About Times Content Limited
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Times Content Limited was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, operated as a subsidiary of Times Internet Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 06 August 2015.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74999DL2015PLC283717. The company has 4 GST registrations on record, none of which is active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹122.81 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹122.76 Cr. It was led by directors including Miten Harish Sampat and Mahesh Chand Gupta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 14 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office was at Express Building 9 – 10 Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹129.21 Cr, a growth of 67% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.88 Cr (net margin -4.5%) and EBITDA of ₹6.44 Cr (EBITDA margin 5%).
Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 3 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹17.5 Cr; the latest was in March 2018. Its 7 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, 3 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Warnermedia India Private Limited with revenue of ₹145.75 Cr.
The last known website on record is timesinternet.in.
Company details
Contact details
Times Content Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is timesinternet.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressExpress Building 9 – 10 Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002
- 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Times Content 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities |
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Financials of Times Content Limited
FY 2018 filings availableTimes Content Limited reported revenue of ₹129.21 Cr (up 67% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 67% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 118% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹129.21 Cr | ||
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| EBITDA | ₹6.44 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.88 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 5% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | -4.5% | ||
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Board of directors and KMP of Times Content Limited
Times Content Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 10 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angad Bhatia Also directs: Neostar Media Private Limited | Ceo | 15 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Rajendra Singh Also directs: Times Ib Studio Limited, Cricbuzz Platforms Limited, Chandrayan Technologies Private Limited and 3 more | Additional Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Miten Harish Sampat Also directs: Meta Studio Advisors LLP, Mabp Enterprises LLP, Upraised Technology Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 11 Nov 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Mahesh Chand Gupta Also directs: Times Ib Studio Limited, Cricbuzz Platforms Limited, Databack Media Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 11 Nov 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Times Content Limited is compared with the 7 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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| Warnermedia India Private Limited | ₹145.75 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Arha Media & Broadcasting Private Limited | ₹144.5 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Zoom Entertainment Network Limited | ₹130.49 Cr (FY 2025) | 34.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Times Content Limitedthis company | ₹129.21 Cr (FY 2018) | -₹5.88 Cr | -4.5% | 67.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| Genx Entertainment Limited | ₹127.54 Cr (FY 2018) | -10.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Raj Television Network Limited | ₹126.06 Cr (FY 2025) | 18.0% | Teynampet, Chennai 18, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Creative Channel Advertising and Marketing Private Limited | ₹125.49 Cr (FY 2024) | -2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited | ₹121.38 Cr (FY 2025) | 45.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Times Content Limited is audited by LODHA & CO for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| LODHA & CO | FY 2018 | 301051E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Times Content Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Deals & funding
Times Content Limited has 3 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹17.5 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.
Deals on record (2 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2018 | Acquisition | ₹105.25 Cr | Buyer: an individual |
| Jun 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Times Internet Limited & Miten Harish Sampat Seller: Times Internet Limited & Nitten Gupta |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Times Content Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Delhi | Court case (SERTA) | Filed against the company by Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, New Delhi | 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 Times Content Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Times Content has 4 GST registrations on record, and all of them have been cancelled or are inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Times Content Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2016: 4 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Swati Surhatia ceased to be Company Secretary on 15 May 2019.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Times Content has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Times Content was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company worked in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 06 August 2015 and is registered under CIN U74999DL2015PLC283717. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Times Content was incorporated on 06 August 2015. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Times Content had 4 directors and KMP:
- Rajendra Singh - Additional Director
- Miten Harish Sampat - Director
- Mahesh Chand Gupta - Director
- Angad Bhatia - Ceo
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Times Content is U74999DL2015PLC283717. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Times Content is at Express Building 9 – 10 Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110002.
Times Content can be reached through the website timesinternet.in. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The latest financial statements of Times Content on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 14 September 2018. Year-wise statements from FY 2016 are in the company report.
No. Times Content has 4 GST registrations on record and all of them are cancelled or inactive.
Times Content operated in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.
Times Content has 3 deals on record (1 acquisition, 1 secondary share transfer, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹17.5 Cr; the latest was in March 2018.