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ZEEL sees industry consolidation as boost to bargaining power

ZEEL sees industry consolidation as boost to bargaining power

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 23, 2025

CEO Puneet Goenka reaffirms 8% ad revenue growth target for FY26 despite limited visibility on recovery


Monsoon Marketing: How brands are cashing in on India’s rain romance

Monsoon Marketing: How brands are cashing in on India’s rain romance

  • by Saumya Tyagi
  • July 14, 2025

Marketers across India are tapping nostalgia, regional trends, and rainy-day cravings to turn showers into sales


Zee Entertainment launches R.I.S.E to redefine brand building

Zee Entertainment launches R.I.S.E to redefine brand building

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 11, 2025

Conceptualised as a flagship initiative, R.I.S.E stands for Results | Integration | Strategy | Engagement


WPP Media’s new playbook: All set to move the needle with integration, AI & client focus?

WPP Media’s new playbook: All set to move the needle with integration,...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 09, 2025

Industry leaders say WPP's restructuring signals unified leadership and clearly defined client solution leads, makes the process more streamlined, and is a timely shift


ZEEL promoter stake hike: Vote of confidence or governance red flag?

ZEEL promoter stake hike: Vote of confidence or governance red flag?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • July 02, 2025

ZEEL’s July 10 shareholder vote on promoter fund infusion is crucial. Experts say backing it is key, as fresh capital will help Zee compete with...


Zee’s big bet on ‘Z’ boosts stock: Beginning of a meaningful turnaround?

Zee’s big bet on ‘Z’ boosts stock: Beginning of a meaningful turnaround?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • June 27, 2025

Once weighed down by the collapse of its merger with Sony and growing scrutiny over leadership, ZEEL is now attempting a strategic reset: a sharper...


ZEEL targets 2x growth in domestic ad revenue by FY28

ZEEL targets 2x growth in domestic ad revenue by FY28

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2025

The company plans to renew its focus on FTA channels and monetise CTV; ZEEL is also working on building tailored solutions for brands


Q4 FY25: ZEEL’s YoY ad revenue drops 25%; profit soars 1,304%

Q4 FY25: ZEEL’s YoY ad revenue drops 25%; profit soars 1,304%

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2025

Subscription revenue grew 4% year-on-year to Rs 987 crore from Rs 949 crore in Q4 FY24


Media Stocks: A mix of volatility & stability

Media Stocks: A mix of volatility & stability

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 22, 2025

NDTV and ZMCL showed strong upward momentum, while others like ZEEL and Network18 remained relatively range-bound


ZEEL records 207% Y-o-Y jump in profit in Q3 FY25

ZEEL records 207% Y-o-Y jump in profit in Q3 FY25

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 24, 2025

Total revenue down by 3% to Rs 2,013 crore


Focusing on strengthening Zee’s Hindi programming: Punit Goenka

Focusing on strengthening Zee’s Hindi programming: Punit Goenka

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 24, 2025

During Q3 FY25, the subscription revenue of the company grew by 7 % Y-o-Y, with Goenka asserting that it will grow more after a couple...


ZEEL shareholders reject reappointment of Punit Goenka as Director

ZEEL shareholders reject reappointment of Punit Goenka as Director

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 29, 2024

At ZEEL's 42nd AGM, 50.4% of the votes were against the proposal for Goenka's reappointment, said the company in its regulatory filing


Punit Goenka withdraws consent for re-appointment as MD of ZEEL

Punit Goenka withdraws consent for re-appointment as MD of ZEEL

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 25, 2024

In his new approach, the ZEEL CEO aims to further enhance his presence in key operational markets to further tap into the pulse of the...


ZEE’s independent investigation committee submits report, finds no material irregularities

ZEE’s independent investigation committee submits report, finds no material irregularities

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 10, 2024

The Board has advised the company to proactively settle any pending adjudication proceedings with SEBI in a time-bound manner


Star terminates $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal with ZEEL

Star terminates $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal with ZEEL

  • by Team PITCH-new
  • August 01, 2024

In a BSE filing, ZEEL said that Star India, on June 20, communicated to ZEEL about ending the agreement and “opted to only seek damages...


'Two players coming together does not make us less capable of competing with them'

'Two players coming together does not make us less capable of competing...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • August 01, 2024

Punit Goenka, ZEEL MD & CEO, spoke about the business performance in Q1, the competitive landscape, and the company's forward-looking growth, during the Q1 FY25...


Shareholders approve fundraising of Rs 2000 crore: ZEEL informs BSE, NSE

Shareholders approve fundraising of Rs 2000 crore: ZEEL informs BSE, NSE

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 16, 2024

The company notified BSE and NSE about the results of the e-voting process held on Monday, July 15


ZEEL’s CFO Rohit Kumar Gupta quits

ZEEL’s CFO Rohit Kumar Gupta quits

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 19, 2024

Mukund Galgali will be acting Chief Financial Officer


ZEEL to consider raising of funds this week

ZEEL to consider raising of funds this week

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 04, 2024

The company has informed BSE that directors of the company will meet on June 6, 2024, to consider raising of funds by way of issuance...


Abby Awards 2024: Leo Burnett, FCB win big; ZEEL is broadcaster of the year

Abby Awards 2024: Leo Burnett, FCB win big; ZEEL is broadcaster of...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 31, 2024

FCB Group India walks away with both Grand Prix of the day


Hopeful that NTO 3.0 will strengthen Pay TV ecosystem: Punit Goenka

Hopeful that NTO 3.0 will strengthen Pay TV ecosystem: Punit Goenka

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 28, 2024

Speaking during recent earnings call, Goenka, the MD & CEO of ZEEL, said the industry will see healthy growth in the high single digit for...


