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Zee open offer for ETC opens
Zee Telefilms’ open offer for 20 per cent additional stake in ETC Networks at Rs. 31.52 per share opens today.
This follows the Zee’s acquisition in February of a 48.38 per cent of ETC promoters’ stake. In its offer letter Zee had said: “The acquisition of majority stake in ETC Networks will enable Zee Telefilms to have undisputed market leadership in the music and Punjabi segments besides providing access to the ETC library.”
Meanwhile, the Subhash Chandra broadcaster clarified yesterday that its recent offer to acquire a major stake in Telugu animation major Padmalaya Telefilms would remain at Rs. 148.50 per share. Zee said that it would not increase the offer price for acquiring 20 per cent in Padamalaya Telefilms. Zee’s clarification came in response to queries raised after PTL’s ruling price reportedly touched Rs. 153.25 on Monday. The scrip is currently trading at Rs 149.
Zee’s open offer for 20 per cent more of PTL is expected to open on 5 May. The offers comes on the heels of newly acquired Zee subsidiary Padmalaya Enterprises acquiring a 34 per cent stake in PTL.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
