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Focus on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors and IP, says Sony
Yoshida said the company is now emphasising the creative process itself instead of prized products of the past like the Walkman portable music player and Trinitron colour TVs
 "Focus on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors and IP, says Sony")
Zee Entertainment faced Rs 432 crore merger costs in failed Sony deal
The merger agreement between Zee Entertainment and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony's India unit) was terminated on January 22 due to issues over leadership and unmet closing conditions
 "Zee Entertainment faced Rs 432 crore merger costs in failed Sony deal")
Sony launches Bravia 2 series with Google TV in India: Know price, specs
Offered in four screen options with top-end model priced at Rs 95,990, the Sony Bravia 2 series boasts X1 picture processor, 4K resolution, and Dolby Atmos audio
 "Sony launches Bravia 2 series with Google TV in India: Know price, specs")
Sony Group posts 7% fall in annual profit, narrowly misses PS5 target
The Japanese tech conglomerate plans a partial spin-off of its financial unit with a listing in October 2025 in order to focus on its entertainment and chips units
 "Sony Group posts 7% fall in annual profit, narrowly misses PS5 target")
PlayStation 5 Slim: Sony announces 'limited period offer' on gaming console
In its summer sale, Sony has announced a flat discount of Rs 5,000 in a limited period and a limited quantity offer on the PlayStation 5 Slim gaming console
 "PlayStation 5 Slim: Sony announces 'limited period offer' on gaming console")
Zee-Sony deal: ZEE withdraws merger implementation application from NCLT
The Zee statement said the Board took the step based on legal advice after a detailed consultation with legal experts
 "Zee-Sony deal: ZEE withdraws merger implementation application from NCLT")
Zee's plan to gun for growth on its own holds perils as well as promise
Analysts are waiting for a big move on the free-to-air market, either by going back on DD Freedish or by doing a big deal with YouTube, the largest video platform
 "Zee's plan to gun for growth on its own holds perils as well as promise")
No action against Subhash Chandra on summons till April 30: Sebi to HC
The court had earlier given Sebi two weeks to file its reply. The bench led by Justice G.S. Kulkarni and Justice Firdosh Pooniwala on Wednesday directed Chandra to file a rejoinder in the matter
 "No action against Subhash Chandra on summons till April 30: Sebi to HC")
10-min delivery: Blinkit partners with Sony to sell PS5 Slim on launch day
Customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru can now get the all new PlayStation 5 Slim editions and controllers delivered in 10 minutes, said Blinkit in a press note
 "10-min delivery: Blinkit partners with Sony to sell PS5 Slim on launch day")
Sony to launch PlayStation 5 Slim in India on April 5: Know price, details
Launched last year in US, the Sony PS5 Slim boasts a sleek design and is offered in up to 1TB on-board storage
 "Sony to launch PlayStation 5 Slim in India on April 5: Know price, details")
Zee Entertainment should cut costs in profit pursuit, says panel
The committee has also advised halving the costs at Zee's technology and innovation centre in fiscal 2025, from the 6 billion rupees ($72 million) a year back, Zee said
 "Zee Entertainment should cut costs in profit pursuit, says panel")
Dell Laptops continues to be India's most trusted brand, says report
The technology company was followed by auto company Honda and e-commerce giant Amazon
 "Dell Laptops continues to be India's most trusted brand, says report")
Sony withdraws agreement to merge India operations with Zee from NCLT
While the court filings officially bring the curtain down on the long-drawn saga that was beset by delays, drama over who'll lead the merged entity and a regulatory probe on Zee's founders
 "Sony withdraws agreement to merge India operations with Zee from NCLT")
Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation unit employees, shut studio in London
The global videogame market grew just 0.6% last year to $184 billion, according to industry tracker Newzoo, though that was better than a decline of more than 5% in 2022
 "Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation unit employees, shut studio in London")
Zee forms independent advisory panel to curb erosion of investor wealth
The market capitalisation of the company declined Rs 979.73 crore to Rs 16,645.80 crore during the period
 "Zee forms independent advisory panel to curb erosion of investor wealth")
Zee refutes report of Rs 2,000 crore accounting 'hole', calls it 'false'
A report on Wednesday said that the market regulator has found a "hole" of more than Rs 2,000 crore in the accounts of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
 "Zee refutes report of Rs 2,000 crore accounting 'hole', calls it 'false'")
Another blow to Zee Entertainment: Sebi uncovers $241 mn accounting issue
As part of its investigation into the Zee founders, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, or Sebi, found that about Rs 2,000 crore ($241 million) may have been diverted from the company
 "Another blow to Zee Entertainment: Sebi uncovers $241 mn accounting issue")
Zee Entertainment reaches out to Sony to revive terminated merger
Another source said ZEEL never stopped working for a possible reconciliation dialogue citing that it was ZEEL that moved to NCLT to make the merger happen
 "Zee Entertainment reaches out to Sony to revive terminated merger")
Zee, Sony in discussions to save the called off $10 billion merger: Report
Sony-Zee merger: Punit Goenka, managing director and chief executive officer at ZEEL, has agreed to Sony's demand of him not becoming the CEO of the merged entity
 "Zee, Sony in discussions to save the called off $10 billion merger: Report")
Prime Video, Sony Pictures launch add-on service Stream at Rs 399
Sony Pictures Stream will offer SPE's movies and show on Prime Video Channels and its subscribers for an add-on introductory annual subscription of Rs 399
 "Prime Video, Sony Pictures launch add-on service Stream at Rs 399")