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Mid Day Multimedia takes position to enter the TV channel fray
MUMBAI: And now we have one more eager beaver taking position to ride the recent spurt of TV channels.
The board of Mid Day Multimedia has paved way for the company’s foray into the business of production, distribution, commissioning, acquisition of copyrights of films, and to start a television channel in the future. The board has approved alteration of the object clause in the Memorandum of Association of the company to include clauses that will allow it to carry on additional businesses as proposed.
At the markets, the counter notched a good session. The scrip remained positive through the day peaking at Rs 25.00 after its open of Rs 22.75. The stock pushed up 7.47 per cent to close at Rs 24.45 as news of the above board approval reached the markets. Volumes of 37,059 shares were recorded on the counter.
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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.
