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Media stocks stable despite high volatility in tech counters
MUMBAI: The BSE sensex finished the week flat at 2985, after losing 3.2 per cent over the past one month. The week was marked by high volatility of tech stocks. Many software stocks dipped on the country’s stock exchanges due to disappointing results of major tech companies. However, the listed media stocks and TV companies survived.
On 17 April, Zee Telefilms opened the day at Rs 67.4 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and ended the day at Rs 67.4 (as compared to Rs 65.80 on 12 April). The volume of shares trades was around 507,298 shares.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Zee Telefilm scrip started the day (17 April) at Rs 68.30; fell marginally by 0.07 per cent and ended the day at Rs 67.50 (as compared to Rs 65.50 on 12 April). The volume of shares traded was around 1.01 million.
The Balaji Telefilms scrip opened and ended the day (17 April) at Rs 60.85 (as compared to Rs 59.75 on 12 April) on the BSE. On the NSE, it fell by 1.23 per cent to end the day at Rs 61.80 as compared to Rs 59.10 on 12 April.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL) finished the day (17 April) at Rs 48. On the NSE, the scrip rose to Rs 48.95 – up 1.98 per cent.
Cinevistaas grew by 3.86 per cent to end the day (17 April) at Rs 21.30 – slightly lower than 22.85 as on 11 April on the BSE. On the NSE, it rose by 2.53 per cent to end the day at Rs 22.30.
Creative Eye again touched the Rs 10-mark as against Rs 9.75 on 12 April on the BSE as well as the NSE.
The ETC Networks scrip rose by 0.12 per cent to end the day (17 April) at Rs 41.15 (as compared to Rs 39.80 on 12 April).
Several analysts feel that the sentiments will be driven by realistic growth expectations and dividend yields. Zee Telefilms will also declare its financial results towards the end of the month and the counters should witness increased activity.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
