Cable TV
ETC dedicates 15 May to All The Mothers
Mumbai April 21, 2006: Mothers day is a special day because it is dedicated to one who loves her child without questioning and expectations. ETC, Bollywood Ka Apna Entertainment Channel, is bringing this day with a special dedication to the mothers of our cine stars, their closeness with mother and what they would like to do best for their mother on this special day.
They are three to five minutes long fillers which will run on Monday May 15, 2006 on ETC all through the day.
ETC caught up with beautiful Sameera Reddy and her mother Mrs. Niky Reddy in their house. Both talked about each other, their special moments, their fondness and the ultimate bond that they share. They were moments of fun, laughter and light banter. They joked and pulled each other. Sameera’s favorite dish….what kind of groom will she like for Sameera….
What did she call her mother the first time…..what were the feelings when she held Sameera in her arms the first time….her scariest moment with Sameera…….its is all out in the open now.. Only on ETC. Other stars and their mothers caught on camera are Aarti Chabbaria and Sunita Chabbaria wherein Aarti’s mother tells that her daughter’s special favorite food is typical Sindhi Kadhee, Aloo Tuk and Rice. Chunky Pandey and his mother indulge in one to one conversation talking about their special moments with each other.
Likewise there is a galaxy of stars indulging in personal happy moments for their mothers just for the viewers of ETC. They dare to bare their emotional bonding for their fans only on ETC. So if you are a fan of your mothers and love Hindi film stars, then tune in to ETC all through the day on 15th May 2006.
ETC is a music based entertainment channel with music dominating more than 98% of the programming content.
In all India markets, ETC enjoys the largest reach amongst all the music channels. ETC is watched by more then 30 million households.
For more information contact:
Neelam Gupta
Corporate Communication
ETC Networks Ltd
Tel: 022 – 2673 2033-7
Email: corpcomm@entertainmenttv.com
www.entertainmenttv.com
Cable TV
Hathway Cable appoints Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as CEO
Leadership change comes as cable TV faces shrinking subscriber base and modest earnings pressure
MUMBAI: Hathway Cable and Datacom has tapped industry veteran Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as chief executive officer, marking a leadership pivot at a time when India’s cable television business is under mounting strain.
Kapoor will take over from Tavinderjit Singh Panesar, who is set to retire in August after a long innings with the company. Panesar, chief executive since 2023, has held multiple leadership roles at Hathway, including his latest stint beginning in 2022.
Kapoor brings more than three decades of experience in media and entertainment. He most recently led distribution at The Walt Disney Company’s Star India business, now part of JioStar. His career spans television distribution and affiliate partnerships, with stints at Sony Pictures Networks India, Discovery Communications and Zee Entertainment.
Panesar, with over three decades in the industry, has worked across strategic planning, distribution and business development in media, broadcasting and manufacturing. His past associations include ESPN Star Sports, Star India, Apollo Tyres and JK Industries.
The transition lands as the cable sector grapples with structural disruption. Traditional operators are losing ground to streaming platforms, while telecom and broadband players tighten the squeeze with bundled offerings.
An EY report estimates India’s pay-TV base could shrink by a further 30 to 40 million households by 2030, taking the total down to 71 to 81 million. The slide follows a loss of nearly 40 million homes between 2018 and 2024, a contraction that has already wiped out more than 37,000 jobs in the local cable operator ecosystem.
Hathway’s numbers reflect the strain. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 93 crore for FY25, down from Rs 99 crore a year earlier. Revenue inched up to Rs 2,040 crore from Rs 1,981 crore. As of December 2025, it had about 4.7 million cable TV subscribers and roughly 1.02 million broadband users.
Kapoor steps in with a familiar brief but a shrinking playbook. In a market where viewers are cutting cords faster than companies can reinvent them, the new chief executive inherits a business fighting to stay plugged in.
