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SPNI, ZEEL announce revised pricing with launch of new channels

Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) and ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) have unveiled a revised Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) effective February 1, 2025. This update includes changes in channel and bouquet pricing, the launch of a new SPNI movie channel, and strategic adjustments in ZEEL’s a la carte and bouquet offerings to align ...

SEBI rejects settlement plea, deepens probe into Zee

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has rejected a settlement application filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and its CEO Punit Goenka, The Storyboard18 reported yesterday.

The probe's scope has been broadened to include

Surbhi Nagpal appointed National Sales Head for Wion, Zee Business

Surbhi Nagpal, a seasoned sales leader with over two decades of experience, has taken on a new role as the National Head of Sales for Wion and Zee Business, part of the Zee Media Group. Based in Noida, Nagpal will lead efforts to drive revenue, optimize sales operations, and bolster profitability for both channels. Nagpal's illustrious career...

Film fraternity lauds PM Modi vision for WAVES 2025

Prominent figures from India’s film and entertainment industry have applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. Scheduled to take place from February 5 to February 9 in New Delhi, the summit aims to position India as a global hub for creative exce...

Shobit Arora joins Network18 as National Head of Connected TV

In a strategic move to strengthen its Connected TV business, Network18 has appointed Shobit Arora as the National Head of Connected TV for its flagship news channels—CNN News18, CNBC TV18, and CNBC Awaaz. Arora, a seasoned media professional with over 14 years of industry experience, brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Prior to join...

PM Modi compares WAVES to Davos’ WEF in year’s last ‘Mann Ki Baat’

India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time in February next year, which will be a global platform for its creative talents, fostering collaborations and showcasing the country's potential as a hub for world-class content creation.

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!