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Subhash Chandra’s Zee pledge saga: How promoter leverage turned growth ambition into a debt trap

Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group expansion was fuelled partly by borrowing against pledged Zee shares, with personal guarantees adding to the promoter’s obligations. When the IL&FS crisis tightened liquidity and Zee’s share price fell, lenders enforced pledges, eroding Chandra’s stake. The episode offers lessons on promoter leverage, collateral risk and investing.

The Economic Times

Zee Entertainment shares crash 14% amid Subhash Chandra’s 99.97% loan haircut row

Zee Entertainment shares crashed on Monday after the NCLT approved a repayment plan involving founder Subhash Chandra. The plan entails a recovery of around Rs 6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore, implying a 99.97% haircut.

The Economic Times

Zee Entertainment shares rally 8% after SAT grants interim relief in Sebi order

Zee Entertainment's shares experienced a surge following the Securities Appellate Tribunal's grant of interim relief. The tribunal has put a hold on SEBI's order, permitting promoters to issue preferential warrants. Additionally, ZEEL is allowed to utilize mutual fund units for dividend distribution. However, this relief comes with the condition of…

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Zee Entertainment shares jump 6% after Rs 418 crore FDI approval

Zee Entertainment shares jumped after receiving government approval for a Rs 418 crore foreign investment from an Invesco-managed fund. This marks the fund's return to ZEEL's shareholder base after a previous exit. The investment comes as the company navigates challenges in its broadcasting business but sees improvements in its digital…

The Economic Times

Will Zee Entertainment’s FIFA World Cup deal turn the needle for its 3.3 crore shareholders?

Zee Entertainment Enterprises pulled off a surprise win by securing India's broadcast and digital rights for multiple FIFA events through 2034, including the FIFA World Cups in 2026 and 2030, after rivals failed to clinch the deal. The move has boosted investor optimism, with Zee shares gaining over 30% in…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: How to watch every match online free from anywhere

How to watch every FIFA World Cup match online, free streaming options, TV channels, mobile apps, match schedules, and live coverage from anywhere in the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to captivate global audiences with 48 teams. In India, Zee Entertainment's Unite8 Sports channels and ZEE5 will…

The Economic Times

Best apps to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live on your mobile phone free in India

Looking for the best apps to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live? The FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun. Indian viewers can watch all matches on Zee5 with a subscription. Selected games, including the final, will be broadcast free on DD Sports. International viewers have various free streaming options.…

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Zee Entertainment to raise $241 million for stategic initiatives

Zee Entertainment is all set to gather 23 billion rupees to fuel its ambitious business strategies, following a significant win in securing the broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India.

The Economic Times

Nykaa seeks to include Meta in music copyright fight with Zee

Zee Entertainment has sued Nykaa for allegedly using its copyrighted songs in Instagram reels to promote its products, seeking $210,000 in damages, Reuters reported this month.

The Economic Times

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' makers agree to CBFC cuts; film to be resubmitted for certification

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, co-producer of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' film, on Friday told the Bombay High Court it has agreed to the cuts suggested by the Censor Board.

The Times of India

Emergency film release stalled to avoid impact on BJP poll prospects: Zee to Bombay HC

Zee Entertainment, the co-producer of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, has told the Bombay High Court that the censor clearance is being delayed because the BJP is sceptical that the film may affect its prospects in the upcoming Haryana elections, Bar and Bench reported.

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‘Error, look into facts’: SC sets aside Delhi HC’s takedown order to Bloomberg on Zee report

Days after the Delhi High Court directed media outlet Bloomberg to take down its “defamatory article” on alleged irregularities at Zee Entertainment, the Supreme Court has stayed the order, saying the court made an “perpetuated an error” and needed to “look into facts”, Livelaw reported.

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HC upholds order directing Bloomberg to take down Zee ‘irregularities’ report

The Delhi High Court has upheld the trial court order directing Bloomberg to take down a report alleging that the Securities and Exchange Board of India had found irregularities to the tune of 241 million US dollars at Zee Entertainment, Bar and Bench reported.

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NCLT seeks Sony response to Zee plea seeking merger

Correction at 11.45 am on June 18: This report earlier carried a logo which belonged to Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) instead of Zee Entertainment Enterprises. ZMCL is not involved in the transaction between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and Sony Pictures Networks India. The error is regretted.

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‘Disappointed’: Sony after Singapore centre allows Zee to move India tribunal

The Sony group, or Culver Max Entertainment Pvt Ltd, has reportedly expressed disappointment after the Singapore International Arbitration Centre denied its petition to restrain Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd from approaching NCLT to enforce the merger that was called off.

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Zee vs Sony arbitration hearing in Singapore tomorrow: Report

The hearing for an emergency arbitration in the Zee-Sony merger case will take place at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre on Wednesday, according to a report by CNBC-TV18.