Zee to prune 15% workforce in structural revamp

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd yesterday said its MD & CEO Punit Goenka has initiated a process of rationalisation of workforce by 15 per cent to prune staff strength across the company. In a regulatory filing, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said Goenka has proposed a lean organisation structure to the board with a lateral structure […]

Punit Misra quits ZEEL

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), Punit Misra, the executive responsible for content and international markets, has stepped down. Misra’s departure comes in the wake of the recent exit of Rahul Johri, marking another notable shift in ZEEL’s leadership landscape. According to the Economic Times, Misra played a pivotal role in overseeing content strategies for ZEE’s […]

CNBC-Awaaz emerges as top Hindi business news channel

In a significant industry development, CNBC-Awaaz has claimed the top position among Hindi business news channels, surpassing its primary competitor Zee Business by a notable margin. According to the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNBC-Awaaz has secured a commanding market share of 52.4 percent, relegating Zee Business to the second […]

Zee Ent chief Punit Goenka trims own salary by 20%

India’s Zee Entertainment yesterday said its CEO Punit Goenka will take a 20 percent pay cut, days after downsizing the workforce at its technology and innovation centre, as part of the company’s cost-cut drive. The pay cut comes as the broadcaster tries to trim losses in some of its businesses, including its English TV channels, […]

Zee prunes Bengaluru tech company staff by 50%

Zee Entertainment yesterday said it has ”pruned” its Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) by about 50 per cent following the guidance of a special committee, which had conducted a critical assessment of its several business verticals. The MD & CEO has pruned TIC staff strength by 50 per cent to achieve a cost-effective structure, a […]

News18 Network appoints Amitosh Pal to lead business in eastern markets

News18 Network has made a significant announcement regarding the appointment of Amitosh Pal as Branch Head – Indian Languages (East) & Business Head – News18 Bangla, Odiya, Assam. In his new role, Amitosh will spearhead efforts to establish News18 Bangla as the preferred choice for advertisers and agencies, in addition to leading sales endeavors for […]