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Media stocks gain as analysts greet Zee results
MUMBAI: It was a hectic week with the Reserve Bank of India credit policy, annual results for several companies – Zee Telefilms and ETC Networks amongst others. The BSE Sensex gained 42.60 points, or 1.4 per cent, for the week to settle at 2,966.63, recovering from a 6-month low of 2,924.03 in the previous week. The week was a comparatively good one for listed media stocks as many of them rose higher as compared to the previous fortnights.
On 2 May, Zee Telefilms opened the day on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at Rs 76.85; dropped 0.39 per cent to end the day at Rs 76.55. The scrip has gained due to the positive sentiments expressed by financial analysts post the declaration of the annual results on 28 April 2003. The scrip had dropped to Rs 67.4 on 19 April and Rs 65.80 on 12 April. The volume of shares trades was around 4.87 million shares on 2 May.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Zee Telefilm scrip started the day (2 May) at Rs 76.65; increased by 0.33 per cent to end the day at Rs 76.75 as compared to Rs 67.50 on 19 April and Rs 65.50 on 12 April. The volume of shares traded was around 9.33 million.
The Balaji Telefilms scrip opened the day (2 May 2003) at Rs 65.5; dropped 0.92 per cent and ended the day at Rs 64.90. The volume traded was 25,356 shares. This is higher than Rs 60.85 on 17 April and Rs 59.75 on 12 April on the BSE. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 67.80; fell by 0.76 per cent to end the day at Rs 65. However, the price was higher as compared to Rs 61.80 on 17 April and Rs 59.10 on 12 April. Balaji Telefilms annual results will be announced on 22 May.
The Television Eighteen India scrip opened at Rs 71.05 on 2 May, rose by 5.49 per cent to Rs 74.95 on the BSE. A total of 145,405 shares were traded. On the NSE, it opened at Rs 73.90, rose to Rs 74.60 (up 4.70 per cent). A total of 671,655 shares were traded. For the year ended March 2003, the company’s revenue is up 25.06 per cent, at Rs 361.7 million, compared to Rs 289.21 million last year. Net profit for the year is at Rs 30.2 million, compared to a loss of Rs 46.41 million last year.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL) opened the day (2 May) at Rs 55.05; rose 1.82 per cent to end the day at Rs 56.05. The price is higher than that which existed on 17 April – namely Rs 48. On the NSE, the scrip ended the day at Rs 55.75 (up 0.75 per cent).
Cinevistaas opened the day (2 May) at Rs 23.8 grew by 2.52 per cent to end the day at Rs 24.40 on the BSE. The scrip is still hovering around the same level as it was placed at Rs 21.30 on 17 April and Rs 22.85 on 11 April. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 25.35; rose by 3.73 per cent to end the day at Rs 25.00.
Creative Eye opened the day (2 May) at Rs 10.45 and dropped to Rs 10.05 on the BSE. On the NSE, the scrip rose by 4.90 per cent to end the day at Rs 10.70.
The ETC Networks scrip rose opened the day at Rs 39.8; dropped by 2.39 per cent to end the day at Rs 38.85 on the BSE. The scrip was placed higher at Rs 41.15 on 17 April and Rs 39.80 on 12 April.
ETC Networks Ltd announced an audited profit after tax of Rs 141.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2003 as compared to a net loss of Rs 141 million during the previous year. The company board, which held its meeting on 28 April, recommended a payment of 20 per cent maiden dividend.
On 29 April, the ETC Networks scrip opened the day at Rs 41.45 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and dropped 2.29 per cent to end the day at Rs 40.65. The 52-week high and low of the company were Rs 99 and Rs 33 respectively.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
