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<ul><li><keyword id="20068359" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zee-entertainment" source="keywords">Zee Entertainment</keyword> has backed out from a $ 1.4 billion licensing agreement with <keyword id="19976118" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="disney-star" source="keywords">Disney Star</keyword> for the TV broadcast right for cricket matches.</li><li>This is reportedly a fallout of collapse of its merger deal with <keyword id="19914172" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony" source="keywords">Sony</keyword>.</li><li>Sony Corporation had on Monday announced the termination of the $ 10 billion merger.</li></ul> Zee Entertainment has backed out from a $ 1.4 billion licensing agreement with Disney Star for the TV broadcast right for cricket matches as a fallout of collapse of its merger deal with Sony, according to industry sources. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (<keyword id="20115912" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zeel" source="keywords">ZEEL</keyword>), which has already missed the first instalment of around $ 200 million, will not move ahead, industry sources told PTI. The instalment to be paid to Disney Star was part of the $ 1.5 billion investment committed by Sony Group after its merger with ZEEL, said another industry source while confirming the development. Sony Corporation had on Monday announced the termination of the $ 10 billion merger agreement with ZEEL, while seeking $ 90 million for breach of conditions besides initiating arbitration. As per the merger agreement between ZEEL and Sony, the Japanese entity was supposed to invest $ 1.575 billion in the merged entity and have a majority stake. There were no immediate comments from ZEEL over the development. Three days after Sony called off the deal, ZEEL MD &amp; CEO <keyword id="20130441" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="punit-goenka" source="keywords">Punit Goenka</keyword> addressed a townhall meeting of around 3,000 employees across the globe, in which he asked them to move forward and chase new opportunities. "Our industry is witnessing rapid changes, and these winds of change are giving us a new shape. We have to mould ourselves to be well-positioned in order to capitalise on the opportunities coming our way. We have been leaders over the last 3 decades and have delivered value to our stakeholders, year on year," he said. On August 30, 2022, ZEEL had announced entering into a strategic licensing agreement with Disney Star for television broadcasting rights of the ICC Men's and Under-19 global events for a period of four years. Disney Star will continue to exclusively stream all ICC tournaments through its digital platform Disney+ Hotstar, a joint statement had said. This was done with the in-principle approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Disney Star bagged the broadcast rights of all ICC events for four years from 2024 to 2027 for the Indian market from the sport's global governing body. As per the agreement, ZEEL was supposed to have exclusive television rights for ICC men's events, including the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be played in 2024 and 2026, ICC Men's Champions Trophy (2025), and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (2027), along with key ICC U-19 events, it said. ZEEL on Wednesday approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to get Sony to honour a $ 10 billion merger deal. Sony had resisted the demand by Subhash Chandra's son Punit Goenka, who was investigated by Sebi over fraud allegations, to stay on after the merger. It has also initiated appropriate legal actions to contest the claims of $ 90 million (Rs 748.5 crore) filed by Sony Group before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-12r-heres-whats-different-between-the-two-devices/slidelist/107138750.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-12r-heres-whats-different-between-the-two-devices/slidelist/107138750.cms" target="_blank">OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 12R – What distinguishes the two new smartphones</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/rolls-royce-spectre-rolls-out-as-indias-most-expensive-electric-car/articleshow/107051636.cms">Rolls Royce Spectre rolls out as India’s most expensive electric car</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/global-pc-shipments-decline-for-the-eighth-straight-quarter-hopes-pinned-on-ai-to-drive-sales/articleshow/106981182.cms">Global PC shipments decline for the eighth straight quarter; hopes pinned on AI to drive sales</a>

