About Studio 18 Media Private Limited
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Studio 18 Media Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 19 December 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92100MH1995PTC095508. Its GSTIN is 27AAACM9164E1ZF (Maharashtra). The company holds 9 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹24,386 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹428.26 Cr. It was formerly known as Pj Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Mtv Networks India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Priyanka Chaudhary and Uday Shankar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5,299.86 Cr, a decline of 34% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹189.04 Cr (net margin -3.6%) and EBITDA of ₹52.67 Cr (EBITDA margin 1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 2,369 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Viacom18 Media. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5,000.03 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,685 Cr on record. Court records list 508 cases involving the company, including 236 filed by the company and 272 filed against it; 175 cases are pending. The company has 19 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,456.03 Cr; the latest was in December 2024. Its 6 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 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Jiostar India Private Limited with revenue of ₹21,871 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website viacom18.com.
Company details
Name history
Studio 18 Media has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Pj Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Mtv Networks India Private Limited, and Studio 18 Media Private Limited. The current legal name is Studio 18 Media Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | Current |
| Pj Entertainment Pvt Ltd | Previous |
| Mtv Networks India Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Studio 18 Media Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is viacom18.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address31st Floor Tower – 4 One Unity Center, Senapati Bapat Marg Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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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
Brands
Studio 18 Media operates one associated brand: Viacom18 Media. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment networks and multi-platform content are provided across various genres. | viacom18.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Studio 18 Media is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
Financials of Studio 18 Media Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableStudio 18 Media Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5,299.86 Cr (down 34% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 34% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA rose 327% 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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| EBITDA | ₹52.67 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹189.04 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -3.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Studio 18 Media Private Limited
Studio 18 Media has 5 current directors and 36 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Priyanka Chaudhary Also directs: Balaji Telefilms Limited | Director | 16 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Uday Shankar Also directs: Anupama Ventures LLP, Marigold Park LLP, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and 5 more | Director | 13 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Balasubrmanian Chandrasekaran Also directs: Mayuri Kumkum Limited, Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited, V - Retail Limited and 2 more | Director | 18 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rahul Joshi Also directs: Jiostar India Private Limited, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, News Broadcasters & Digital Association and 3 more | Director | 10 Jul 2016 | 10 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Shiv Kumar Bhardwaj Also directs: Sintex Industries Limited, Actoserba Active Wholesale Limited, Purple Panda Fashions Limited and 5 more | Director | 18 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Studio 18 Media Private Limited is compared with the 6 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), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Jiostar India Private Limited | ₹21,871 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | ₹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 | ₹6,038.11 Cr (FY 2023) | 8.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Studio 18 Media Private Limitedthis company | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹189.04 Cr | -3.6% | -34.0% | 2,369 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Digital18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,287 Cr (FY 2025) | -34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Sun TV Network Limited | ₹4,712.6 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Studio 18 Media Private Limited is audited by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | FY 2023 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Studio 18 Media Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, 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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| 25 Sep 2020 | 100376714 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Mar 2016 | 100022129 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹120 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Mar 2016 | 100017080 | Others | ₹300 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Sep 2015 | 10595566 | Others | ₹100 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 20 Oct 2014 | 10548086 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹150 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Deals & funding
Studio 18 Media Private Limited has 19 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,456.03 Cr; the latest was in December 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 19)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Reliance Industries Limited Seller: Nickelodeon Asia Holdings Pte Limited, Mtv Asia Venture India Pte Limited |
| Oct 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Network18 Media & Investments Limited Seller: Tv 18 Broadcast Limited |
| Jun 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Bodhi Tree Systems Seller: Reliance Industries Limited |
| Apr 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Reliance Industries Limited Seller: Reliance Project and Property Management Services Limited |
| Apr 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Reliance Industries Limited Seller: Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Studio 18 Media Private Limited has 508 court cases on record: 236 filed by Studio 18 Media, 272 filed against it. 175 cases are pending and 333 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 405 | 228 | 124 |
| District courts | 74 | 21 | 27 |
| Supreme Court | 29 | 23 | 24 |
Cases on record (5 of 508)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial matter | Filed by the company against Tandav Film Entertainment Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial matter | Filed by the company against Flexbrand Global Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARBP) | Filed against the company by Cinetek Telefilms Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by Goldmines Telefilms Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARBP) | Filed by the company against Cinetek Telefilms Private 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Studio 18 Media Private Limited was last rated by Care on 21 Sep 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Care | 21 Sep 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Studio 18 Media Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Studio 18 Media has 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Studio 18 Media Private Limited has a workforce of 2,369 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 28, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Studio 18 Media has 9 GST registrations: 8 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACM9164E1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACM9164E1ZJ | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACM9164E1ZH | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACM9164E1ZC | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Studio 18 Media Private Limited has 39 board changes on record since 2009: 5 appointments and 34 cessations. The latest: Balasubrmanian Chandrasekaran ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025.
58 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Studio 18 Media 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 19 December 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92100MH1995PTC095508.
Studio 18 Media has 5 current directors:
- Priyanka Chaudhary - Director
- Uday Shankar - Director
- Balasubrmanian Chandrasekaran - Director
- Rahul Joshi - Director
- Shiv Kumar Bhardwaj - Director
The latest financial statements of Studio 18 Media on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Studio 18 Media is 27AAACM9164E1ZF, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AAACM9164E1ZJ (Haryana), 07AAACM9164E1ZH (Delhi), 19AAACM9164E1ZC (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Studio 18 Media is U92100MH1995PTC095508. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Studio 18 Media has 508 court cases on record: 236 filed by the company and 272 filed against it. 175 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Studio 18 Media was incorporated on 19 December 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Studio 18 Media has 19 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 9 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,456.03 Cr; the latest was in December 2024.
The peers of Studio 18 Media by revenue are Jiostar India Private Limited, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, Tv18 Broadcast Limited, Digital18 Media Private Limited and 1 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Balasubrmanian Chandrasekaran ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Shiv Kumar Bhardwaj ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Sep 2025. Balasubrmanian Chandrasekaran was appointed as Director on 18 Sep 2025. Studio 18 Media has 39 board changes on record in total.
Studio 18 Media can be reached through the website viacom18.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.