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ZeeL debt credit rating revised
NEW DELHI: Even as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZeeL) CEO Punit Goenka's 4.0 vision measures are beginning to bear fruit and are resulting in a better performance for the company, credit rating agency Brickwork Ratings India has downgraded its rating and that of its debt, namely the six per cent cumulative redeemable non-convertible preference shares. These debt instruments are worth Rs 806.78 crore.
ZeeL informed the Bombay stock exchange about Brickwork's downgrade yesterday.
The previous rating for the six per cent cumulative redeemable non-convertible preference shares instrument was BWR AA- (credit watch with negative implications) while the new rating is BWR A (credit watch with negative implications).
The previous issuer rating was BWR AA- (credit watch with negative implications) while the new rating is BWR A (credit watch with negative implications).
Brickwork said it has done this factoring in heightened uncertainties on contingent liabilities/claims against ZeeL causing increase in credit risk and rating concern.
ZeeL is one of India's largest and oldest media conglomerates with a presence in linear, OTT and digital mediums. The media house is present in multiple genres such as news, films, production, GEC and others.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
