Subhash Chandra not cooperating in Zee fund diversion probe: Sebi tells tribunal

Subhash Chandra not cooperating in Zee fund diversion probe: Sebi tells tribunal

Mumbai: Subhash Chandra, chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, is not cooperating in an investigation into alleged diversion of funds from the media company, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has informed the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) hearing the matter. Chandra’s legal counsel has, however, contested these allegations. Representing Sebi, senior counsel …

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Zee will sue Sony; promoter family to hike holding in Zee by 5 per cent, says Subhash Chandra

Zee will sue Sony; promoter family to hike holding in Zee by 5 per cent, says Subhash Chandra

Subhash Chandra, chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, has alleged that Sony intentionally prevented a merger despite the Zee promoters’ offer – during extended negotiations – to have Punit Goenka step aside from the chief executive’s post. Chandra said Zee intends to sue the Japanese company for damages. The Zee founder also told Vinod Mahanta …

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‘Acting with predetermined mind’: Before Zee-Sony merger collapse, Subhash Chandra wrote to FM, slammed Sebi’s role

‘Acting with predetermined mind’: Before Zee-Sony merger collapse, Subhash Chandra wrote to FM, slammed Sebi’s role

Before Sony India’s official withdrawal from the $ 10 billion deal with ZEEL, Zee group founder Subhash Chandra had written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blaming Sebi for attempting to “scuttle” the merger. In his letter, Subhash Chandra alleged the Indian market regulator of “acting with a predetermined mind” and requested the finance minister to …

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Zee promoter Subhash Chandra wrote to FM before Sony merger termination: CNBC-TV18 accesses letter

Zee promoter Subhash Chandra wrote to FM before Sony merger termination: CNBC-TV18 accesses letter

Zee Entertainment’s promoter Subhash Chandra wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week on January 16, a week before its $10 billion merger with Sony Pictures was terminated. The letter, accessed by CNBC-TV18 sought the Finance Minister’s intervention to “safeguard the interest of Zee Entertainment’s minority shareholders.” The letter alleges that efforts are ongoing to …

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Zeel: SAT questions Sebi’s credibility on completion of investigations in Zee matter within stipulated time

Zeel: SAT questions Sebi’s credibility on completion of investigations in Zee matter within stipulated time

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Thursday questioned market regulator Sebi’s credibility on completing its investigation within a stipulated time in the Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ (ZEEL) matter. SAT was hearing Zee’s plea against Sebi’s order baring Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra from holding any key managerial positions in the company and other …

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essel group: Essel Group in talks to sell its assets to pay off debts

essel group: Essel Group in talks to sell its assets to pay off debts

Media baron Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group is in talks with corporate houses, real estate developers, and leading private equity players for the sale of marquee land properties and a few unlisted infrastructure assets to generate ₹1,500 crore that he is supposed to pay American PE firm JC Flowers to settle his debt obligations and take …

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Punit Goenka sebi case: SAT refuses interim relief to Zee’s Punit Goenka in SEBI case, next hearing on Sept 8

Punit Goenka sebi case: SAT refuses interim relief to Zee’s Punit Goenka in SEBI case, next hearing on Sept 8

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Wednesday refused to provide an interim relief to Punit Goenka, former chief of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, in SEBI case, reported ET NOW. It has given time to markets regulator, SEBI, till September 4, 2023, to file a reply on the matter. The next hearing has been scheduled for …

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Zee MCA probe: MCA examines SEBI’s allegations against Zee Ent: Report

Zee MCA probe: MCA examines SEBI’s allegations against Zee Ent: Report

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is currently examining the alleged irregularities in Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as reported by the market regulator SEBI, according to a report by ET Now. However, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has not yet been notified of any investigation by the MCA, as stated by a source quoted by news agency Reuters. …

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SEBI Granted Authority to Appoint Authorized Officer in ZEEL Case: SAT Alters Order

SEBI Granted Authority to Appoint Authorized Officer in ZEEL Case: SAT Alters Order

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) granted permission for the appointment of an authorized officer by Sebi to handle the alleged fund diversion case involving Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra, promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. This decision was made due to the absence of whole-time members (WTM) within the Securities and Exchange Board of India …

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