ZEE withdraws NCLT plea for Sony merger: Move to find new partner?

ZEE withdraws NCLT plea for Sony merger: Move to find new partner?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • April 17, 2024

Also, the withdrawal of the plea will mean one less litigation for ZEEL which might help the company in the long run, say experts


We are going through a revival process: R Gopalan, ZEE Board Chairman

We are going through a revival process: R Gopalan, ZEE Board Chairman

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 06, 2024

The ZEEL Board is yet to form a view on the continuance of Punit Goenka as MD, Gopalan said during an investor conference call


ZEEL sets up ‘Independent Investigation Committee’ to protect shareholder rights

ZEEL sets up ‘Independent Investigation Committee’ to protect shareholder rights

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 28, 2024

The investigation committee will fact-check allegations and can appoint any independent outside agency to assist the Committee in fulfilling its charter


ZEEL’s revenue down 3% in Q3 FY24

ZEEL’s revenue down 3% in Q3 FY24

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • February 14, 2024

The net profit of ZEEL for Q3 FY24 was Rs 58.5 crore, up from Rs 24.32 crore in the same period in FY23


ICC TV rights: Is the ZEEL-Disney Star agreement at risk?

ICC TV rights: Is the ZEEL-Disney Star agreement at risk?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 23, 2024

There's more legal trouble waiting for ZEE if it fails to comply to its agreement with Disney over the TV rights for ICC Men's and...


Merger off: How will it impact Zee share prices?

Merger off: How will it impact Zee share prices?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 23, 2024

The tumultuous two years of the Zee-Sony merger saga saw ZEEL’s share prices yo-yoing; analysts say Zee’s valuation is likely to drop to levels seen...


Network18 & ZEEL announce new RIO; change pricing of channels, discontinue bouquets

Network18 & ZEEL announce new RIO; change pricing of channels, discontinue bouquets

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 04, 2024

The Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) for Network18 and ZEEL will come into effect on Feb 1, 2024


Vikas Sachdeva joins ZEEL as EVP & Head - International Ad Sales

Vikas Sachdeva joins ZEEL as EVP & Head - International Ad Sales

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 03, 2024

Prior to this, Vikas Sachdeva was head of India international ad sales at Disney Star


ZEEL appoints 3 new independent directors

ZEEL appoints 3 new independent directors

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 18, 2023

Venkata Ramana Murthy Pinisetti, Shishir Babubhai Desai and Uttam Prakash Agarwal have been named Additional Directors for a three-year term


ZEEL working towards closing merger with Sony: Reports

ZEEL working towards closing merger with Sony: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 30, 2023

In its response to stock exchanges, the media company also refuted reports of the merger falling through


ZEEL expenses for merger touch Rs 176 crore: Report

ZEEL expenses for merger touch Rs 176 crore: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 28, 2023

The company reportedly said that it is in the process of applying to the MIB for the transfer of TV channel licences obtained by ZEEL...


ZEEL revenue up 20% in Q2 FY24

ZEEL revenue up 20% in Q2 FY24

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • November 10, 2023

Digital platform Zee5 saw a revenue jump of 59%


ZEEL appoints Deepu Bansal as Independent Director for 3 years

ZEEL appoints Deepu Bansal as Independent Director for 3 years

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 13, 2023

Bansal, is a Chartered Accountant, and a certified ESG professional from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India


New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 02, 2023

The Managing Director and CEO of ZEEL also said during the Q4 earnings conference that final legal issues regarding the merger with Sony were being...


ZEEL posts Rs 8168 cr as revenue for FY23

ZEEL posts Rs 8168 cr as revenue for FY23

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

ZEE5’s total revenue for the year stands at Rs 741 crore, up 36% compared to the previous fiscal


ZEEL to appeal against NCLT order: Reports

ZEEL to appeal against NCLT order: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 24, 2023

The network is expected to contest that it did not have the opportunity to present its arguments


ZEEL bullish on ad revenue growth in Q3

ZEEL bullish on ad revenue growth in Q3

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • November 10, 2020

Speaking to analysts during the Q2 FY21 earnings call, the company also discussed NTO 2.0 impact on...


ZEEL posts profit of Rs 93.41 crore in Q2

ZEEL posts profit of Rs 93.41 crore in Q2

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 03, 2020

The company’s domestic subscription revenue grew 2.3% on a like-to-like basis whereas advertising revenue declined by 26.3% YoY Zee Entertainment and Enterprises Ltd has reported...


Invesco Oppenheimer fund buys 11% stake in ZEEL for Rs 4,224 cr

Invesco Oppenheimer fund buys 11% stake in ZEEL for Rs 4,224 cr

  • by pitchteam
  • August 01, 2019

Essel Group had initiated the process of divesting its key assets, with an aim to repay all the lenders by September Essel Group has announced...


ESSEL ENGAGES investment BANKERS TO IDENTIFY A Strategic PARTNER IN ZEEL as it  transforms in a convergent world.

ESSEL ENGAGES investment BANKERS TO IDENTIFY A Strategic PARTNER IN ZEEL as...

  • by pitchteam
  • November 14, 2018

Subhash Chandra and family along with its advisors met in Mumbai over the Diwali weekend to undertake a strategic review of its businesses in view...


Zee Entertainment launches first of its kind online platform for small retail advertisers: zeemitra.com

Zee Entertainment launches first of its kind online platform for small retail...

  • by pitchteam
  • November 01, 2018

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a leading media & entertainment powerhouse, announced the launch of 


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