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 469 cases involving the company, including 344 filed by the company and 77 filed against it; 121 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. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH) are compared by revenue, 5 smaller; the largest is GTPL Hathway Limited with revenue of ₹3,507.23 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 tatasky.com.
CIN History of Tata Play Limited
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 |
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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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Associated Brands with Tata Play Limited
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 of Tata Play Limited
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 | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| J | Information and communication | J5 | Wired, wireless or satellite Telecommunication activities | Locked |
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Financials of Tata Play Limited FY 2026 filings available
Tata Play Limited reported revenue of ₹3,546.24 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Tata Play Limited
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 of Tata Play Limited
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Financial Ratios of Tata Play Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots 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 Tata Play are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
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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 |
Peer Comparison of Tata Play Limited
Tata Play Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Tata Play Limited this company | ₹3,546.24 Cr (FY 2026) | •••• | •••• | -14.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| GTPL Hathway Limited Listed | ₹3,507.23 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Videocon D2h Limited | ₹3,106.27 Cr (FY 2017) | •••• | •••• | 7.0% | •••• | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
| Bharti Telemedia Limited | ₹3,089.2 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Haryana, India |
| Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited Listed | ₹2,146.35 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Dish TV India Limited Listed | ₹1,593.95 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -15.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Tata Play by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Tata Play Limited
Tata Play Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Ownership and Shareholding of Tata Play Limited
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Charges & Borrowings of Tata Play Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2019 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied |
| 24 Jun 2016 | Others | ₹400 Cr | Satisfied |
| 13 May 2015 | Others | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied |
| 30 May 2014 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied |
| 22 Oct 2013 | Idbi Bank Limited | ₹350 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 19 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Tata Play Limited
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Full deal history
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Legal Cases of Tata Play Limited
Tata Play Limited has 469 court cases on record: 344 filed by Tata Play, 77 filed against it, 48 where it is another party. 121 cases are pending and 348 are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 05 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 347 | 34 | 97 |
| District courts | 102 | 38 | 24 |
| Supreme Court | 20 | 5 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 469)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CRI M A) | Filed against the company by Brahmaputra Tele-Productions Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Jaipur Metro II, Rajasthan | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Goldstar Tele Network Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against BDCS Media Vision Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Futurevision Broadcast Private Limited | Pending |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Tata Play Limited
Tata Play Limited has a workforce of 1,570 employees as of Aug 14, 2024.
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Group Structure of Tata Play Limited
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 | Locked |
| Tata Play Broadband Private Limited | U64204MH2015PTC267808 | Locked |
| Actve Digital Services Private Limited | U65100MH2006PTC159808 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 3.
Recent Activity on Tata Play Limited
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 listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Tata Play Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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MSME Payment Delays by Tata Play Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Tata Play Limited
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GST Compliance of Tata Play Limited
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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MCA Filings & Documents of Tata Play Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tata Play Limited
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 reported revenue of ₹3,546.24 Cr for FY 2026 (down 14% YoY).
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
Tata Play reported a net loss of ₹551.75 Cr (net margin -15.6%) and EBITDA of ₹494 Cr (EBITDA margin 13.9%) for FY 2026, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Tata Play is -8% over three years and -5% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2026) revenue fell 14%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
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 469 court cases on record: 344 filed by the company and 77 filed against it. 121 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.
The peers of Tata Play by revenue are GTPL Hathway Limited, Videocon D2h Limited, Bharti Telemedia Limited, Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited, Dish TV India Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Cable Television and DTH).