About Zee Network Distribution Limited
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Zee Network Distribution Limited was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, operated as a subsidiary of Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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 20 December 2001.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL2001PLC113501. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹10 Lakh. It was formerly known as Zee-Turner Private Limited and Zee-Turner Limited. It was led by directors including Rohit Kumar Gupta and Sundeep Lakhpat Mehta.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 11 September 2020, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020. The registered office was at B – 10 Essel House Lawrence Road Industrial Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110035.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.72 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.13 Cr (net margin 115.1%) and EBITDA of ₹2.55 Cr (EBITDA margin 93.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 50% over three years and 20% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company had satisfied charges of ₹4.7 Lakh on record. Court records list 191 cases involving the company, including 95 filed by the company and 96 filed against it; 7 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2019. Its 10 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Visual Metaphor India Private Limited with revenue of ₹2.75 Cr.
The last known website on record is zee.com.
Name History
Zee Network Distribution has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Zee-Turner Private Limited, and Zee-Turner Limited. The current legal name is Zee Network Distribution Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Zee Network Distribution Limited | Current |
| Zee-Turner Private Limited | Previous |
| Zee-Turner Limited | Previous |
CIN History
Zee Network Distribution has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L74899DL2001PLC113501. The current CIN is U74899DL2001PLC113501, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74899DL2001PLC113501 | Current |
| L74899DL2001PLC113501 | Previous |
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Financials of Zee Network Distribution Limited
FY 2020 filings availableZee Network Distribution Limited reported revenue of ₹2.72 Cr (up 6700% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over five years. 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
| Metrics | FY 2019-20 | FY 2015-16 to FY 2018-19in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | ||
| Revenue from Operations | •••• | |
| Other Income | •••• | |
| Total Revenue | ₹2.72 Cr | |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | |
| Finance Costs | •••• | |
| Depreciation and Amortisation | •••• | |
| Other Expenses | •••• | |
| Total Expenses | •••• | |
| EBITDA | ₹2.55 Cr | |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | |
| Tax Expense | •••• | |
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.13 Cr | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Share Capital | •••• | |
| Reserves and Surplus | •••• | |
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | •••• | |
| Long-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Short-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Trade Payables | •••• | |
| Total Liabilities | •••• | |
| Fixed Assets | •••• | |
| Investments | •••• | |
| Inventories | •••• | |
| Trade Receivables | •••• | |
| Cash and Bank Balance | •••• | |
| Total Assets | •••• | |
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2019-20 | FY 2015-16 to FY 2018-19in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profitability | ||
| EBITDA Margin | 93.8% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 115.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | •••• | |
| Liquidity and Debt | ||
| Current Ratio | •••• | |
| Quick Ratio | •••• | |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | •••• | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | •••• | |
| Efficiency and Growth | ||
| Asset Turnover | •••• | |
| Receivable Days | •••• | |
| Payable Days | •••• | |
| Inventory Days | •••• | |
| Revenue Growth | •••• | |
| Net Profit Growth | •••• | |
Paid data: the figures shown as dots, and every line for FY 2015-16 to FY 2018-19, are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Zee Network Distribution are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
- Income statements
- Balance sheets
- Cash-flow statements
- Ratios and benchmarks
Board of Directors of Zee Network Distribution Limited
Zee Network Distribution has 3 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Kumar Gupta Also directs: RKG Stratedge LLP, Axcensionscareers Edtech Private Limited | Director | 03 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Sundeep Lakhpat Mehta | Director | 23 Aug 2019 | 7 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Punit Goenka | Director | 24 Jul 2008 | 18 Years 2 Months | As last reported |
Peer Comparison
Zee Network Distribution Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Metaphor India Private Limited | ₹2.75 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 39.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Lex Entertainment and Media Private Limited | ₹2.75 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -91.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Wide Channel Network Communications Private Limited | ₹2.74 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 175.0% | •••• | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Cauvery Theatre Complex Private Limited | ₹2.74 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -22.0% | •••• | Banglaore, Karnataka, India |
| Cine Park Cinemas Private Limited | ₹2.73 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 6.0% | •••• | Valsad, Gujarat, India |
| Zee Network Distribution Limited this company | ₹2.72 Cr (FY 2020) | •••• | •••• | 6700.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Dera Televisions Private Limited | ₹2.72 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 18.0% | •••• | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Faction Communication Private Limited | ₹2.71 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -2.0% | •••• | Nagloi, Delhi, India |
