Zee Media

Private news broadcaster Zee Media on Tuesday reported a narrowing of its consolidated net loss to Rs 8.81 crore for the June quarter of FY26. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 10.38 crore during the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Media Corporation Ltd (ZMCL). Its revenue from operations rose 3.63 per cent to Rs 182.36 crore in the June quarter. It was Rs 175.96 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. ZMCL's total expenses were at Rs 194.55 crore, down 2.4 per cent in the June quarter of FY26. Total income of ZMCL, which includes other income, stood at Rs 183.11 crore, up 3.24 per cent. ZMCL is one of the leading news networks in India. Formerly known as Zee News Ltd, it operates a cluster of 20 TV news channels. Shares of Zee Media Corporation Ltd settled at Rs 13.72 apiece on the BSE, up 0.44 per cent from the previous close.

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Zee Media on Monday reported widening of its consolidated net loss to Rs 36.76 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 6.51 crore during the January-March period of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Media Corporation Ltd (ZMCL). Revenue from operations was down 13 per cent to Rs 155.80 crore in March quarter. Total expenses were at Rs 200.21 crore, up 6.4 per cent from the year-ago period. In the quarter, ZMCL's advertising revenue was down 13.5 per cent to Rs 145.44 crore. Its subscription revenue was also down 6.9 per cent to Rs 10 crore. Total income of Zee Media, which includes other income, was also down 16.8 per cent to Rs 161.72 crore. In FY25, ZMCL's loss widened to Rs 119.42 crore from Rs 98.43 crore a year ago. Total consolidated income was at Rs 632.97 crore, down 4.53 per cent. ZMCL is one of the leading news networks in India. Formerly known as Zee News Ltd, it operates a cluster of 20 TV ne

Punit Goenka has resigned as the Managing Director of Zee Entertainment and has been appointed as CEO to have his focus entirely on operational responsibilities assigned to him by the board of the company. The board has "accepted the resignation of Punit Goenka as Managing Director of the Company and appointed him as CEO," said Zee Entertainment in a regulatory update. Mukund Galgali, Chief Financial Officer of Zee Entertainment, will assume the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Company, it added. Goenka's resignation as MD was effective from close of the business hours on November 18, and he was appointed as CEO the same day. The change would be like the existing full-time employment for Goenka, however the variable portion of his salary (40 per cent) will be paid to him only on achievement of certain milestones, subject to a maximum cap as defined by the Board, according to the statement. ZEE said: "With this step, he intends to dedicate his time entirely towards th

Zee Media share news: Zee Media share was locked in its upper circuit on the back of the news that the board has approved fund raising of up to Rs 200 crore by issue of warrants to FPIs

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The uptick in share price came after the board of directors of the company approved a fund raise of up to Rs 200 crore via all permitted instruments

Media baron Subhash Chandra on Monday said despite various challenges, Zee Media remains committed to deliver unbiased and credible news focused on public interest. Addressing a press conference here, he asked all stakeholders, including viewers and regulatory bodies, to recognise and stand against the threats to press freedom. "A free and independent media is crucial for the health of our beloved country in terms of its economy, the social structure, protection of weaker people of society, reduction of corruption and finally the democracy," Chandra said. Media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy but faces increasing pressure from the governing class, whether the legislature, executive, corporates and more, he said. There are structured attempts to malign the media to achieve their agenda, he added. "Governments exert pressure on media through advertising influence or use of state machinery to threaten so that the press can be prevented from publishing factual ...

The Zee statement said the Board took the step based on legal advice after a detailed consultation with legal experts

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The merger was previously approved by all regulatory bodies and was expected to be completed by September

News broadcaster Zee Media on Wednesday said it has withdrawn its Expression of Interest (EOI) and would not bid for the debt-ridden Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL). Though Zee Media Corporation Ltd (ZMCL), earlier known as Zee News, has not specified any reason in a notice to bourses but said it will not participate in the resolution plan of RBNL. "We would like to inform you that the Company has withdrawn its EOI filed with the CIRP on June 27, 2023, and accordingly the Company shall not be participating in the resolution plan of RBNL," the company said. Earlier on May 5, the board of ZMCL had granted the approval to the company to submit EOI with the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Professional (CIRP') of RBNL. Earlier this year in February, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had directed to initiate CIRP against RBNL, which operates the Big FM radio network. The NCLT order came over a petition filed by IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd. ZMCL is one

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The board is currently reviewing the detailed order and appropriate legal advice is being sought in order to take the next steps as required, Zee Entertainment Chairman R Gopalan said

CEO Yoshida said that India has become the most populous country in the world and this has created innumerable opportunities for growth and this is especially true for the entertainment industry

In its company filing, Zee Media said that a resolution had been passed on May 5, 2023, that granted approval to the company to submit its EOI with the CIRP of RBNL

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