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Zee Entertainment gains depend on advertising revenue recovery, fund usage

While 25 per cent of the warrant price is to be paid upfront, the balance 75 per cent is to be paid on conversion

Updated On: 17 Jun 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

NCLAT rejects IDBI Bank's insolvency plea against Zee over Rs 150 cr dues

Section 10A of the IBC temporarily suspended the initiation of the insolvency process for defaults from March 25, 2020 to March 25, 2021 (a year) to provide relief to borrowers during COVID-19

Updated On: 07 Apr 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

'Rhea framed by media': Zee owner's apology after CBI closes SSR probe

Subhash Chandra admits Zee News led the charge against Rhea Chakraborty, apologising as the CBI confirms Sushant Rajput's death was not a murder

Updated On: 29 Mar 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Sony to continue aggressive investment in country, says India MD Banerjee

Japan's Sony will continue to invest aggressively in India, one of its most important media and entertainment global markets, with an eye on creating compelling contents, according to a senior company official. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) Managing Director and CEO Gaurav Banerjee told PTI that the company is not concerned about competition from Jio Hotstar combine but is rather looking at "working together to figure out how best to entertain India". SPNI is a part of Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation that had announced to invest USD 1.575 billion while announcing the failed merger with Zee in September 2021. Despite the failure of its merger with Zee, the company is open to explore alternative routes to grow, although the current focus is on growing and strengthening existing business, he added. "It (India) is one of the most significant and important markets for Sony globally and the reason for that is simple. One is this is the largest country by population ...

Updated On: 17 Dec 2024 | 9:38 PM IST

Arbitral tribunal rejects Zee Entertainment's claims against PSU RailTel

Zee Entertainment and its subsidiary Margo Networks have lost their claims in the arbitration against Navratna PSU RailTel Corporation of India. An arbitration tribunal -- formed over the dispute over the termination of the contract for content-on-demand (COD) by the PSU -- rejected the claim of Margo Networks. "This is to inform you that the Arbitral Tribunal vide its Arbitral Award has rejected the said claims filed by the Company and Margo against Railtel," according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and its subsidiary had initiated arbitration proceedings, opposing "wrongful termination of the Content on Demand Agreement" by Railtel, and claimed the amounts wrongfully forfeited by the public sector undertaking. Further, the Arbitral Tribunal has also rejected the counterclaims made by Railtel, it added. "The company is evaluating the option of filing an application/appeal before the appropriate Court for setting aside of th

Updated On: 26 Nov 2024 | 9:03 PM IST

Punit Goenka asks ZEEL board to relieve him from managing director position

He intends to dedicate his time and energy towards the set goals for the company's future, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises said in a press release

Updated On: 18 Nov 2024 | 10:44 PM IST

SAT adjourns hearing on Zee's plea against Sebi on fund diversion matter

Plea on alleged fund diversion matter may now be heard later in September

Updated On: 03 Sep 2024 | 10:21 PM IST

'Sebi chairperson Buch is corrupt', alleges Zee's Subhash Chandra

Regulatory official calls allegations "malicious and opportunist"

Updated On: 02 Sep 2024 | 11:32 PM IST

Zee Entertainment Q4 results: Posts consolidated net profit of Rs 13.35 cr

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13.35 crore in the March quarter. The company had posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 196.03 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated total income in the quarter stood at Rs 2,185.29 crore as against Rs 2,126.35 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, it added. In the fourth quarter of FY24, domestic advertising revenue grew 10.6 per cent year-on-year driven by the continued recovery in macro advertising environment and spending pickup by FMCG clients, while subscription revenue growth was driven by pick up in linear subscription, the company said in an investor presentation. Total expenses in the fourth quarter were lower at Rs 2,043.76 crore as compared to Rs 2,083.35 crore in the year-ago period. The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of Re 1 per equity share having face value of Re 1