Zee Entertainment backs out from $1.4 bn deal with Disney Star

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) will be setting up an Innovation and Entrepreneurship fund of Rs 100 crore to support start-ups. The premier city-based institute said it is also planning to ensure that at least five of its Centers of Excellence rank among the top three in the world in their respective fields. "<keyword id="6354859" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iit" source="Orion">IIT</keyword> Madras is going to establish an Innovation and Entrepreneurship fund of Rs 100 Crore to support student and faculty's efforts to establish start-ups." These were "among the top goals the institute has set for itself in the Strategic Plan for the Period 2022-27. The targets envisioned include creating an institute with a diversified group of faculty, students and staff, pursuing nationally relevant and internationally recognised basic and translational research," it said. IIT-M said it has been developing and following strategic plans periodically for more than two decades now. "By the end of this plan period, the institute will have significantly upgraded and augmented its infrastructure to support its ambitious programmes. The Discovery Campus, which is the satellite campus of IIT-M located about 36 km from main campus, will be home to an increasing number of specialised world-class research facilities," it said in a release. <keyword id="14247532" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="prof-v-kamakoti" source="Orion">Prof V Kamakoti</keyword>, Director of the institute, said, "in the next five years, we would like to realise an IIT Madras with a diversified group of faculty, students and staff actively pursuing nationally relevant and internationally-recognised fundamental and translational research. As part of this vision, we would like to have students from all parts of <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, especially rural India to be associated with," them. Speaking about the Strategic Plan 2022-27, <keyword id="8730834" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="pawan-k-goenka" source="Orion">Pawan K Goenka</keyword>, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Madras, said it will usher in the next phase of the institution's quest towards global excellence. The institute is also planning new Programmes and Academic Outreach in the next five years. They include introducing hybrid and online postgraduate programmes and launching multidisciplinary PG programmes in current areas such as health policy studies, computational linguistics, disability studies, environmental humanities, digital humanities and medical humanities, it added. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/leaked-messages-show-googlers-are-taking-out-their-frustrations-over-layoffs-on-its-new-bard-ai-chatbot/articleshow/98221257.cms">Leaked messages show Googlers are taking out their frustrations over layoffs on its new Bard AI chatbot</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/hbo-dropped-the-1st-teaser-trailer-for-succession-season-4-heres-what-to-expect-when-the-show-returns-this-march-/articleshow/97361611.cms">'Succession' will end with its 4th season. Here's what to expect when the show returns for its final episodes this March.</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/india-ranks-42-in-55-countries-on-international-ip-index/articleshow/98224833.cms">India ranks 42 in 55 countries on International IP Index</a>