| Swayam Infotainment Private Limited | ₹2.7 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 10.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Dr Tech Communication Private Limited | ₹2.68 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -48.0% | •••• | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Chandra Exhibitor Private Limited | ₹2.68 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 63.0% | •••• | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to Zee Network Distribution by revenue, above and below it, in the Media and Publishing industry (TV and Radio Broadcasting), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
Zee Network Distribution Limited is audited by Ford Rhodes Parks & Co. LLP for the financial year 2020.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Rhodes Parks & Co. LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
: available in the company report
Ownership and Shareholding
: available in the company report
Charges & Borrowings
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2004 | Icici Bank Ltd | ₹4.7 Lakh | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & Funding
Zee Network Distribution Limited has 4 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2019.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited |
| Jun 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zee Entertainment Enterprises & M Lakshminarayan, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited & Vinod Thakurdesai, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Seller: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited , 3 individuals |
| Sep 2007 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Seller: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited |
| Sep 2006 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Seller: 2 individuals |
: available in the company report
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases
Zee Network Distribution Limited has 191 court cases on record: 95 filed by Zee Network Distribution, 96 filed against it. 7 cases are pending and 184 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 96 | 19 | 1 |
| High courts | 77 | 63 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 17 | 14 | 6 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 191)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case (4501-Telegraph & Telecom Laws : Telegraph & Telecom laws) | Filed against the company by Reliance Big TV Ltd. Through Its Authorised Signatory Mr. Narender Pal Singh 4Th Floor, B Wing, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, , District: Navi Mumbai ,Navi Mumbai , Maharashtra | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4501-Telegraph & Telecom Laws : Telegraph & Telecom laws) | Filed against the company by Digicable Network (India) Pvt. Ltd. Through Senior Manager (Legal) 7-B, Shah Industrial Estate, Off: Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W) , District: Mumbai ,Mumbai , Maharashtra | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4501-Telegraph & Telecom Laws : Telegraph & Telecom laws) | Filed against the company by Bharti Telemedia Ltd. Through Its Authorised Representative Airtel Center, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, , District: Gurgaon ,Gurgaon , Haryana | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed against the company by Novex Communications Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (-Company Law, Mrtp, Trai, Sebi, Idrai & Rbi : Matters pertaining to TRAI / SEBI / IDRAI and RBI including Appeals U/S 18 of TRAI Act, Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and 2003, Electricity Supply Act, 1948 and Electricity Reforms Commission Act, 1998 : Matters pertaining to TRAI / SEBI / IDRAI and RBI including Appeals U/S 18 of TRAI Act) | Filed against the company by Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd. | Disposed |
: available in 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.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
Employment history and EPFO contributions of people linked to Zee Network Distribution.
: available in the company report
Group Structure
Zee Network Distribution has 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2020. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Recent Activity
Zee Network Distribution Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2006: 3 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Rohit Kumar Gupta ceased to be Additional Director on 20 Sep 2019.
14 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
: available in the company report
MSME Payment Delays
: available in the company report
Subsidiaries & Group Companies
: available in the company report
GST Compliance
Zee Network Distribution has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zee Network Distribution 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.
Zee Network Distribution was a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company worked in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 20 December 2001 and is registered under CIN U74899DL2001PLC113501. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Zee Network Distribution was incorporated on 20 December 2001. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Zee Network Distribution had 3 directors:
- Rohit Kumar Gupta - Director
- Sundeep Lakhpat Mehta - Director
- Punit Goenka - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Zee Network Distribution is U74899DL2001PLC113501. 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 Zee Network Distribution is at B – 10 Essel House Lawrence Road Industrial Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110035.
Zee Network Distribution can be reached through the website zee.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The latest financial statements of Zee Network Distribution on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2020. Its last annual general meeting was held on 11 September 2020. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Zee Network Distribution has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Zee Network Distribution operated in the media and publishing industry, in the television and radio broadcasting segment.
Zee Network Distribution has 4 deals on record (2 acquisitions, 2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in August 2019.