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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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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
