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ZMCL to demerge print biz into DMCL, list; approves new home shopping channel
MUMBAI: The board of directors of ZMCL has inter alia approved a draft of Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation for demerger of print media undertaking of the company into Diligent Media Corporation Limited (DMCL), merger of Mediavest India Private Limited and Pri Media Services Private Limited into DMCL and merger of Maurya TV Private Limited with the Company. As a part of the Scheme, the equity shares of DMCL shall be listed on stock exchanges.
Newspaper Launch: The Network launched the Delhi edition of DNA on 11 October 2016.
DNA launched with a promise. “We won’t compromise on the quality and integrity of journalism. You won’t find a story where we have sold our soul to make money and sold it to you as news,” wrote the editor-in-chief of the newspaper on the front page of the first issue of the 32-page paper priced at Rs 10. He further promised that the spanking new newspaper will change the rules of the game. DNA’s Delhi debut has, interestingly, took the media fraternity, including top media buyers at advertising agencies, by surprise.
Delhi is a bigger print media market than Mumbai. Of Rs 5,100 crore invested into advertising in newspapers in Delhi and Mumbai, 60% goes into print brands in the capital. The English print market in Delhi is estimated to be at Rs 1,700 crore.
Acquisition: Subsequent to September 30, 2016, the company has acquired 49 per cent stake in Today Merchandise Private Limited and Today Retail Network Private Limited and the Board of Directors today approved in-principle launch of a Home Shopping channel by the company.
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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.
