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Rank#436- Valuation
- ₹7,123 Cr
Revenue · FY 2023
₹1,328.06 Cr
▲ 8% YoY
Net profit · FY 2023
₹127.77 Cr
Net margin 9.6%
EBITDA · FY 2023
₹320.17 Cr
EBITDA margin 24.1%
Authorised capital
₹1,352.1 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹342.87 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Satisfied charges
₹1,452.6 Cr
No open charges
Company age
21 yrs
Est. 2005
Employees · EPFO
4,195
Provident fund records
About Tv18 Broadcast Limited
Data last updated:
Tv18 Broadcast Limited was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, operated as a subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments 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 June 2005.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L74300MH2005PLC281753. Its GSTIN is 27AACCG3666M1Z7 (Maharashtra). The company held 26 GST registrations, of which 22 are active. It is recorded as listed by MCA, but its shares were delisted from BSE on 28 Jan 2025 · merger, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹1,352.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹342.87 Cr. It was formerly known as Global Broadcast News Limited and Ibn18 Broadcast Limited. It was led by directors including Rahul Joshi (Managing Director) and Renuka Ramnath.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 05 September 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office was at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,328.06 Cr, a growth of 8% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹127.77 Cr (net margin 9.6%) and EBITDA of ₹320.17 Cr (EBITDA margin 24.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 32% over five years.
The company had about 4,195 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved. Its group structure included 4 subsidiaries.
The company was associated with 1 brand: Cnbc-Tv18. As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹1,452.6 Cr on record. Court records list 98 cases involving the company, including 47 filed by the company and 52 filed against it; 17 cases are pending. The company has 64 deals on record (46 market trades, 8 funding rounds, 8 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹641.04 Cr; the latest was in August 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, 3 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Jiostar India Private Limited with revenue of ₹21,871 Cr.
The last known website on record is network18online.com.
Company details
CIN L74300MH2005PLC281753
Registration Number 281753
Incorporation Date 06 June 2005
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Listed - Delisted from BSE on 28 Jan 2025 · merger
Company Status Amalgamated
Date of Last AGM 05 September 2023
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2023
Parent Company Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Name history
Tv18 Broadcast has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Global Broadcast News Limited, and Ibn18 Broadcast Limited. The current legal name is Tv18 Broadcast Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Tv18 Broadcast Limited | Current |
| Global Broadcast News Limited | Previous |
| Ibn18 Broadcast Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Tv18 Broadcast has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L74300MH2005PLC281753, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L74300MH2005PLC281753 | Current |
| U74300DL2005PLC137214 | Previous |
| L74300DL2005PLC137214 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Tv18 Broadcast
Contact details
Tv18 Broadcast Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is network18online.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressFirst Floor Empire Complex 414 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
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- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Brands
Tv18 Broadcast operates one associated brand: CNBC-TV18. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Business news, market updates, and financial insights are delivered by CNBCTV18. | cnbctv18.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Tv18 Broadcast 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 Tv18 Broadcast Limited
FY 2023 filings availableTv18 Broadcast Limited reported revenue of ₹1,328.06 Cr (up 8% YoY) for FY 2023.
Revenue · FY 2023
₹1,328.06 Cr ▲ 8%
Net profit · FY 2023
₹127.77 Cr margin 9.6%
EBITDA · FY 2023
₹320.17 Cr margin 24.1%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 8%
3 years · compounded
▲ 5%
5 years · compounded
▲ 32%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 71%
3 years · compounded
▼ 25%
5 years · compounded
▲ 29%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 32% over five years, including 8% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 71% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹1,328.06 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹320.17 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹127.77 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 24.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.6% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Tv18 Broadcast Limited
Tv18 Broadcast Limited currently reports 6 directors and 1 key managerial person. 19 former directors have served the organization.
Directors and KMP (as last reported)
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renuka Ramnath | Director | 16 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Madhusudana Sivaprasad Panda Also directs: Padmanabh Commercials LLP, Delphinus Commercial LLP, Reliance Industries Limited and 3 more | Director | 18 Jul 2017 | 9 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Adil Zainulbhai Also directs: Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Cipla Limited, Reliance Retail Limited and 3 more | Director | 15 May 2015 | 11 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Dhruv Subodh Kaji | Director | 12 Oct 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
| Jyoti Deshpande Also directs: Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited, Balaji Telefilms Limited and 1 more | Director | 09 Jul 2018 | 8 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Rahul Joshi Also directs: Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited, Aetn18 Media Private Limited and 4 more | Managing Director | 15 Oct 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
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Peer comparison
Tv18 Broadcast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | -34.0% | 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 | |||
| Tv18 Broadcast Limitedthis company | ₹1,328.06 Cr (FY 2023) | ₹127.77 Cr | 9.6% | 8.0% | 4,195 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Tv18 Broadcast Limited is audited by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | FY 2023 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Tv18 Broadcast Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹1,452.6 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2013 | 10462000 | Others | ₹62 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 05 Nov 2012 | 10387356 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹200 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Aug 2012 | 10372682 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | ₹24 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Aug 2012 | 10377985 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Jun 2012 | 10362033 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹300 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 38 View all charges
Deals & funding
Tv18 Broadcast Limited has 64 deals on record (46 market trades, 8 funding rounds, 8 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹641.04 Cr; the latest was in August 2024.
