Udaya FM Private Limited
About Udaya FM Private Limited
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Udaya FM Private Limited was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 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 02 May 1994.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U92490TN1994PTC027431. Its GSTIN is 33AAACU0705B2Z6 (Tamil Nadu). The company held 3 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹60 Lakh. It was formerly known as Udaya Tv Private Limited. It was led by directors Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar and Balakrishnan Surendar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office was at Murasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.61 Cr, a growth of 2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹7.39 Lakh (net margin 1.3%) and EBITDA of ₹1.03 Cr (EBITDA margin 18.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company had about 22 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹50 Lakh on record. Court records list 57 cases involving the company, including 30 filed by the company and 27 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.5 Cr; the latest was in August 2019. Its 4 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 1 smaller; the largest is Alliance Strategies Limited with revenue of ₹5.69 Cr.
Company details
Contact details
Udaya FM Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressMurasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028
- 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 Udaya FM 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 Udaya FM Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUdaya FM Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5.61 Cr (up 2% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 2% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 35% 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 | ₹1.03 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹7.39 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 18.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Udaya FM Private Limited
Udaya FM has 2 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar Also directs: Sun TV Network Limited, Kal Publications Private Limited, Kal Comm Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 14 Jun 2013 | 13 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
| Balakrishnan Surendar Also directs: Kal Radio Limited | Additional Director | 13 Nov 2024 | 2 Years 0 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Udaya FM Private Limited is compared with the 4 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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| Alliance Strategies Limited | ₹5.69 Cr (FY 2025) | -28.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Divya Broadcasting Network Private Limited | ₹5.67 Cr (FY 2025) | -17.0% | Chandigarh, India | |||
| Monica Broadcasting Private Limited | ₹5.62 Cr (FY 2024) | -16.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Udaya FM Private Limitedthis company | ₹5.61 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹7.39 Lakh | 1.3% | 2.0% | 22 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Bluerock Systems Private Limited | ₹5.6 Cr (FY 2025) | 96.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Udaya FM Private Limited is audited by K RAMKRISH & CO for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| K RAMKRISH & CO | FY 2020 | 003017S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Udaya FM Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, 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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| 06 Jul 1994 | 90300399 | City Union Bank | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Udaya FM Private Limited has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.5 Cr; the latest was in August 2019.
Deals on record (2 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Kal Radio Limited |
| May 2018 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Kal Radio 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
Udaya FM Private Limited has 57 court cases on record: 30 filed by Udaya FM, 27 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 54 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 28 | 21 | 3 |
| High courts | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 57)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Allied Media Network Pvt. Ltd. and 4 Others | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed against the company by Sun TV Network Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed by the company against M/S Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd., and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd., and 2 others | Disposed |
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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 Udaya FM Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Udaya FM Private Limited has a workforce of 22 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2025-26 | 22 |
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GST
Udaya FM has 3 GST registrations: 2 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACU0705B2Z6 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AAACU0705B1ZZ | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Udaya FM Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Balakrishnan Surendar was appointed as Additional Director on 13 Nov 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Udaya FM 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.
Udaya FM was a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company worked in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 02 May 1994 and is registered under CIN U92490TN1994PTC027431. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Udaya FM was incorporated on 02 May 1994. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Udaya FM had 2 directors:
- Krishnaswamy Vijaykumar - Director
- Balakrishnan Surendar - Additional Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Udaya FM is U92490TN1994PTC027431. 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 Udaya FM is at Murasoli Maran Towers 73 Mrc Nagar Main Road Mrc Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600028.
The latest financial statements of Udaya FM on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Udaya FM is 33AAACU0705B2Z6, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 37AAACU0705B1ZZ (Andhra Pradesh).
Udaya FM operated in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.
Udaya FM has 3 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹7.5 Cr; the latest was in August 2019.
The peers of Udaya FM by revenue are Alliance Strategies Limited, Divya Broadcasting Network Private Limited, Monica Broadcasting Private Limited, Bluerock Systems Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
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