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Media stocks slightly lower than their last week levels
MUMBAI: The week witnessed heavy volatility and the 30-stock BSE Sensex fell by 16.63 points, or 0.56 per cent to dip to 2,950. The frontline stocks lost ground even as there was interest in mid-cap stocks and companies. Amongst the media stocks, companies such as ETC Networks and Creative Eye have gained whereas others dipped from their last week price levels.
On 9 May, Zee Telefilms opened the day on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at Rs 78.65 dropped 3.38 per cent to end the day at Rs 75.60 ( as compared to Rs 76.55 on 2 May). The euphoria over the results declared on 28 April 2003 continues and has managed to ensure that the price remained over the Rs 70-mark. The volume of shares trades was around 2.74 million shares on 9 May.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Zee Telefilm scrip started the day (2 May) at Rs 78.40; fell by 4.38 per cent to end the day at Rs 75.40 (Rs 76.75 on 2 May). The volume of shares traded was around 5.35 million.
The Balaji Telefilms scrip opened the day (9 May 2003) at Rs 60.3; dropped 0.91 per cent and ended the day at Rs 59.75 (as compared to Rs 64.90 on 2 May). The volume traded was 38,559 shares.
On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 60.00; fell by 0.42 per cent to end the day at Rs 59.65 (as compared to Rs 65 on 2 May). Balaji Telefilms annual results will be announced on 22 May.
The Television Eighteen India scrip opened at Rs 72.65 on 9 May, dropped 2.20 per cent to Rs 71.05 (as compared to Rs 74.95 on 2 May) on the BSE. On the NSE, it opened at Rs 73.00, dropped 2.34 per cent Rs 70.90 ( as compared to Rs 74.60 on 2 May).
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL) opened the day (9 May) at Rs 54.70; dropped 0.46 per cent to end the day at Rs 54.45 (as compared to Rs 56.05 on 2 May). On the NSE, the scrip ended the day at Rs 54.40 (down 1.00 per cent) as compared to Rs 55.75 on 2 May.
Cinevistaas opened the day (9 May) at Rs 26.05; dropped by a huge 9.79 per cent to end the day at Rs 23. 50 – as compared to Rs 24.40 on 2 May on the BSE. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 25.90; dropped by 3.59 per cent to end the day at Rs 25.50.
Creative Eye opened the day (9 May) at Rs 12.20 and dropped by 5.33 per cent to Rs 11.55 on the BSE. On the NSE, the scrip dropped by 6.50 per cent to end the day at Rs 11.50.
The ETC Networks scrip rose opened the day at Rs 44.85; rose by 0.33 per cent to end the day at Rs 45 ( as compared to Rs 38.85 on the BSE on 2 May).
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
