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Sebi cautions Zeel for taking ‘considerable time’ to disclose Invesco notice
Mumbai: Post its board meeting on 11 November, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) has notified the Bombay Stock Exchange of a caution letter issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on 21 October. The regulator cautioned Zeel for taking “considerable time” to disclose the requisition notice sent by its shareholders Invesco Developing Markets Fund and OFI Global China Fund LLC.
On 11 September, the two shareholders sent a notice to Zeel to call for an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to pass a resolution reconstituting the board. Sebi’s letter indicates that Zeel took more than the stipulated 24 hours to disclose the notice and began the verification exercise after nearly 36 hours.
“Considering the gravity of the contents of the letter, such verification mail could have been sent by the company at the start of the business day itself on 13 September while simultaneously initiating their independent process of verification of their records,” noted Sebi.
“Since the disclosure had bearing on on-going e-voting; due to overlapping resolutions in the letter and the AGM; as a good governance practice the company should have disclosed the said letter within 24 hours of receipt of the letter,” it added.
Sebi has cautioned the company to exercise due diligence in ensuring the timeliness of disclosures. The letter stated that “any such aberration in the future would be viewed seriously and appropriate action would be taken.”
Zeel and its majority shareholder Invesco are embroiled in a boardroom battle after the investor sought to remove long-standing members of the board and its managing director and chief executive officer Punit Goenka. The matter is currently being heard by the Bombay high court and the next hearing is scheduled for 29 November.
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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.
