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Zee touches Rs 108 even as sensex, media stocks fall
MUMBAI: The barometer 30-stock Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensex dropped 28.68 points on 18 July from the 11 July level (3,676.26) to settle at 3,647.58. The S&P CNX NSE Nifty ended the day at 1,140 a drop of 21.65 points as compared to 1161.65 on 11 July.
Market observers say that the recent stock rally that saw the sensex gain 20 per cent seems to be over. During this week, FMCG companies and technology stocks took a beating even as volumes dropped considerably.
There was an announcement that the BSE 30-share sensex will go free float from 1 September in an effort to be in line with other global indices such as MSCI, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones, FTSE amongst others. A press release says that the BSE will calculate the sensex’s value using the free float methodology (that is proportion of total shares issued by the company that is actually available for trading) as against the full market capitalisation methodology used at present.
On 18 July, Zee Telefilms opened the day on the BSE at Rs 106.95; gained 1.68 per cent to end the day at Rs 108.75 as compared to Rs 104.30 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was around 2.97 million shares.
On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Zee scrip opened at Rs 106; gained 0.18 per cent to end the day at Rs 108.45; as compared to Rs 104.20 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was around 5.46 million shares.
The Television Eighteen India scrip opened the day at Rs 92.00; dipped 1.30 per cent; ended the day at Rs 90.80 as compared to Rs 94.25 on the BSE on 11 July 2003. The volume of shares traded was 43,215. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 92.30; dropped by 1.41 per cent to end the day at Rs 91 as compared to Rs 94.40 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was 115,553.
On the BSE, the Balaji Telefilms scrip opened the day (18 July 2003) at Rs 65.05; and remained stable as compared to Rs 63.70 on 11 July. The volume traded was 158,131 shares.
On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 65.35; dropped 0.46 per cent to end the day at Rs 65.10; as compared to Rs 63.70 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was 963,876 shares.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL) opened the day at Rs 72.10; dropped 1.60 per cent to end the day at Rs 70.95; as compared to Rs 76.10 on 11 July. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 69.70; dropped 1.80 per cent and ended the day at Rs 71 as compared to Rs 76.10 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was 57,416.
On the BSE, Cinevistaas’ opened the day at Rs 30.45; dropped 3.12 per cent; ended the day at Rs 29.50; as compared to Rs 31.15 on 11 July. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 31.35; dropped 1.48 per cent and ended at Rs 30 as compared to Rs 31.40 on 11 July.
Creative Eye opened the day at Rs 15.65; dropped 4.15 per cent to end the day at Rs 15 as compared to Rs 16 on 11 July on the BSE. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 15.00; dropped 3.59 per cent to end the day at Rs 14.75 as compared to Rs 15.95 on 11 July.
The ETC Networks scrip opened the day at Rs 63.05; dropped 5.39 per cent to end the day at Rs 59.65 as compared to Rs 58.45 on 11 July. The volume of shares traded was 211,502. In its first week of trading on the NSE, the ETC Networks scrip opened at Rs 63.50; dropped 6.11 per cent and ended the day at Rs 59.95.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