Updated On: 17 May 2024 | 6:15 PM IST

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

Updated On: 16 Apr 2024 | 9:39 PM IST

Zee removed from F&O; FPIs up holdings in 7 Adani group companies

Adani Ports & SEZ has seen the highest increase at 26 basis points (bps) to 14.98 per cent followed by Adani Wilmar and Adani Green at 12 bps each

Updated On: 16 Apr 2024 | 9:14 PM IST

Zee fund diversion case: Chandra suppressed material facts, Sebi tells SAT

The market regulator is investigating the alleged fund diversion by Chandra and his son Punit Goenka, who is also the managing director and chief executive officer of Zee

Updated On: 14 Mar 2024 | 10:59 PM IST

Zee board expands scope of advisory panel to include probe assessment

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday said its board has expanded the scope of independent advisory panel to include investigation assessment. The announcement by the company comes amid the ongoing probe by market regulator Sebi against its promoters for fund diversion. Last week, the company announced constituting of independent advisory panel to curb erosion of its investor wealth in the wake of speculations leading to negative public opinion of the company. In a regulatory filing, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said, "On recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held today, has considered and approved to further expand and strengthen the role of the 'Independent Advisory Committee' by including 'Investigation Assessment' as a primary responsibility of this Committee.

Updated On: 27 Feb 2024 | 10:27 PM IST

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

Updated On: 21 Feb 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

Zee's IL T20 gets 46% women viewers, 2nd most watched franchise tournament

With a reach of 161 million views, a staggering 46 per cent of which being women viewers, Zee Entertainment has announced that the DP World ILT20 league continues to be the world's second most watched franchise-based cricket competition. The tournament garnered an impressive reach of 161 million for its first 18 matches, 56 per cent of the audience being under the age of 30, according to data released by BARC INDIA 2+, TV+OOH, and LIVE+PPL. The company has reported an uptick of 12 per cent among 15+ urban audiences in India compared to the inaugural edition. The time spent on the league, which started on January 19 has surged by an impressive 33 per cent among viewers aged 15 and above in urban India. "This substantial increase in viewing duration emphasizes the league's ability to captivate and retain the attention of its audience, contributing to a more immersive and rewarding viewer experience," said league's media rights holder ZEE in a statement. The tournament with six teams

Updated On: 08 Feb 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

Zee Entertainment mulls filing counterclaims against Sony India in SIAC

Legal experts say Zee took several steps to merge the companies which resulted in litigation costs

Updated On: 26 Jan 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

Zee moves NCLT, SAIC against Sony Pictures post collapse of merger deal

Meanwhile, Sony India is going full steam ahead with its plans without Zee and said it is looking for both organic and inorganic growth opportunities in India

Updated On: 24 Jan 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

Sony-Zee merger may be finalised by November despite appeals from banks

IDBI Bank and Axis Finance have both filed pleas National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) challenging the merger

Updated On: 18 Oct 2023 | 11:50 AM IST

Sony India says merger with Zee Ent likely delayed, to take few more months

(Reuters) -Japan's Sony Group Corp said on Friday a merger of its Indian unit with Zee Entertainment Enterprises, which was due to be completed by end-September, would likely take a few more months.

Updated On: 29 Sep 2023 | 2:22 PM IST

Zee row: SAT defers hearing on SEBI's confirmatory order to Sept 13

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Friday postponed to September 13 the final hearing on a plea challenging a SEBI's confirmatory order that barred Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra from holding any key positions in the company and other organisations. After hearing rejoinders from counsels Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Navroz Seervai, representing Goenka and Chandra, SAT said it will continue the hearing on September 13. SAT further stated that on September 14, it will hear Goenka and Chandra's rejoinders. In his rejoinder, Singhvi said that SEBI passed the confirmatory order without concluding the investigation and is based on mere speculation. The market regulator had no evidence beyond the bank statements to prove the allegations of round-tripping of funds, he added. SEBI's confirmatory order bars Goenka and Chandra from holding any directorship or other key managerial positions in the company and other organisations. Singhvi also said the Se

Updated On: 08 Sep 2023 | 6:31 PM IST