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- Micro (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MP-10-0043822

About Vaartha News Network Private Limited
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Vaartha News Network Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It operates in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 23 December 2013 and has been in existence for over 13 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN U74120MP2013PTC031985. Its GSTIN is 23AAECV6686Q1ZG (Madhya Pradesh). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors Dipin Divakaran and Reji Kumar Vasudevan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Fm – 18 Mansarovar Complex 7 No Stop Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India – 462016.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.71 Cr, a decline of 13% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹19.92 Lakh (net margin -3.5%) and EBITDA of -₹14.12 Lakh (EBITDA margin -2.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 28 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Metro Vaartha. Court records list 18 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 8 cases are pending.
Vaartha News Network Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MP-10-0043822). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website metrovaartha.com.
Company details
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Contact details
Vaartha News Network Private Limited's registered office is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Its website is metrovaartha.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressFm – 18 Mansarovar Complex 7 No Stop Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India – 462016
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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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
Brands
Vaartha News Network operates one associated brand: Metro Vaartha. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Online news portal providing articles, e-paper, and video content services. | metrovaartha.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Vaartha News Network is information and communication. In detail, this covers publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities |
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Financials of Vaartha News Network Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableVaartha News Network Private Limited reported revenue of ₹5.71 Cr (down 13% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 13% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 78% 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 Margin | -2.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -3.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Vaartha News Network Private Limited
Vaartha News Network has 2 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Dipin Divakaran Also directs: Carnival Emporio LLP, Periyar Dairyfarm LLP, Fresh Agri Produce Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 26 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Reji Kumar Vasudevan | Director | 26 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Vaartha News Network Private Limited is audited by Joshi & Charles for the financial year 2020.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Joshi & Charles | FY 2020 | 13203C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Vaartha News Network Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2020, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Legal cases
Vaartha News Network Private Limited has 18 court cases on record: 9 filed by Vaartha News Network, 9 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| High courts | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 18)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Mphone Electronics and Technologies Pvt Ltd and 4 others | Pending |
| District court, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0102-Labour Matters : Retrenchment) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0102-Labour Matters : Retrenchment) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against individuals | Pending |
To see the full case history of Vaartha News Network Private Limited, buy the company report.
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 Vaartha News Network Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Vaartha News Network has 10 associated companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2020. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
Vaartha News Network Private Limited has a workforce of 28 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Vaartha News Network has 4 GST registrations: 3 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 23AAECV6686Q1ZG | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 24 Jun 2020 |
| 32AAECV6686Q2ZG | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAECV6686Q1Z8 | Maharashtra | Active | 22 Mar 2021 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Vaartha News Network Private Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Vaartha News Network Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 2015: 2 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Dipin Divakaran ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Vaartha News Network is an active private limited company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 23 December 2013 (13+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74120MP2013PTC031985.
Vaartha News Network has 2 current directors:
- Dipin Divakaran - Director
- Reji Kumar Vasudevan - Director
The latest financial statements of Vaartha News Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Vaartha News Network is 23AAECV6686Q1ZG, registered in Madhya Pradesh. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AAECV6686Q2ZG (Kerala), 27AAECV6686Q1Z8 (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Vaartha News Network is U74120MP2013PTC031985. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Vaartha News Network has 18 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Vaartha News Network was incorporated on 23 December 2013, making it 13+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
Dipin Divakaran ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Reji Kumar Vasudevan ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Manoj Nair ceased to be Additional Director on 27 Apr 2023. Vaartha News Network has 12 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Vaartha News Network is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MP-10-0043822).
Vaartha News Network can be reached through the website metrovaartha.com. Its registered office is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.