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Sun Tv Network Limited - Due diligence report
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Sun Tv Network — 360° Intelligence Report
Generated from MCA filings & public records77/100
Trust Score
Low Risk
Sun Tv Network is assessed as Low Risk with a Trust Score of 77/100. Sun Tv Network is an active public limited indian non-government company incorporated in 1985, operating in the Media and Publishing sector. The company has shown revenue growth across its recent filed years. It was profitable in its latest filed year. Based on MCA filings and public records, it currently shows a low compliance risk and low financial risk profile.
Report generated on 18 Jul 2026 from the latest processed filings. Sun Tv Network Limited snapshot & full profile →
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 & explainableTrust ScoreLow Risk
77/100
Overall counterparty trust - the headline number of this report.
Compliance ScoreLow Risk
80/100
Statutory standing - status, filings, auditor, MSME and litigation.
Financial Health ScoreLow Risk
85/100
Profitability, leverage and liquidity from filed statements.
Credit Risk ScoreLow Risk
95/100
Debt capacity, gearing and security cover for lenders.
Director Stability ScoreCaution Indicated
45/100
Board strength, DIN status, churn and network.
Growth ScoreModerate
60/100
Revenue, profit, asset and hiring momentum.
Distress ScoreModerate
65/100
Early-warning signals - higher means fewer warnings.
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Financial Intelligence Dashboard
Consolidated · 5 filed year(s)Unlock the full 5-year financial dashboard with charts and year-wise figures.
Get full accessScores 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: 95/100 Low Risk
- Liabilities ≈ 38% EBITDA - serviceable.
- Moderate gearing (D/E 1.42).
- Working-capital cover adequate.
- Profitable - internal accruals available.
- Externally credit-rated (A1).
Charges position: 3 open (29.44 Lakh) · 1 satisfied (4.76 cr).
Banking relationships (from registered charges)
| Lender | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Union Bank Ltd. | 1 | 48.0 cr |
| Vijaya Bank | 1 | 48.0 cr |
| Indian Bank | 2 | 48.0 cr |
Compliance Score: 80/100 Low Risk
- Company status is Active as per MCA.
- Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025).
- Litigation present in 3 court forum(s).
- 9 active GST registration(s).
Legal cases on record (3)
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Director Intelligence
Stability score: 45/100| Name | DIN / PAN | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | DIN status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAVIVENKATESH PRAGADISH KARTHIK | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| KALANITHI MARAN | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| KAVERY KALANITHI | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| SRIDHAR VENKATESH | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| VEDIYERA CHANDROTH UNNIKRISHNAN | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| V.C. UNNIKRISHNAN | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| MATHIPOORANA RAMAKRISHNAN | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| KAVIYA KALANITHI MARAN | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| DESMOND HEMANTH THEODORE | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| KRISHNASWAMY VIJAYKUMAR | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| RAVI RAMAMOORTHY | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| RAJARAMAN MAHESHKUMAR | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| Jagadeesan Gayathri | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
| Vediyera Chandroth Unnikrishnan | 01234567 | Director | 01/04/2018 | 6 yrs | Approved |
- 15 directors on the board.
- VEDIYERA CHANDROTH UNNIKRISHNAN has DIN status "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC".
- 3 director exit(s) in the last 3 years.
- Average tenure above 5 years.
Director & KMP remuneration (FY 2024)
| Name | Designation | Total remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| A K Sharma | Managing Director | 2.4 cr |
| R Mehta | Whole-time Director | 1.6 cr |
| S Iyer | CFO | 95.0 L |
Remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return. Unlock full report
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Ownership & Group Intelligence
As per FY 2025 annual returnPublic / other holding
35.73%
Equity shares
12,45,67,890
Equity paid-up
124.5 cr
Promoters on record
4
Ultimate holding entity
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Subsidiaries
2
Group entities
2
Capital events
-
Promoters hold a minority stake - exact percentages are part of the full report.
| Group entity | Relationship | % held |
|---|---|---|
| Kal Radio Limited | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
| South Asia Fm Limited | Subsidiary Company | 74.00% |
Key managerial personnel: KALANITHI MARAN (Whole-time director) · KAVERY KALANITHI (Whole-time director) · VEDIYERA CHANDROTH UNNIKRISHNAN (CFO) · V.C. UNNIKRISHNAN (CFO) · KAVIYA KALANITHI MARAN (Whole-time director) · KRISHNASWAMY VIJAYKUMAR (Whole-time director) · RAJARAMAN MAHESHKUMAR (Managing Director)
Full shareholding pattern, group structure & capital events →
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Risk Intelligence Center
Growth 60 · Distress 65
Growth signals & trust indicators
Steady revenue growth: +2.1x over 4 year(s).
Operating for 40+ years.
Active EPFO - real payroll on record.
Active GST registration(s).
Distress signals & risk flags
Revenue declined year-on-year.
3 director exits within 2 years.
3 open charge(s) registered - assets are encumbered.
3 court case(s) on record - see the legal section for details.
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Stakeholder Verdicts
Vendor · Banker · InvestorVendor due diligence75/100
Favourable indicators
Suitability as a supplier / customer counterparty.