IIT Madras to establish ₹100 crore Innovation & Entrepreneurship fund

<ul><li>The Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group has bagged the Lucknow franchise of the IPL.</li><li>Goenka is happy about the purchase and confident that the investment will be profitable.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the Kolkata-based business tycoon.</li></ul>The Sanjiv Goenka-led RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) has bagged the new Lucknow franchise in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for a whopping ₹7,090 crore – close to a billion dollars – marking a return for the company to the world's biggest T20 league. The RPSG group was founded by <keyword id="6355523" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sanjiv-goenka" source="Orion">Sanjiv Goenka</keyword> in 2011, after RPG Enterprises, founded by his father Rama Prasad Goenka, was divided between Sanjiv and Harsh Goenka. The RPSG group is a Kolkata-based conglomerate and its major businesses include CESC, a power generation and distribution company, the 120-year-old music company Saregama and the recently launched snacks brand Too Yumm! The company also operates Spencer’s retail chain, Nature’s Basket, Woodlands Hospital, Harrisons Malayalam and several other companies, making it a total of 22 companies. According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/sanjiv-goenka/?sh=541d14966301">Forbes</a>, Sanjiv Goenka has a net worth of $2.7B (approx. ₹20,250 crore). The RPSG group reported a revenue of ₹26,634 crore as on March 31, 2021 and has assets worth over ₹47,000 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Goenka’s love for sports" comment="subhead" text="Goenka’s love for sports">Goenka’s love for sports</cmsannotation> For Sanjiv Goenka, winning the bid for Lucknow may not be just an investment. Goenka’s love for sports is evident from his other ventures as well. <div type="image" title="E5E3B7AD-FE67-4B15-87BE-3FE36E975B49" msid="87277605" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sanjiv Goenka with Robbie Keane.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Sanjiv Goenka holds a stake in the ATK Mohun Bagan football club, which is a part of the Indian Super League (ISL). Sourav Ganguly, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also a co-owner of the ATK Mohun Bagan. The group is also involved in table tennis and owns the RPSG Mavericks Kolkata, which is part of India’s biggest table tennis league, the Ultimate Table Tennis League. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Sanjiv Goenka’s second stint in IPL" comment="subhead" text="Sanjiv Goenka’s second stint in IPL">Sanjiv Goenka’s second stint in IPL</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="4A1F6760-2CCE-41A2-A1E1-4D8BDC7B4640" msid="87277431" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sanjiv Goenka in Rising Pune Super Giants jersey.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG is no stranger to the Indian Premier League – it had a two-year stint in the IPL after it bagged the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise for IPL 2016 and 2017, after Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the tournament for two years. Since 2017, Goenka has been eyeing a return to the IPL. In 2016, the team had an average outing, ending up seventh on the table with just five wins. After this, Goenka took the bold decision of dropping Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy and handed over the reins to Steve Smith. This decision turned out well for the team and the team went on to the finals, losing the title to Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai Indians by the barest of margins – just 1 run. Goenka has returned to IPL with the acquisition of IPL’s latest franchise, Lucknow. The RPSG group had bid for Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Indore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="We’ve done our math, says Goenka" comment="subhead" text="We’ve done our math, says Goenka">We’ve done our math, says Goenka</cmsannotation> Soon after the BCCI announced that the RPSG group had won the bid for the Lucknow franchise, Goenka spoke to Cricbuzz. Here are some of the key