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About Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited
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Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 28 April 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U64200MH2007PTC170405. Its GSTIN is 27AACCV4782D1Z8 (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹78.23 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹20.79 Cr. It was formerly known as Utv Entertainment Television Limited and Disney Broadcasting (India) Limited. It is led by directors including Saket Sudhir Arbhi and Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹121.38 Cr, a growth of 45% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹580.34 Cr (net margin 478.1%) and EBITDA of ₹587.87 Cr (EBITDA margin 484.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 35% over three years and 27% over five years.
The company has about 145 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹195 Cr on record. Court records list 41 cases involving the company, including 12 filed by the company and 29 filed against it; 4 cases are pending. The company has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,027.24 Cr; the latest was in September 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, 4 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Times Content Limited with revenue of ₹129.21 Cr. The company has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 231 overdue payments to 48 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website disney.in.
Company details
Name history
Disney Broadcasting (India) has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited | Current |
| Utv Entertainment Television Limited | Previous |
| Disney Broadcasting (India) Limited | Previous |
| V & S Broadcasti Ng Private Limited | Previous |
| V & S Broadcasti Ng Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Disney Broadcasting (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U64200MH2007PLC170405. The current CIN is U64200MH2007PTC170405, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U64200MH2007PTC170405 | Current |
| U64200MH2007PLC170405 | Previous |
Contact details
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is disney.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressStar House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- 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 Disney Broadcasting (India) 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 Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableDisney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹121.38 Cr (up 45% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 45% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 27%. EBITDA rose 642% 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 | ₹587.87 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹580.34 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 484.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 478.1% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 24 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavana Ashok Tikekar Also directs: Deltaglob Trade Advisory LLP | Company Secretary | 02 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Saket Sudhir Arbhi | Director | 11 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal Also directs: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited, Utv Software Communications Private Limited, TS Investments Limited and 1 more | Director | 11 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Atul Agarwal Also directs: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited, Utv Software Communications Private Limited, TS Investments Limited and 3 more | Director | 11 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private 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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| Times Content Limited | ₹129.21 Cr (FY 2018) | 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 Limitedthis company | ₹121.38 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹580.34 Cr | 478.1% | 45.0% | 145 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Collective Newsroom Private Limited | ₹117.6 Cr (FY 2025) | New Delhi, Delhi, India | ||||
| News24 Broadcast India Limited | ₹109.85 Cr (FY 2025) | 2.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Tarang Broadcasting Company Limited | ₹109.48 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited is audited by MSKA & Associates for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MSKA & Associates | FY 2022 | 105047W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Disney Broadcasting (India) Private 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 28 Feb 2011 | 10273307 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Jul 2009 | 10168719 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 06 Jul 2009 | 10168723 | Sicom Limited | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 31 Mar 2008 | 10098459 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹50 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 12 Jan 2008 | 10085924 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹20 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,027.24 Cr; the latest was in September 2018.
Deals on record (5 of 11)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Sep 2018 | Funding round | ₹412.47 Cr | Investors: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited , TWDC Holdings (India) LLC |
| Oct 2016 | Funding round | ₹88 Cr | Investors: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited |
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | ₹41.73 Cr | Investors: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited |
| Sep 2014 | Funding round | ₹125 Cr | Investors: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited |
| Aug 2013 | Funding round | ₹27.89 Cr | Investors: Disney Entertainment (India) 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
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited has 41 court cases on record: 12 filed by Disney Broadcasting (India), 29 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 37 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 29 | 22 | 4 |
| Supreme Court | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| District courts | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 41)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by The Indian Performing Right Society Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by The Indian Performing Right Society Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by The Indian Performing Right Society Limited | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1818-Ordinary Civil Matters : Appeals u/s 53 T of The Competition Act, 2002) | Filed against the company by Asian Digital Network Private Limited Having Its Office at 2A, 2Nd Floor, Carnival Technopark, Trivandrum , , Kerala | Disposed |
| High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Asianet Digital Network Private Limited, | 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
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 231 overdue payments to 48 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 48)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Desk Nine Private Limited | |||
| Sreedevi Digital Systems Private Limited | |||
| Meraki Works | |||
| Osian Infotech Private Limited | |||
| Small Big Idea (LLP) |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 145 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 30, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Disney Broadcasting (India) has 6 GST registrations: 1 active and 5 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCV4782D1Z8 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited has 44 board changes on record since 2007: 24 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Saket Sudhir Arbhi was appointed as Director on 11 Aug 2025.
45 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Disney Broadcasting (India) is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 28 April 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U64200MH2007PTC170405.
Disney Broadcasting (India) has 4 current directors and KMP:
- Saket Sudhir Arbhi - Director
- Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal - Director
- Atul Agarwal - Director
- Bhavana Ashok Tikekar - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Disney Broadcasting (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Disney Broadcasting (India) is 27AACCV4782D1Z8, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 5 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Disney Broadcasting (India) is U64200MH2007PTC170405. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Disney Broadcasting (India) has 41 court cases on record: 12 filed by the company and 29 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Disney Broadcasting (India) was incorporated on 28 April 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Disney Broadcasting (India) has 11 deals on record (9 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,027.24 Cr; the latest was in September 2018.
The peers of Disney Broadcasting (India) by revenue are Times Content Limited, Genx Entertainment Limited, Raj Television Network Limited, Creative Channel Advertising and Marketing Private Limited, Collective Newsroom Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Saket Sudhir Arbhi was appointed as Director on 11 Aug 2025. Hyacinth Ferrao ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Jun 2025. Charles Joseph Jacob ceased to be Director on 13 Jan 2025. Disney Broadcasting (India) has 44 board changes on record in total.
Disney Broadcasting (India) has 14 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 231 overdue payments to 48 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 19 Apr 2024.
Disney Broadcasting (India) can be reached through the website disney.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.