Total deals
64
Market trades
46
Funding rounds
8
Secondary share transfers
8
IPO
1
Disclosed funding
₹641.04 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 64)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Market trade | ₹70.88 Cr | Buyer: Graviton Research Capital LLP Seller: Graviton Research Capital LLP |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹221.89 Cr | Buyer: Graviton Research Capital LLP , Hrti Private Limited Seller: Graviton Research Capital LLP , Hrti Private Limited |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹147.69 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited , Graviton Research Capital LLP Seller: Hrti Private Limited , Graviton Research Capital LLP |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹107.58 Cr | Buyer: Graviton Research Capital LLP Seller: Graviton Research Capital LLP |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹54.59 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited Seller: Hrti Private 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
Tv18 Broadcast Limited has 98 court cases on record: 47 filed by Tv18 Broadcast, 52 filed against it. 17 cases are pending and 81 are disposed.
Total cases
98
Filed by the company
47
Filed against the company
52
Pending
17
Disposed
81
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 54 | 27 | 11 |
| District courts | 37 | 22 | 6 |
| Supreme Court | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 98)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, KARNATAKA | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Suvision Holdings Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against M/S Skilltree Knowledge Consortium Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Neokred Technologies Private Limited | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1429-Criminal Matters : Matters for/against quashing of criminal proceedings) | Filed against the company by Nimesh Janak Shah Editor Intitutional Equities, Cnbc-Tv18, Tv18 Broadcast Limited Having Office at 414, 1St Floor, Empire Complex, Senapati Bapat Marg , Lower Parel ,Mumbai , Maharashtra and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited | Disposed |
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Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Tv18 Broadcast Limited was last rated by Care on 27 Sep 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 27 Sep 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Tv18 Broadcast Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Tv18 Broadcast has 4 subsidiary companies and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
4
Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Ibn Lokmat News Private Limited | U65923MH2007PTC281111 | |
| Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited | U74300MH2008PTC274364 | |
| Aetn18 Media Private Limited | U74300MH2010PTC274878 | |
| Viacom 18 Media Private Limited | U92100MH1995PTC095508 |
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Employees & EPFO
Tv18 Broadcast Limited has a workforce of 4,195 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 22, 2024, across 4 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
4,195
Active EPFO establishments
4
Employee growth
0.5%
GST
Tv18 Broadcast has 26 GST registrations: 22 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
26
Active
22
Cancelled / inactive
4
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCG3666M1Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCG3666M2Z6 | Maharashtra | Active | 06 Jul 2017 |
| 04AACCG3666M1ZF | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AACCG3666M1ZB | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Tv18 Broadcast Limited has 41 board changes on record since 2005: 24 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Ratnesh Prasad Rukhariyar ceased to be Company Secretary on 14 Jun 2024.
Ceased
Ratnesh Prasad Rukhariyar ceased to be Company Secretary.
AGM
Tv18 Broadcast Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 05 Sep 2023 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Rajiv Krishan Luthra ceased to be Director.
Filing
Tv18 Broadcast Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2023 with Roc Mumbai.
Ceased
Deepak Gupta ceased to be Nodal Officer.
Appointed
Ratnesh Prasad Rukhariyar was appointed as Company Secretary.
Appointed
Renuka Ramnath was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Rahul Joshi was appointed as Managing Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 05 Nov 2012 via Charge ID 10387356 with Icici Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 09 Aug 2018.
Charges
A charge registered on 20 Nov 2013 via Charge ID 10462000 with Others was fully satisfied on 11 Jul 2018.
Charges
A charge registered on 26 Jul 2006 via Charge ID 10019438 with Yes Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 09 Jul 2018.
Appointed
Jyoti Deshpande was appointed as Director.
116 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Tv18 Broadcast 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.
Tv18 Broadcast was a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company worked in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 06 June 2005 and is registered under CIN L74300MH2005PLC281753. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Tv18 Broadcast was incorporated on 06 June 2005. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Tv18 Broadcast had 7 directors and KMP:
- Rahul Joshi - Managing Director
- Renuka Ramnath - Director
- Madhusudana Sivaprasad Panda - Director
- Adil Zainulbhai - Director
- Dhruv Subodh Kaji - Director
- Jyoti Deshpande - Director
- Ramesh Kumar Damani - Cfo
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Tv18 Broadcast is L74300MH2005PLC281753. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Tv18 Broadcast is recorded as a listed company by MCA, but its shares were delisted from BSE on 28 Jan 2025 · merger, and no longer trade on a stock exchange.
The registered office of Tv18 Broadcast is at First Floor Empire Complex 414 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
Tv18 Broadcast can be reached through the website network18online.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The latest financial statements of Tv18 Broadcast on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 05 September 2023. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Tv18 Broadcast is 27AACCG3666M1Z7, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 26 GST registrations in all, of which 22 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AACCG3666M2Z6 (Maharashtra), 04AACCG3666M1ZF (Chandigarh), 06AACCG3666M1ZB (Haryana).
Tv18 Broadcast operated in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.