- Statutory record is clean.
- 2 distress signal(s) - see Risk Center.
- Financial filings available for verification.
Banker assessment88/100
Favourable lending indicators
Indicative lending comfort for banks, NBFCs and trade credit.
- Debt capacity assessed from filed statements.
- 3 open charge(s) of 29.44 Lakh already registered.
- Compliance record supports lending.
Investor view73/100
Positive growth indicators
Growth quality and scalability through an investor lens.
- 1 growth signal(s) detected.
- Margin and return trends computable from filings.
- Management churn warrants questions.
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MCA Filings & Events Timeline
Latest 15 events19 Sep 2025
Last AGM held
Annual general meeting
31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet
Filed with ROC
28 Dec 2024
Director ceased
RAVIVENKATESH PRAGADISH KARTHIK
Director ceased
Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan
Director ceased
Jagadeesan Gayathri
07 Oct 2024
Director appointed
RAVIVENKATESH PRAGADISH KARTHIK (Director)
Director appointed
Mandalapu Harinarayanan Harshavardhan (Director)
Director appointed
Jagadeesan Gayathri (Director)
05 May 2022
Charge satisfied
City Union Bank Ltd.
25 Sep 2021
Director ceased
JAGADEESAN RAVINDRAN
27 Sep 2019
Director ceased
MATHIPOORANA RAMAKRISHNAN
25 Sep 2019
Director ceased
RANGANATHAN RAVI VENKATESH
Director ceased
NICHOLAS MARTIN PAUL
Director ceased
MANDALAPU KRISHNAMOORTHY HARINARAYANAN
21 Jun 2019
Director appointed
MATHIPOORANA RAMAKRISHNAN (Director)
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Key Observations
Auto-generated from the data aboveRevenue grew 24% over the last 4 financial year(s).
Net profit margin moved from 0.86 to 61%.
Debt-to-equity stands at 38% - manageable leverage.
Net worth is positive.
Compliance record is strong - status, filings and flags are clean.
15 active director(s) / partner(s); review board churn before relying on management continuity.
9 active GST registration(s) indicate ongoing business operations.
Operates a group structure with 2 subsidiary(ies) - assess on a consolidated basis.
Carries an external credit rating of A1 from Icra.
EPFO-registered employer - verifiable payroll history exists.
Promoters hold a minority stake as per the FY 2025 annual return.
Director / KMP remuneration is disclosed in the latest annual return - exact figures available in the full report.
2 overseas direct investment(s) (ODI) on record - international footprint.
| Company | CIN | Location |
|---|---|---|
| India Tv | U99999DL1997PTC087635 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Esselgroup | L92100MH1999PLC121506 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Enil | L92140MH1999PLC120516 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tv9 | U92200TG2003PTC040966 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Tv Today Network | L92200DL1999PLC103001 | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Dishtv | L51909MH1988PLC287553 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Dennetworks | L92490MH2007PLC344765 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gtpl | L64204GJ2006PLC048908 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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Who Uses This Report
CA · CS · Banker · Investor · VendorChartered Accountants (CA)
Verify Sun Tv Network before audits and certifications: compliance score 80/100, filing history, auditor history and charge records in one place - instead of pulling each MCA form separately.
Company Secretaries (CS)
Track statutory health of Sun Tv Network: 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: Favourable lending indicators. Credit risk score 95/100, existing charge position and lender relationships - a first-pass credit memo before formal appraisal.
Investors & Analysts
Investor view: Positive growth indicators. Growth score 60/100, margin trends, ownership structure and peer set for Sun Tv Network - screening before a deeper diligence.
Vendors & Procurement Teams
Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Trust score 77/100, distress signals and MSME payment-delay disclosures - know whether Sun Tv Network pays its suppliers before you extend credit terms.
Lawyers & Compliance Teams
Litigation footprint (3 case(s) on record), regulatory flags, charge documents trail and director networks for Sun Tv Network - groundwork for KYC, onboarding and disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sun Tv Network an active company?
Sun Tv Network has MCA status “Active” with a compliance score of 80/100 (Low Risk).
Is Sun Tv Network financially healthy?
Sun Tv Network has a Financial Health Score of 85/100 (Low Risk) based on its filed financial statements.
Should I do business with Sun Tv Network?
Its overall Trust Score is 77/100 (Low Risk). Vendor verdict: Favourable indicators. Review the risk flags in the Risk Intelligence Center before deciding.
Who controls Sun Tv Network?
Promoters hold a minority stake - exact percentages are in the full report. 15 active director(s) are on record.
Does Sun Tv Network have loans or charges against its assets?
3 open charge(s) are registered against its assets, and 1 earlier charge(s) stand satisfied.
Is Sun Tv Network up to date with its ROC filings?
Annual filings current (balance sheet Mar 2025). Overall compliance score: 80/100 (Low Risk).
Is it risky to lend to Sun Tv Network?
Its Credit Risk Score is 95/100 (Low Risk). Banker verdict: Favourable lending indicators.
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically from MCA filings and public records as available
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