Spunklane Media Private Limited - Due diligence report

A 360° intelligence report on The News Minute: trust score, financial health, credit view, compliance, directors, growth and distress signal…

2015-09-21 Bangalore, Karnataka Active Unlisted Active Compliant
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The News Minute — 360° Intelligence Report

Generated from MCA filings & public records
67/100
Trust Score
Moderate

The News Minute is assessed as Moderate with a Trust Score of 67/100. The News Minute is an active private limited indian non-government company incorporated in 2015, operating in the Media and Publishing sector. The company has shown revenue growth across its recent filed years. It reported a loss in its latest filed year. Based on MCA filings and public records, it currently shows a low compliance risk and high financial risk profile.

Report generated on 25 Jul 2026 from the latest processed filings. Spunklane Media Private Limited snapshot & full profile →

Financial Health › Caution
Overall Assessment CautionWeakNeutralGoodStrong Good
Compliance › Strong

Automated indicators derived from public MCA / GST / EPFO records - not a credit rating, not investment, legal or financial advice. Spotted an inaccuracy? Report an error.

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Score Card

Higher is safer · rule-based & explainable
Trust ScoreModerate
67/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreLow Risk
86/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreCaution Indicated
25/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreLow Risk
95/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreModerate
60/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard

Standalone · 5 filed year(s)

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Scores and observations on this page are already computed from the real filings - only the underlying figures are locked.

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Credit & Compliance Intelligence

Why the scores are what they are
Credit Risk Score: 45/100 Caution Indicated
  • Negative operating earnings - debt service depends on external support.
  • No open charges - unencumbered balance sheet.

Charges position: 0 open (-) · 0 satisfied (-).

Compliance Score: 86/100 Low Risk
  • Company status is Active as per MCA.
  • Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025).
  • Litigation present in 2 court forum(s).
  • 1 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (2)
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Director Intelligence

Stability score: 95/100
NameDIN / PANDesignationAppointedTenureDIN status
EZHUVATHU RAJENDRAN DHANYA 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
VIGNESH VELLORE 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
RITU KAPUR 01234567 Director 01/04/2018 6 yrs Approved
  • 3 directors on the board.
  • No disqualified or deactivated DINs.
  • Stable board - no exits in 3 years.
  • Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2023)
NameDesignationTotal remuneration
A K SharmaManaging Director2.4 cr
R MehtaWhole-time Director1.6 cr
S IyerCFO95.0 L

Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report

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Ownership & Group Intelligence

As per FY 2023 annual return
Promoter holding
64.27%
Public / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
-
Subsidiaries
-
Group entities
-
Capital events
2 allotment(s) · 2 transfer(s)

Promoters hold a majority stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.

Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →

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Risk Intelligence Center

Growth 60 · Distress 45
Growth signals & trust indicators
Steady revenue growth: +38% over 4 year(s).
Operating for 10+ years.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Losses deepening year-on-year.
Outside liabilities up 1.42 in a year.
Negative net worth.
2 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts

Vendor · Banker · Investor
Vendor due diligence68/100
Review suggested
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
  • Statutory record is clean.
  • 3 distress signal(s) - see Risk Center.
  • Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment49/100
Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
  • Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
  • No existing security registered - first-charge position available.
  • Compliance record supports lending.
Investor view50/100
Mixed indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
  • 1 growth signal(s) detected.
  • Margin and return trends computable from filings.
  • Management team looks stable.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline

Latest 11 events
30 Sep 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
31 Mar 2022
Share transfer (FY 2022)
368000.00000000 shares to Quint Digital Media Limited
31 Mar 2020
Share transfer (FY 2020)
368000.00000000 shares to Raghav Bahl
07 Jan 2020
Director ceased
CHITRA SUBRAMANIAM DUELLA
26 Jul 2018
Securities allotted
128000 Equity Shares - 6.00 cr raised
24 Dec 2015
Director appointed
RITU KAPUR (Director)
03 Dec 2015
Securities allotted
240000.00 Equity Shares - 6.00 cr raised
21 Sep 2015
Incorporated
Registered with Roc Bangalore
Director appointed
EZHUVATHU RAJENDRAN DHANYA (Director)
Director appointed
VIGNESH VELLORE (Director)
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Key Observations

Auto-generated from the data above
Revenue grew 2.1x over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 24% to 0.86.
Compliance record is strong - status, filings and flags are clean.
3 active director(s) / partner(s); board looks stable and experienced.
1 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Promoters hold a majority stake as per the FY 2023 annual return.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
Capital has been raised through 2 security allotment(s) - amounts available in the full report.
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Peers & Related Companies

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Who Uses This Report

CA · CS · Banker · Investor · Vendor
Chartered Accountants (CA)

Verify The News Minute before audits and certifications: compliance score 86/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.

Company Secretaries (CS)

Track statutory health of The News Minute: ACTIVE compliance status, annual-return recency, director DIN status, board churn and the events timeline - the inputs for secretarial audits and due-diligence certificates.

Bankers & NBFCs

Current banker verdict: Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested. Credit risk score 45/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.

Investors & Analysts

Investor view: Mixed indicators. Growth score 60/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for The News Minute - screening before a deeper diligence.

Vendors & Procurement Teams

Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Trust score 67/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether The News Minute pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.

Lawyers & Compliance Teams

Litigation footprint (2 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for The News Minute - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The News Minute an active company?

The News Minute has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 86/100 (Low Risk).

Is The News Minute financially healthy?

The News Minute has a Financial Health Score of 25/100 (Caution Indicated) based on its filed financial statements.

Should I do business with The News Minute?

Its overall Trust Score is 67/100 (Moderate). Vendor verdict: Review suggested. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.

Who controls The News Minute?

Promoters hold a majority stake - exact percentages are in the full report. 3 active director(s) are on record.

Does The News Minute have loans or charges against its assets?

No charges are registered against this company - an unencumbered balance sheet.

Is The News Minute up to date with its ROC filings?

Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 86/100 (Low Risk).

Is it risky to lend to The News Minute?

Its Credit Risk Score is 45/100 (Caution Indicated). Banker verdict: Mixed indicators - deeper appraisal suggested.

Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available in our system at the time of the last update. Scores, bands and verdicts are rule-based derived indicators of the underlying data - they are opinions generated by an algorithm, not statements of fact about the company, and are not credit ratings (within the meaning of SEBI regulations), audits, or investment, legal or financial advice. Verify from official sources and consult a qualified professional before any business, lending or investment decision. If you represent this company and believe any information is inaccurate or outdated, report it here and we will review promptly.