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Zee, Cinevistaas share prices rise, others fall
MUMBAI: Media scrips dipped today as the finance minister appeared to have ignored the media and entertainment sector. Apart from Zee Telefilms and Cinevistaas, several other listed stocks such as Balaji Telefilms, Mukta Arts, Creative Eye and Television Eighteen stocks fell.
Yesterday, the stocks were on the upswing due to the favourable sentiments based on the positive impetus for the media sector which was likely to come from the drop in the duties of set top boxes. However, there was a general sense of disappointment today.
On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Zee Telefilms scrip opened the day at Rs 83.25, climbed to Rs 84 – up 0.90 per cent. A total of 751,815 shares were traded. The P/E ratio is 24.77 and the EPS at Rs 3.35. The scrip bucked a five-day losing trend today and is expected to benefit from the budget related announcements and post conditional access system implementation.
On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the scrip opened at Rs 83.40, rose 1.14 per cent to end the day at Rs 83.95. The total volume traded was 1,595,496.
On the BSE, the Balaji Telefilms scrip opened the day at Rs 73.95 – fell 2.03 per cent – to Rs 72.45. A total of 20,018 shares were traded. On NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 74.25; fell 2.44 per cent to end the day at Rs 72. The total volume traded was 59,306.
On the BSE, the Mukta Arts scrip opened the day at Rs 61.25; fell 3.10 per cent to Rs 59.35. A total of 64,525 shares were traded. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 61.95; fell 5.46 per cent to end the day at Rs 58. The total volume traded was 81,609.
On the BSE, the Television Eighteen scrip opened the day at Rs 60.95; fell to Rs 60.25 – down 1.15 per cent. A total of 13,152 shares were traded. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 63.50; fell 2.46 per cent to end the day at Rs 59.55. The total volume traded was 49,046.
On the BSE, the Cinevistaas scrip opened the day at Rs 26.05; climbed to Rs 26.10 – up 0.19 per cent. A total of 1,135 shares were traded. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 26.25; rose by 0.95 per cent to Rs 26.50. The total volume traded was 1,010.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
