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ETC buyback offer opens on 18 May
MUMBAI: ETC Networks announced today that it would open its buyback offer on 18 May and the last date would be either upon exhaustion of Rs 61.63 million or 20 April 2006, whichever is earlier.
The company had declared early this month that it would buyback its fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each from the existing owners of shares of the company through the open market through stock exchange using the electronic trading facilities of the Stock Exchange,Mumbai (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
The price would not exceed Rs 50 per share as maximum buyback price payable in cash, for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 61.63 million which represents approximately 10 per cent of the aggregate of the company’s paid-up equity share capital and free reserves as on 31 March, 2005.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
