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ETC clears issue of fresh equity to Zee
ETC Networks approved the issue of fresh equity to Zee Telefilms on preferential basis at an extraordinary general meeting held on Tuesday.
The members of ETC Networks have approved issues of upto 22,20,812 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 21.52 per share, aggregating Rs. 6,99,99,994/- to Zee Telefims Ltd. on preferential allotment basis. The Zee board has already approved the investment in equity of ETC. Instead of being a stand-alone broadcaster, ETC Networks will now be part of the strong Zee-Turner bouquet. It will also benefit from financial and business resources of Zee and access to overseas markets, the company claims.
ETC chairperson Mr. Jagjit Singh Kohli said that consolidation of channel interests and co-operation would allow his company to have tremendous opportunities to build on synergies. The Company from being a standalone broadcaster would be a part of a strong Zee Turner bouquet, as a result of which, there would be improved content offerings, that will drive viewership and subscriber fees, he said.
As an immediate benefit of this tie-up, ETC channels will have access to a large pool of resources of Zee in India and abroad. It will also include content, copyrights of films and songs, marketing and sales network internationally. ETC will be able to augment its revenue streams by content syndication and subscriptions from overseas markets especially for its most prestigious and valuable property Gurbani, says the company.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
