About Ad-Labs Films Limited
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Ad-Labs Films Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the sound recording and music publishing segment of the entertainment sector. It was incorporated on 18 October 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U68100MH2007PLC175163. Its GSTIN is 27AAGCA6451J1ZI (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹5 Cr. It was formerly known as Walkwater Media Private Limited and Walkwater Media Limited. It is led by directors including Aarti Manmohan Shetty (Managing Director) and Pooja Shetty (Managing Director).
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 3 Ruia Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.72 Lakh, a decline of 93% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.04 Cr and EBITDA of -₹99.16 Lakh. Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 79% over three years and 41% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹109 Cr on record. Court records list 23 cases involving the company, including 14 filed by the company and 9 filed against it; 2 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website adlabsentertainment.com.
Company details
Name history
Ad-Labs Films has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Ad-Labs Films Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Ad-Labs Films Limited | Current |
| Walkwater Media Private Limited | Previous |
| Walkwater Media Limited | Previous |
| Adlabs Media Private Limited | Previous |
| Adlabs Films Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Ad-Labs Films has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U68100MH2007PLC175163, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U68100MH2007PLC175163 | Current |
| U92100MH2007PLC175163 | Previous |
| U92100MH2007PTC175163 | Previous |
Contact details
Ad-Labs Films Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Registered AddressBunglow No.3 Ruia Park Juhu, Golden Beach Society Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400049
- IndustryEntertainment, Sound Recording And Music Publishing, Video And Television Programme Production, Motion Picture
- 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
Financials of Ad-Labs Films Limited
FY 2024 filings availableAd-Labs Films Limited reported revenue of ₹1.72 Lakh (down 93% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over five years, including a 93% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 358% 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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To see the full financial statements and ratios of Ad-Labs Films Limited, buy the company report.
Board of directors of Ad-Labs Films Limited
Ad-Labs Films has 3 current directors and 8 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Aarti Manmohan Shetty | Managing Director | 18 Oct 2007 | 19 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Pooja Shetty Also directs: Surya Women and Children LLP, Yamala Silver Waves Consultancy LLP, Keev Infinity Ventures LLP and 1 more | Managing Director | 18 Oct 2007 | 19 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Nakul Mehta Pravin | Director | 08 Oct 2020 | 6 Years 0 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Ad-Labs Films Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Caessette Motion Pictures Private Limited | ₹1.74 Lakh (FY 2022) | -55.0% | Delhi, India | |||
| Shaolin Cinevision Private Limited | ₹1.73 Lakh (FY 2024) | New Delhi, Delhi, India | ||||
| Ad-Labs Films Limitedthis company | ₹1.72 Lakh (FY 2024) | -₹1.04 Cr | -93.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||
| Prakash Jha Productions Private Limited | ₹1.67 Lakh (FY 2018) | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
To see the full peer comparison of Ad-Labs Films Limited, buy the company report.
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 Jan 2013 | 10403883 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹43 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 10403892 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹43 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | 10285184 | The Ratnakar Bank Limited | ₹23 Cr | Satisfied |
To see the full charge records of Ad-Labs Films Limited, buy the company report.
Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
Ad-Labs Films Limited has 23 court cases on record: 14 filed by Ad-Labs Films, 9 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 21 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| High courts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 23)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against Weg Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Other | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (CRL.R.P.) | Filed by the company against Dialajobin Com Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Music Broad Cast Pvt Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Travel Masters(India) P.Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against 1 Weg Entratainment Private Limited. 0Thers | Pending |
To see the full case history of Ad-Labs Films 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 Ad-Labs Films Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Ad-Labs Films has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAGCA6451J1ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
To see the full GST registrations and return filing status of Ad-Labs Films Limited, buy the company report.
Recent activity
Ad-Labs Films Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2007: 3 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Nakul Mehta Pravin ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Dec 2020.
8 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ad-Labs Films is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in sound recording and music publishing, within the entertainment industry. It was incorporated on 18 October 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U68100MH2007PLC175163.
Ad-Labs Films has 3 current directors:
- Aarti Manmohan Shetty - Managing Director
- Pooja Shetty - Managing Director
- Nakul Mehta Pravin - Director
The latest financial statements of Ad-Labs Films 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 Ad-Labs Films is 27AAGCA6451J1ZI, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ad-Labs Films is U68100MH2007PLC175163. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ad-Labs Films has 23 court cases on record: 14 filed by the company and 9 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Ad-Labs Films was incorporated on 18 October 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Ad-Labs Films by revenue are Caessette Motion Pictures Private Limited, Shaolin Cinevision Private Limited, Prakash Jha Productions Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).
Nakul Mehta Pravin ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Dec 2020. Nakul Mehta Pravin was appointed as Director on 08 Oct 2020. Abhishek Sharma ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2017. Ad-Labs Films has 11 board changes on record in total.
Ad-Labs Films can be reached through the website adlabsentertainment.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Ad-Labs Films is at Bunglow No.3 Ruia Park Juhu, Golden Beach Society Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400049.