- #590 Vineet Jain & family ₹5,700 Cr

Zoom Entertainment Network Limited
About Zoom Entertainment Network Limited
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Zoom Entertainment Network Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Bennett Coleman And Company Limited. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 11 July 2006 and has been in existence for over 20 years.
Its director Vineet Jain and family are #590 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74992MH2006PLC163048. Its GSTIN is 27AAACZ2897B1Z6 (Maharashtra). The company holds 5 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹110 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹110 Cr. It was formerly known as Bhavani Shares and Stocks Private Limited and Zoom Entertainment Network Private Limited. It is led by directors including Vineet Jain and Subramanian Narayanan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹130.49 Cr, a growth of 34% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹17.67 Cr (net margin 13.5%) and EBITDA of ₹31.44 Cr (EBITDA margin 24.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Times Now. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹5 Lakh on record. Court records list 15 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company and 8 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹108.99 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Name history
Zoom Entertainment Network has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Bhavani Shares And Stocks Private Limited, and Zoom Entertainment Network Private Limited. The current legal name is Zoom Entertainment Network Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Zoom Entertainment Network Limited | Current |
| Bhavani Shares And Stocks Private Limited | Previous |
| Zoom Entertainment Network Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Zoom Entertainment Network has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74992MH2006PTC163048. The current CIN is U74992MH2006PLC163048, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74992MH2006PLC163048 | Current |
| U74992MH2006PTC163048 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Zoom Entertainment Network
Contact details
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressThe Times Group Sunteck Icon Cts 6956 Vlg, Kolekalyan Vimantal Cst Link Road Kalina Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098
- 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
Brands
Zoom Entertainment Network operates one associated brand: TIMES NOW. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides news, business, and entertainment via television and online channels. | timesnownews.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Zoom Entertainment Network is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities and other information & communication service activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities | |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities |
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Financials of Zoom Entertainment Network Limited
FY 2025 filings availableZoom Entertainment Network Limited reported revenue of ₹130.49 Cr (up 34% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 34% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA rose 184% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹17.67 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 24.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 13.5% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Zoom Entertainment Network Limited
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 24 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineet Jain Also directs: Entertainment Network (India) Limited, Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, Times Global Broadcasting Company Limited and 5 more | Director | 07 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Subramanian Narayanan Also directs: Entertainment Network (India) Limited, Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, Times United Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 27 Jul 2023 | 3 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Rohit Gopakumar Velloli Also directs: Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, Times Global Broadcasting Company Limited, Times Pickleball India Limited and 5 more | Ceo | 11 Mar 2024 | 2 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey | Director | 30 Nov 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited is audited by WALKER CHANDIOK & CO LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER CHANDIOK & CO LLP | FY 2023 | 001076N/N500013 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Zoom Entertainment Network Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic 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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| 21 Jun 2018 | 100190040 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹5 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹108.99 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Acquisition | ₹250 Cr | Buyer: BCCL |
| Mar 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: BCCL Seller: TM Investments Limited , Bharat Nidhi Limited , Esoterica Services Limited , an individual |
| Jan 2011 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: BCCL Seller: Cpi Ballpark Investment Limited |
| Jul 2008 | Funding round | ₹1 Cr | Investors: Cpi Ballpark Investment Limited |
| Mar 2008 | Funding round | ₹63.5 Lakh | Investors: BCCL |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited has 15 court cases on record: 7 filed by Zoom Entertainment Network, 8 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 10 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 15)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Broadcast Audience Research Council India and 2 others | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Ss cases s) | Filed by the company against Foresight Communications Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1010-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) | Filed against the company by Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation Rep. by Its Authorised Signatory C. Radhakrishnan (Earlier Known As Indian Broadcasting Foundation) B - 304, Ansal Plaza, Third Floor, Khelgaon Marg ,New Delhi , Delhi and 2 others | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by PR. Commissioner of Income Tax-16 | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (0303-Direct Taxes Matter : Other matters under Income Tax act, 1961) | Filed against the company by The Commissioner of Income Tax TDS 2 the Commissioner of Income Tax TDS 2 800, Smt. K.G. Mittal Ayurvedic Hospital BLDG. , Charni Road (W) , District: Mumbai ,Mumbai , Maharashtra | Pending |
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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 Zoom Entertainment Network Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 07, 2024.
GST
Zoom Entertainment Network has 5 GST registrations: 5 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACZ2897B1Z6 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACZ2897B1ZA | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACZ2897B1Z4 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACZ2897B1Z2 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Zoom Entertainment Network Limited has 44 board changes on record since 2007: 24 appointments and 20 cessations. The latest: Anand Kandoth Moorkoth ceased to be Director on 26 Sep 2024.
36 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Zoom Entertainment Network is an active public 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 11 July 2006 (20+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74992MH2006PLC163048.
Zoom Entertainment Network has 4 current directors and KMP:
- Vineet Jain - Director
- Subramanian Narayanan - Director
- Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey - Director
- Rohit Gopakumar Velloli - Ceo
The latest financial statements of Zoom Entertainment Network on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Zoom Entertainment Network is 27AAACZ2897B1Z6, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active. Other active GSTINs include 06AAACZ2897B1ZA (Haryana), 09AAACZ2897B1Z4 (Uttar Pradesh), 29AAACZ2897B1Z2 (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Zoom Entertainment Network is U74992MH2006PLC163048. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Zoom Entertainment Network has 15 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company and 8 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Zoom Entertainment Network was incorporated on 11 July 2006, making it 20+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Zoom Entertainment Network has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹108.99 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Anand Kandoth Moorkoth ceased to be Director on 26 Sep 2024. Rohit Gopakumar Velloli was appointed as CEO on 11 Mar 2024. Amrita Pradeepkumar Pandey was appointed as Director on 30 Nov 2023. Zoom Entertainment Network has 44 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Zoom Entertainment Network is at The Times Group Sunteck Icon Cts 6956 Vlg, Kolekalyan Vimantal Cst Link Road Kalina Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400098.