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Sun TV Network Ltd

NSE: SUNTV BSE: 532733

₹551.95

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sun tv network ltd History

1985

  • Our Company was incorporated as Sumangali Publications Private Limited on December 18, 1985

1993

  • Sun TV was first launched in Tamil, on April 14, 1993 with three hours of programming everyday, by Mr Kalanithi Maran

1995

  • Sun TV becoming a 24 hour channel in January 1995

1996

  • The word 'private' in the name of our Company was deleted with effect from July 1, 1996 pursuant to Section 43A(1A) of the Companies Act, 1956

1998

  • Surya TV channel launched

2000

  • The name of our Company was changed to Sun TV Limited by a special resolution of the members passed at an extraordinary general meeting held on March 23, 2000
  • The fresh certificate of incorporation consequent to the change of name was granted to our Company on March 27, 2000, by the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu
  • Sun News channel launched

2001

  • The word 'private' was reinserted in the name of the Company by the provisions of Section 43A(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 on October 9, 2001

2002

  • KTV channel launched

2004

  • Sun Music channel launched

2005

  • Kiran TV channel launched
  • The status of our Company was subsequently changed to a public limited company by a special resolution of the members passed at an extraordinary general meeting held on December 15, 2005
  • The fresh certificate of incorporation consequent on change of name was granted to our Company on December 27, 2005, by the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu
  • The registered office was shifted from 182, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034, India to 367/369, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 018, India with effect from December 12, 2005 by a resolution of our Board dated December 5, 2005

2006

  • Sun TV Ltd has announced the launching of 3 more FM Radio Stations under the brand S FM from November 06, 2006 through its subsidiaries Kal Radio Ltd and South Asia FM Ltd
  • Sun TV Ltd has announced that the Board of Directors of the Company and Gemini TV Pvt Ltd (GEMINI) have approved the amalgamation of GEMINI with the Company
  • Sun TV equity shareholders to approve Scheme of Amalgamation & Arrangement
  • Makkal TV ties up with Sun TV

2007

  • Sun TV signs exclusive Cable & Satellite channels agreement with Nimbus Communications Ltd
  • Sun TV Network Ltd has informed that the Company, through its subsidiary - South Asia FM Ltd (SAFL) has entered into a strategic alliance with Red FM to further its FM Radio broadcasting business in the North, West and East Indian markets
  • Company name has been changed from Sun TV Ltd to Sun TV Network Ltd
  • The Company has issued Bonus Shares in the Ratio of 1:1
  • The Company has splits its face value from Rs10/- to Rs5/-

2008

  • Sun TV Network launches FM station at Nagpur
  • Sun TV launches FM station at Kochi
  • Sun TV launches FM Station at Thiruvananthapuram
  • Sun Pictures to Produce Superstar's ENDHIRAN
  • Registered Office of the Company has been shifted From 367 & 369, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018 To 4, Norton Road, Mandaveli Chennai - 600 028

2009

  • Mr Ajay Vidayasagar has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Company with effect from June 15, 2009
  • Mr S Selvam has been appointed as an Additional Director of the Company with effect from August 10, 2009 to hold office up to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting

2010

  • Sun TV Network has floated a wholly owned subsidiary, Sun TV Network Europe Ltd in United Kingdom to broadcast and distribute its channels in U.K. and Europe
  • Sun TV launches FM station at Gangtok (Sikkim)
  • Sun Network and Network 18 to launch Sun18 for distribution
  • Sun TV Network expands its advertiser and subscriber focus in the North American markets
  • Registered Office of the Company has been shifted From 4, Norton Road, Mandaveli, Teynampet, Chennai - 600028 To Murasoli Maran Towers, 73, MRC Nagar Main Road, MRC Nagar, Chennai - 600 028

2011

  • Mr K Vijay Kumar has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company
  • Sun TV launches Kids Channel Kochu TV

2012

  • Sun TV launches four Ad free action movie channels
  • Sun TV launches Three more pay channels
  • Sun TV Network launches four more channels on DISH Platform, USA
  • Sun TV Network Inks Agreement with Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV
  • Sun TV Network emerges as winner of Hyderabad franchise of IPL

2013

  • Sun TV Network Ltd - Intimation of Floor Price for Offer for Sale

2014

  • Sun TV Network Limited signs up with iTunes & YouTube

2015

  • Sun TV Network partners with HOOQ platform for delivery of Movies of their premium VOD Service

2016

  • YuppTV partners Sun Network to launch channels in Middle East

2017

  • Sun TV Network launches new comedy channel
  • Sun TV Network launches new digital content platform Sun NXT

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