takeaways from the <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/119559/weve-done-our-math-sanjeev-goenka-after-7090-cr-bid-cricbuzzcom">interview</a>. Speaking about why the group selected Lucknow despite winning the bid for both Ahmedabad and Lucknow, Goenka said, “We have operations in Uttar Pradesh. We do power distribution there. We have a very big presence in the northern state. Closer by in Chandigarh, we have the power distribution rights. So for North India, that becomes like a hinterland.” Goenka also revealed the math behind the decision to bid over ₹7,000 crore for the team. “I will probably be paying only ₹3,500 crore in 10 years. It is because I will be getting ₹3,500 crore from the BCCI from the broadcast rights. In the next five years, I may get more [from the BCCI]. The net present value of that is ₹2,100 crore. That means I have got an IPL team for ₹2,100 crore. Tell me, is it good or not?”. In an <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/expect-lucknow-ipl-team-to-command-rs-10000-crore-valuation-in-5-years-rpsg-groups-sanjiv-goenka-7625691.html">interview</a> to Moneycontrol, Goenka revealed that he expects the franchise to be worth over ₹10,000 crore in five years. 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Sanjiv Goenka makes a billion dollar comeback to the world's biggest T20 stage

<keyword id="564534" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="emami-limited" source="Orion">Emami Limited</keyword>, at a board meeting held on Thursday, announced that its founders, <keyword id="862121" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="R-S-Agarwal" source="Orion">R.S. Agarwal</keyword> and <keyword id="13094825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="r-s-goenka" source="Orion">R.S. Goenka</keyword> have expressed their desire to step down from their current executive positions while continuing on the Board. Accordingly, the Board unanimously decided to appoint R.S. Goenka as Non-Executive Chairman while re-designating R.S. Agarwal as Chairman Emeritus effective 1st April, 2022. Both the Founders will not accept any emoluments from the Company for taking up their new positions. The decision comes in the wake of Board restructuring that was part of the succession planning of the FMCG business of the Group. The Emami Ltd Board also acceded to Sushil K. Goenka's desire to step down from his current position as the Managing Director of Emami Ltd as part of the transition process and has re-appointed him as a Whole-Time Director of the Company effective 1st April, 2022. <keyword id="195893" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mohan-goenka" source="Orion">Mohan Goenka</keyword> and <keyword id="1935599" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="harsha-v-agarwal" source="Orion">Harsha V. Agarwal</keyword>, Whole-Time Directors of Emami Ltd., have been spearheading multiple functions and growing the business successfully thereby gaining immense exposure to steer the organisation forward. The Board therefore found them to be deserving candidates and re-designated Mohan Goenka and Harsha V. Agarwal and Whole-Time Directors as Vice Chairman-cum-Whole Time Director and Vice Chairman-cum-Managing Director respectively, effective April 1, 2022 to steer the organisation forward, subject to shareholders' approval. Commenting on the announcement, Founders, R.S. Agarwal and R.S. Goenka said, "We are happy to announce the re-designation of Mohan Goenka and Harsha V. Agarwal as Vice Chairman-cum-Whole Time Director and Vice Chairman-cum-Managing Director respectively. They have been in the forefront of running &amp; growing the organisation for over two decades and their ascension today is the formal recognition of their contribution by our esteemed Board." SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/chip-spending-increased-by-25-2-per-cent-in-2021-amid-global-shortage-gartner/articleshow/89322024.cms">Chip spending increased by 25.2 per cent in 2021 amid global shortage: Gartner</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/facebook-blames-prepaid-tariff-hike-in-india-for-slow-user-growth/articleshow/89321413.cms">Facebook blames prepaid tariff hike in India for slow user growth</a>

