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Manoj Kumar Sonthalia
About Manoj Kumar Sonthalia
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Manoj Kumar Sonthalia is a Managing Director at Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited (since 1981), Managing Director at Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited (since 2009) and Director at Kannada Prabha Publications Limited (since 2005), and holds 7 more current directorships. The companies operate in Financial Services, Media and Publishing and Internet. The 9 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹611 Cr; the largest is Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited at ₹269 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Manoj Kumar Sonthalia was a Director at Poddar Pigments Limited (1994–2024) and Director at Audit Bureau Of Circulations (2006–2008) and 2 more.
Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited U22121TN1959PTC046416 | Managing Director | 20 Jul 1981 | 1959 | ₹269 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited U22121TN1959PTC003776 | Managing Director | 01 Nov 2009 | 1959 | ₹255 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Kannada Prabha Publications Limited U22300KA2005PLC035885 | Director | 23 Mar 2005 | 2005 | ₹46.72 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 The Indian Newspaper Society U99999DL1951PLC002023 | Additional Director | 14 Oct 2025 | 1951 | ₹29.23 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Express Network Private Limited U22219TN1999PTC048505 | Director | 21 Nov 2023 | 1999 | ₹9.63 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Bala Mandir Foundation U73100TN1991NPL020495 | Director | 25 Jan 2020 | 1991 | ₹1.48 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
| Dinamani Publications Private Limited U22121TN1970PTC005916 | Director | 09 Sep 2004 | 1970 | ₹40,000 (FY 2025) | Active |
| Express Publications (Chennai) Private Limited U22121TN2001PTC048000 | Director | 07 Nov 2001 | 2001 | ₹30,000 (FY 2025) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Poddar Pigments Limited L24117RJ1991PLC006307 | Director | 28 Feb 1994 | 1991 | ₹375 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Audit Bureau Of Circulations U24999MH1948NPL006309 | Director | 01 Sep 2006 | 1948 | ₹3.71 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 United News Of India U92200DL1959NPL003169 | Director | 29 Jan 1999 | 1959 | ₹14.00 Cr (FY 2021) | Active |
| Sterling Newspapers Private Limited U22121TN1979PTC046515 | Director | 30 Sep 1990 | 1979 | Dissolved (Liquidated) |
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Manoj Kumar Sonthalia currently holds 10 directorships: Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited (Managing Director, since 20 Jul 1981, revenue ₹269 Cr (FY 2025)); Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited (Managing Director, since 01 Nov 2009, revenue ₹255 Cr (FY 2025)); Kannada Prabha Publications Limited (Director, since 23 Mar 2005, revenue ₹46.72 Cr (FY 2025)); The Indian Newspaper Society (Additional Director, since 14 Oct 2025, revenue ₹29.23 Cr (FY 2025)); Express Network Private Limited (Director, since 21 Nov 2023, revenue ₹9.63 Cr (FY 2025)); and 5 more.
Manoj Kumar Sonthalia was first appointed on 20 Jul 1981 as Managing Director at Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 14 Oct 2025 at The Indian Newspaper Society.
The 9 current companies of Manoj Kumar Sonthalia that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹611 Cr: Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited ₹269 Cr (FY 2025); Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited ₹255 Cr (FY 2025); Kannada Prabha Publications Limited ₹46.72 Cr (FY 2025); The Indian Newspaper Society ₹29.23 Cr (FY 2025); Express Network Private Limited ₹9.63 Cr (FY 2025); and 4 more.
Manoj Kumar Sonthalia held 4 earlier board appointments: Poddar Pigments Limited (Director, 28 Feb 1994 to 31 Mar 2024); Audit Bureau Of Circulations (Director, 01 Sep 2006 to 15 Sep 2008); United News Of India (Director, 29 Jan 1999 to 14 Sep 2007); Sterling Newspapers Private Limited (Director, from 30 Sep 1990).
The current boards of Manoj Kumar Sonthalia's companies include Kalpana Sonthalia (Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited), Neha Periwal (Siddharth Media Holdings Private Limited), Betcy Kurian (Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited), Lakshmi Menon (Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited), Lakshmi Menon (Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited), Shiv Shankar Poddar (Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited), among others.