About Tata Play Limited
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Tata Play Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited. It operates in the cable tv and dth services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 09 January 2001 and has been in existence for over 25 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92120MH2001PLC130365. Its GSTIN is 27AAGCS9294M1ZF (Maharashtra). The company holds 39 GST registrations, of which 30 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2,000 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1,407.77 Cr. It was formerly known as Tata Sky Limited. It is led by directors including Harit Nagpal (Managing Director) and Varsha Vasant Purandare.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 09 June 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Unit 301 To 305 3rd Floor Windsor Off C.S.T. Road Kalina Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹3,546.24 Cr, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹551.75 Cr (net margin -15.6%) and EBITDA of ₹494 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.9%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 5% over five years.
The company has about 1,570 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Tata Play. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹4,260 Cr on record. Court records list 502 cases involving the company, including 361 filed by the company and 142 filed against it; 125 cases are pending. The company has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,875.61 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website tatasky.com.
Company details
CIN history
Tata Play has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92120MH2001PTC130365. The current CIN is U92120MH2001PLC130365, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92120MH2001PLC130365 | Current |
| U92120MH2001PTC130365 | Previous |
Contact details
Tata Play Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is tatasky.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressUnit 301 To 305 3rd Floor Windsor Off C.S.T. Road Kalina Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Cable TV & DTH 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
Brands
Tata Play operates one associated brand: Tata Play. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| DTH and TV broadcasting services are delivered across India. | tataplay.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Tata Play is information and communication. In detail, this covers wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities |
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Financials of Tata Play Limited
FY 2026 filings availableTata Play Limited reported revenue of ₹3,546.24 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over five years, including a 14% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 31% 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) | -₹551.75 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 13.9% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -15.6% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Tata Play Limited
Tata Play Limited currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 23 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsha Vasant Purandare Also directs: Tata Motors Limited, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, The Federal Bank Ltd and 5 more | Director | 03 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Madhavan Kunniyur | Director | 10 Mar 2022 | 4 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Saurabh Mahesh Agrawal | Director | 16 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Sambasivan Ganesan | Cfo | 01 Apr 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Harit Nagpal Also directs: Tata Play Broadband Private Limited | Managing Director | 01 Jan 2011 | 15 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Devarajan Samu | Director | 18 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Tata Play Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP | FY 2024 | 012754N/N500016 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Tata Play Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 13 Sep 2019 | 100299594 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 100040592 | Others | ₹400 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 13 May 2015 | 10574053 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 May 2014 | 10541397 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 22 Oct 2013 | 10461291 | Idbi Bank Limited | ₹350 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 19 View all charges
Deals & funding
Tata Play Limited has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,875.61 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 10)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2025 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tata Sons Private Limited Seller: Temasek |
| Dec 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Tata Sons Private Limited Seller: Tata Opportunities Fund, Tata Capital Limited |
| Mar 2015 | Funding round | ₹250 Cr | Investors: Tata Opportunities Fund, TS Investments Limited , Network Digital Distribution Services FZ LLC |
| Sep 2014 | Funding round | ₹500 Cr | Investors: Tata Opportunities Fund, TS Investments Limited , Network Digital Distribution Services FZ LLC |
| Sep 2013 | Funding round | ₹500 Cr | Investors: Tata Opportunities Fund, Network Digital Distribution Services FZ LLC, TS Investments 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
Tata Play Limited has 502 court cases on record: 361 filed by Tata Play, 142 filed against it. 125 cases are pending and 377 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 349 | 68 | 97 |
| District courts | 102 | 53 | 24 |
| Supreme Court | 51 | 21 | 4 |
Cases on record (5 of 502)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Bharti Airtel Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Hathway Cable Datacom Limited and 5 others | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Cargosol Logistics Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CRI M A) | Filed against the company by Brahmaputra Tele-Productions Private Limited and Other Three in Revn----/2024 and 3 others | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1006-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Others) | Filed against the company by Brand Value Communications Ltd. Through Its Authorised Signatories Supriya Roy Karmakar Soven Sur Pge Plazza, 52/6 Vip Road, Raghunathpur ,Kolkata , West Bengal | 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
Tata Play Limited was last rated by Crisil on 07 Oct 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 07 Oct 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Tata Play Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Tata Play has 3 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| TSBB Voice Private Limited | U64200MH2019PTC321153 | |
| Tata Play Broadband Private Limited | U64204MH2015PTC267808 | |
| Actve Digital Services Private Limited | U65100MH2006PTC159808 |
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Employees & EPFO
Tata Play Limited has a workforce of 1,570 employees on its EPFO records as of Aug 14, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Tata Play has 39 GST registrations: 30 active and 9 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAGCS9294M1ZF | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAGCS9294M1ZR | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAGCS9294M1ZP | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AAGCS9294M1ZN | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Tata Play Limited has 28 board changes on record since 2006: 7 appointments and 21 cessations. The latest: Chanda Nikhil Makhija Thadani ceased to be Company Secretary on 29 Nov 2022.
62 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Tata Play is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in cable tv and dth services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 09 January 2001 (25+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92120MH2001PLC130365.
Tata Play has 7 current directors and KMP:
- Harit Nagpal - Managing Director
- Varsha Vasant Purandare - Director
- Madhavan Kunniyur - Director
- Saurabh Mahesh Agrawal - Director
- Devarajan Samu - Director
- Ankur Verma - Director
- Sambasivan Ganesan - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Tata Play on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 09 June 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Tata Play is 27AAGCS9294M1ZF, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 39 GST registrations in all, of which 30 are active and 9 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 02AAGCS9294M1ZR (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAGCS9294M1ZP (Punjab), 04AAGCS9294M1ZN (Chandigarh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Tata Play is U92120MH2001PLC130365. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Tata Play has 502 court cases on record: 361 filed by the company and 142 filed against it. 125 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Tata Play was incorporated on 09 January 2001, making it 25+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Tata Play has 10 deals on record (7 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹3,875.61 Cr; the latest was in March 2025.
Chanda Nikhil Makhija Thadani ceased to be Company Secretary on 29 Nov 2022. Rohit Sipahimalani ceased to be Director on 13 Sep 2022. Mathew Cyriac ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Sep 2022. Tata Play has 28 board changes on record in total.
Tata Play can be reached through the website tatasky.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.