Emami founders step down from executive positions

<ul><li><keyword id="3441386" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony-pictures-networks-india-private-limited" source="Orion">Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited</keyword> (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd have entered a definitive agreement to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries.</li><li><keyword id="599253" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="punit-goenka" source="Orion">Punit Goenka</keyword> will lead the combined company as its Managing Director &amp; CEO. </li><li>The majority of the board of directors of the combined company will be nominated by the Sony Group and will include the current SPNI Managing Director and CEO, NP Singh.</li></ul>Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNI) and <keyword id="381258" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zee-entertainment-enterprises-ltd-" source="Orion">Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.</keyword> (ZEEL) today announced that they have signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries. The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence. After closing, the new combined company will be publicly listed in India. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including regulatory, shareholder, and third-party approvals. Under the terms of the definitive agreements, SPNI will have cash balance of USD $1.5 Bn (assuming an INR:USD exchange rate of 75:1) at closing, including through infusion by the current shareholders of SPNI and the promoters (founders) of ZEEL, to enable the combined company to drive sharper content creation across platforms, strengthen its footprint in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, bid for media rights in the fast-growing sports landscape and pursue other growth opportunities. SPNI is an indirect subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE). Under the transactions contemplated by a non-compete agreement, SPE, through a subsidiary, will pay a non-compete fee to certain promoters (founders) of ZEEL, which will be used by such promoters (founders) to infuse primary equity capital into SPNI, entitling the promoters (founders) of ZEEL to acquire shares of SPNI, which would eventually equal approximately 2.11% of the shares of the combined company on a post-closing basis. After the closing, SPE will indirectly hold a majority 50.86% of the combined company, the promoters (founders) of ZEEL will hold 3.99%, and the other ZEEL shareholders will hold a 45.15% stake. Punit Goenka will lead the combined company as its Managing Director &amp; CEO. The majority of the board of directors of the combined company will be nominated by the Sony Group and will include the current SPNI Managing Director and CEO, NP Singh. On closing, Singh will assume a broader executive position at SPE as Chairman, <keyword id="833633" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony-pictures-india" source="Orion">Sony Pictures India</keyword> (a division of SPE) reporting to Mr. <keyword id="212528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ravi-ahuja" source="Orion">Ravi Ahuja</keyword>, SPE’s Chairman of Global Television Studios and SPE Corporate Development. The combination of ZEEL and SPNI is expected to achieve business synergies and given their relative strengths in scripted, factual and sports programming, respective distribution footprints across India and iconic entertainment brands, the combined company should be well-positioned to meet the growing consumer demand for premium content across entertainment touchpoints and platforms. The seamless blend of rich expertise in content creation, deep consumer insights and success across entertainment genres is expected to drive the combined company’s ability to accrue higher shareholder value. Under the stewardship of the Sony Group, a global leader in consumer technologies, gaming and entertainment, the combined company is expected to be able to better compete with the world’s largest streaming players. As part of the definitive agreements, the promoters (founders) of ZEEL have agreed to limit the equity that they may own in the combined company to 20% of its outstanding shares. This construct does not provide the promoters (founders) of ZEEL any pre-emptive or other rights to acquire equity of the combined company from the Sony Group, the combined company or any other party. Any shares purchased by the promoters (founders) of ZEEL, must be in compliance with all applicable laws including any pricing guidelines. Commenting on this development, Punit Goenka, MD &amp; CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “It is a significant milestone for all of us, as two leading media &amp; entertainment companies join hands to drive the next era of entertainment filled with immense opportunities. The combined company will create a comprehensive entertainment business, enabling us to serve our consumers with wider content choices across platforms. I am immensely grateful to the teams at ZEEL, SPE and SPNI for their efforts, that swiftly led us to this point within the stipulated timelines. This <keyword id="42411" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="merger" source="Orion">merger</keyword> presents a significant opportunity to jointly take the businesses to the next level and drive substantial growth in the global arena. I look forward to working with the guidance of the esteemed members of the combined company’s board to unlock the potential of this merger, and I wish <keyword id="1436102" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="n-p-singh" source="Orion">N.P. Singh</keyword> all the best in his new role at SPE. His contribution to the Indian media &amp; entertainment industry has been invaluable. I am most certain that our collective wisdom, rich experience and expertise will lead to a more value accretive and exciting company for our shareholders and employees, and a more engaging one for our customers and partners.” “Today marks an important step in our efforts to bring together some of the strongest leadership teams, content creators, and film libraries in the media business to create extraordinary entertainment and value for Indian consumers,” said Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s Chairman of Global Television Studios and SPE Corporate Development. “I want to thank Punit and his team at ZEEL and the small army of people at SPE and SPNI who have worked so hard to get us to this point. I especially want to thank NP Singh, who presented us with the idea to explore this merger well over a year ago. N.P. has done extraordinary work building SPNI to what it is today, and we look forward to continuing our work with him in his new role after closing.” MD &amp; CEO, SPNI, N.P. Singh, added, “This merger will create a company that’s best in class and will redefine the contours of the media and entertainment industry. As a representative of SPE on the Board of the new merged company, it will be my endeavour to provide strategic guidance and support to the company’s operating team in achieving our vision. I am also excited at the opportunity of being appointed, Chairman, Sony Pictures India, to oversee SPE’s investments and craft a wider footprint for Sony in India.” SPE was advised on this transaction by Morgan Stanley, KPMG Corporate Finance, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas &amp; Co. ZEEL was advised by KPMG, JP Morgan, Trilegal and Boston Consulting Group.

