Private Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT New Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Absolute Legends Sports Private Limited | Pending |
: available in the company report
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
Jiostar India Private Limited has 26 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,854 overdue payments to 250 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 250)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Dragonfly Consumer Insights LLP | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Camellia Productions Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
: available in the company report
Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
Jiostar India Private Limited has a workforce of 2,236 employees as of Apr 05, 2024.
Employee count
2,236
Active EPFO establishments
2
Employee growth
20.47%
: available in the company report
Group Structure
Jiostar India has 2 subsidiary companies and 2 joint ventures. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
2
Subsidiary companies
2
Joint ventures
Key Subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited | U64202MH2000PTC242292 | Locked |
| Mashal Sports Private Limited | U92140MH1994PTC271363 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 2.
Recent Activity
Jiostar India Private Limited has 42 board changes on record since 2000: 27 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Mukesh Mundra was appointed as CFO on 22 Jul 2025.
AGM
Jiostar India Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 25 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge registered on 07 Oct 2008 via Charge ID 10129505 with Hdfc Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 31 Jul 2025.
Appointed
Mukesh Mundra was appointed as CFO.
Appointed
Bharat Narendra Anand was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Atul Agarwal ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Rishi Kanwarjeet Gaind ceased to be Whole-Time Director.
Appointed
Akash Mukesh Ambani was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Justin Grant Warbrooke was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Luke Kang was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Narinder Pal Singh was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Nita Mukesh Ambani was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Rahul Joshi was appointed as Director.
42 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
: available in the company report
Subsidiaries & Group Companies
: available in the company report
GST Compliance
Jiostar India has 9 GST registrations: 5 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
9
Active
5
Cancelled / inactive
4
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09AAACN1335Q1Z6 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACN1335Q1ZE | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACN1335Q1Z4 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACN1335Q2ZE | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
Related news
From our blog
Frequently Asked Questions
Jiostar India is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 08 February 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72300MH1994PTC076485.
Jiostar India has 12 current directors and KMP:
- Luke Kang - Director
- Uday Shankar - Director
- Rahul Joshi - Director
- Narinder Pal Singh - Director
- Bharat Narendra Anand - Director
- Nita Mukesh Ambani - Director
- Akash Mukesh Ambani - Director
- Justin Grant Warbrooke - Director
- Steve Yeh Fung Chung - Director
- Anshuman Thakur - Director
- Amit Kumar Sohni - Company Secretary
- Mukesh Mundra - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Jiostar India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Jiostar India is 09AAACN1335Q1Z6, registered in Uttar Pradesh. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AAACN1335Q1ZE (Gujarat), 29AAACN1335Q1Z4 (Karnataka), 33AAACN1335Q2ZE (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Jiostar India is U72300MH1994PTC076485. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Jiostar India has 2,001 court cases on record: 939 filed by the company and 1,063 filed against it. 138 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Jiostar India was incorporated on 08 February 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Jiostar India has 12 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 5 rights issues), with disclosed funding of ₹18,683 Cr; the latest was in December 2025.
The peers of Jiostar India by revenue are Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, Tv18 Broadcast Limited, Studio 18 Media Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Mukesh Mundra was appointed as CFO on 22 Jul 2025. Bharat Narendra Anand was appointed as Director on 13 Jul 2025. Atul Agarwal ceased to be Director on 28 Jun 2025. Jiostar India has 42 board changes on record in total.
Jiostar India has 26 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 2,854 overdue payments to 250 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Jiostar India can be reached through the website startv.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.