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Zee FY-02 results on 29 April; to mull hike in FII stake limit
Subhash Chandra’s Zee Telefilms, which has been on the lookout for a strategic investor to Zee for a while now, plans to raise its overseas holding by 19 per cent from the present 30 per cent to 49 per cent.
The Zee Telefilms’ board has scheduled a meeting on 29 April to discuss this matter, as well as consider the financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31 March, 2002.
The news that overseas holding is to go up follows close on the heels of a report put out last week by the Press Trust of India that the Zee’s promoters have diluted their stake by seven per cent to bring it down to 52.78 per cent as of 31 March, 2002.
Of the 52.78 per cent promoter stake, foreign promoters (including overseas corporate bodies) hold 29.46 per cent share while the Indian promoters hold the remaining 23.32 per cent stake, the report, sourcing information available with the stock exchanges, said.
Promoter stake has been falling steadily in Zee Telefilms for more than two years now. It stood at 66.59 per cent in March 2000. Over these two years, promoters have reduced their exposure by a whopping 14 per cent.
Besides changes in the promoter equity, FIIs have increased their stake in ZTL to 33.88 per cent from 24.71 per cent or by just over nine per cent over the last 12 months.
The stake held by the public stands at 6.51 per cent, down from 7.59 per cent on 31 March 31, 2001. Private Corporate Bodies as well as the category of NRIs/OCBs held steady at 6.14 per cent and 0.69 per cent respectively over most of last fiscal, the report said.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
