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  • Zee hits the refresh button with ‘Z’ Whats Next and a bold new content-tech vision

    Zee hits the refresh button with ‘Z’ Whats Next and a bold new content-tech vision

    MUMBAI: In true blockbuster style, Zee has dropped the curtain on its next chapter with the launch of ‘Z’ Whats Next — an industry-first initiative that pulls back the screen on what the network is cooking up next. The house of Zee, known for its deep cultural roots and mass appeal, used the platform to flex its new brand promise “Yours Truly, Z” and show just how serious it is about shaping the entertainment of tomorrow.

    The event gave partners a front-row pass to Zee’s evolution into a content-tech juggernaut. It wasn’t just a sizzle reel, this was Zee laying down the gauntlet, revealing innovations that blend storytelling, tech, and culture with a crisp vision for platform-fluid audiences.

    While OTT is riding high, Zee made it clear: TV’s still the big boss in Bharat. With 50 channels across 11 languages and a reach of 208 million households, the network reaffirmed its status as India’s storytelling powerhouse. But this isn’t the Zee of yesteryears, it’s doubling down on content that moves fluidly from TV to OTT to social, building characters that aren’t just watched, but followed, mimicked, and memed.

    And yes, those characters? They’re not just protagonists. They’re Dilfluencers — hearts-first heroes who spark conversations and shift behaviours across the country.

    As part of this high-octane unveiling, Zee introduced two shiny new hybrid channels:

      . Zee Power: A next-gen Kannada channel tailored for semi-urban and youth audiences in Karnataka. It’s edgy, aspirational, and unapologetically high-energy. Set to launch in August 2025, the channel’s line-up includes five fiction shows, a daily non-fiction fix, movies galore, and World Television Premieres to keep the pulse racing.

     .  Zee BanglaSonar: A first-of-its-kind hybrid channel for Bengali-speaking audiences nationwide. With its golden tagline ‘Sonar Ghar, Notun Kahini’ (A Golden Home for New Stories), the channel blends fiction, non-fiction, films, and never-seen-before formats rooted in local flavour and modern flair.

    As it opens its arms to collaborators and creators, one thing’s clear: the ‘Z’ in Zee now also stands for Zeitgeist.
     

  • Zee shareholders reject preferential issue of fully converible warrants to promoter group

    Zee shareholders reject preferential issue of fully converible warrants to promoter group

    MUMBAI: Minority shareholders of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) have voted against a proposal to issue fully convertible warrants to promoter group entities on a preferential basis. The special resolution, proposed at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on 10 July 2025, failed to secure the necessary majority.

    The EGM, chaired by R Gopalan, commenced at 11:00 a.m. IST and concluded at 12:25 p.m. IST. The company had provided both remote e-voting and e-voting facilities during the meeting for its shareholders.

    According to the scrutinizer’s report, 59.5140 per cent of the total valid votes cast were in favour of the resolution, while 40.4860 per cent were against it. For a special resolution to pass, the votes cast in favour must be at least three times the votes cast against it. As this condition was not met, the resolution failed.

    A company spokesperson for Zeel acknowledged the outcome, noting that 60 per cent of participating shareholders supported the resolution and expressed gratitude for their backing. The spokesperson also stated that the board and management respect the decision of the remaining shareholders and remain focused on maximising and safeguarding shareholder value.

    The company highlighted its ongoing efforts to improve performance and profitability, particularly in boosting margin profile and reducing losses within the digital segment. Zeel intends to continue leveraging its cash reserves and entrepreneurial spirit to build a strong foundation, address market shifts, and outperform competition. The board’s guidance will further fortify the company against unforeseen events and drive growth and investment in technology and innovation.

    The total number of shareholders on the cut-off date (3 July 2025) was 653,378. A total of nine promoter and promoter group shareholders and 114 public shareholders attended the meeting via video conferencing/other audio-visual means. The resolution involved the “issue of fully convertible warrants to the promoter group entities on preferential basis.”

  • Z shareholders back new board appointments

    Z shareholders back new board appointments

    MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (Z) today announced that its shareholders have decisively approved the appointments of advertising professional  Divya Karani as an independent director and Saurav Adhikari as a non-executive director to the company’s board. The endorsement, secured through a remote e-voting postal ballot that concluded today, reflects strong shareholder confidence in the board’s ability to drive value creation and foster robust growth.

    The company’s strategic vision includes enhancing board guidance and strengthening its governance framework. The inclusion of highly experienced individuals from diverse sectors is central to this approach, a company press release states. Karani and adhikari are expected to provide comprehensive guidance to the management team, ensuring effective execution of the strategic growth plan.

    Karani brings over three decades of experience in the advertising and media sectors, notably as the chief executive of dentsu media, south Asia. Her insights are anticipated to be invaluable for advertising revenue. Adhikari, with more than 30 years of expertise in global technology, fast-moving consumer goods, and consumer durables, will contribute significantly from an operations and investment perspective. He is the founder and senior partner at Indus Tech Edge Fund I.

    Z chairman R. Gopalan expressed gratitude to shareholders, highlighting the “sharp business acumen” and “creative expertise” that the two directors will bring to the board. He reiterated  that they  will only strengthen “the  board’s directional guidance to the management team as the company progresses towards the targeted aspirations. We remain committed towards fortifying Z and maximizing shareholder value, through all our decisions.”