| Commenting
on the result Zee chairman Subhash Chandra said, “Our subscriber base this
year has crossed the 2 million mark of which over one million were added during
this financial year. We firmly believe that the growth will accelerate in the
ensuing time.” Added
Dish TV MD Jawahar Goel,“Today, we are the only platform that offers 170
digital channels that combines the best of both worlds, in terms of both extensive
international and regional content for our all discerning subscribers. In June
2007, we have acquired additional two satellite transponders which coupled with
our advanced channel compression and multiplexing systems, are expected to give
us a competitive advantage, which will be difficult to match. We plan to take
the number of channels upto 200 plus, by the present year end. In our mission
to provide the Indian viewer with the best in entertainment, the enhanced channel
capacity will provide us a clear edge over others.” Commented
Dish TV CEO Arun Kapoor, “ We reach 4100 markets in this vast expanse called
India, through an integrated sales and distribution set up comprising 35000 dealers
and 400 distributors. Nearness to our consumers across market segments, has given
us a lead in reaching out to them, with better sales and service support. This
year we have added several new zonal offices and set up an enhanced logistics
infrastructure to facilitate the trade and consumers. "
About 12,500 service personnel across the country and over 100 Dish Care Centre
(DCC) are today, providing quality service to our esteemed subscribers' at their
doorstep. Moreover, our understanding of the consumer pulse, that has translated
into consumer friendly strategies w.r.t. multiple packages, price points, exciting
consumer offers, has been instrumental in driving our fast paced growth. This
will only quicken in times to come. We are all set to cross the 3 million mark
in the coming financial year." | 