Sony and Zee Entertainment sign definitive agreements to merge, Punit Goenka to lead combined company as MD & CEO

<ul><li><keyword id="51166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zee-entertainment" source="Orion">Zee Entertainment</keyword> saw its stock price fell 3% in today's trade on a letter from <keyword id="365425" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="invesco" source="Orion">Invesco</keyword> demanding an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) before finalising its merger with Sony’s India unit.</li><li>Earlier this month, Invesco and Oppenheimer Funds had also asked for the removal of <keyword id="599253" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="punit-goenka" source="Orion">Punit Goenka</keyword>, the chief executive and managing director of Zee Entertainment, from the company’s board.</li><li>Invesco and OFI Global China Fund LLC, which together hold about 17.9% stake in the network, said the deal was struck in “erratic manner,” Bloomberg reported.</li></ul>Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. saw its shares fall 3% to ₹309 apiece on Monday morning as its largest shareholder, US-based Invesco Fund, has reportedly insisted that the board hold its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) before finalising its merger with Sony’s India unit. The development, reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-26/invesco-renews-demand-for-zee-entertainment-board-reshuffle">Bloomberg</a> on Monday, said that Invesco and Oppenheimer Funds, in a September 23 letter, renewed their demand to convene an EGM to replace the board at Zee. A similar demand was made by Invesco on September 11. “A newly constituted board supported with the strength of independence will be best suited to evaluate and oversee the potential for strategic transactions,” according to the Sept. 23 letter from Aroon Balani, vice president of Invesco, as cited by Bloomberg. Earlier this month, the funds had also asked for the removal of Punit Goenka, the chief executive and managing director of Zee Entertainment, from the company’s board, citing issues with corporate governance at the firm. The letter also demanded removal of independent directors, Ashok Kurien and Manish Chokhani, who later resigned from the board. Despite Invesco’s letter, Zee went ahead and announced the company’s merger with Sony Pictures Networks India on September 22. Based on disclosures filed with exchanges, Sony will hold a majority stake of 52.93% in the merged entity and infuse growth capital of about $1.6 billion once the deal closes. Zee shareholders, post the deal, will hold the balance 47.07% in the merged entity. Since the deal announcement on September 22, the stock has fallen as much as 8% to ₹309 on Monday. <div type="image" title="zee ent." msid="86547179" hostid="261"></div> As part of the transaction, Goenka will continue to be the managing Director and chief executive of the company, it said. Invesco and OFI Global China Fund LLC, which together hold about 17.9% stake in the network, said the deal was struck in “erratic manner,” Bloomberg reported. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ofbusiness-was-the-only-woman-led-startup-that-entered-the-unicorn-club-this-year/articleshow/86511076.cms">OfBusiness was the only woman led startup that entered the unicorn club this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/teslas-full-self-driving-beta-programme-request-button-goes-live/articleshow/86525543.cms">Tesla's 'Full Self Driving' Beta programme request button goes live</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/teslas-full-self-driving-beta-programme-request-button-goes-live/articleshow/86525543.cms">Those who have held these stocks for a decade have only lost money</a>

Zee Entertainment shares fall 3% in today’s trade as Invesco insists the board to hold EGM before Sony deal

<ul><li><keyword id="3186877" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony-pictures-networks-india" source="Orion">Sony Pictures Networks India</keyword> (SPNI) and <keyword id="174248" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zee-entertainment-enterprises-ltd" source="Orion">Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd</keyword>. (ZEEL) have entered into an exclusive, non-binding Term Sheet to combine both companies’ linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries. </li><li>The combined company would be a publicly listed company in India and be better positioned to lead the consumer transition from traditional pay TV into the digital future.</li></ul>Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) have entered into an exclusive, non-binding Term Sheet to combine both companies’ linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries. The non-binding Term Sheet provides an exclusive negotiation period of 90 days during which ZEEL and SPNI will conduct mutual diligence and negotiate definitive, binding agreements. The combined company would be a publicly listed company in India and be better positioned to lead the consumer transition from traditional pay TV into the digital future. The <keyword id="42411" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="merger" source="Orion">merger</keyword> of ZEEL and SPNI would bring together two leading Indian media network businesses, benefitting consumers throughout India across content genres, from film to sports. The combined company is expected to benefit all stakeholders given strong synergies between ZEEL and SPNI. Under the terms of the non-binding Term Sheet, Sony Pictures Entertainment, the parent company of SPNI, would invest growth capital so that SPNI has a cash balance of approximately USD $1.575 billion at closing for use to enhance the combined company’s digital platforms across technology and content, ability to bid for broadcasting rights in the fast-growing sports landscape and pursue other growth opportunities. Sony Pictures Entertainment would hold a majority stake in the combined company. Current ZEEL Managing Director &amp; CEO <keyword id="599253" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="punit-goenka" source="Orion">Punit Goenka</keyword> is to lead the combined company. The combined company’s board of directors would include directors nominated by <keyword id="1192557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony-group" source="Orion">Sony Group</keyword> and result in Sony Group having the right to nominate the majority of the board members. It is anticipated that a final transaction would be subject to completion of customary due diligence, negotiation, and execution of definitive binding agreements, and required corporate, regulatory and third-party approvals, including ZEEL shareholder vote.

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<keyword id="6245082" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ZEE5">ZEE5</keyword> has announced its launch in the United States on June 22. The platform is currently under beta testing in the market. The US is the final and largest launch for ZEE5, setting the stage for its rapid growth in a market with a ready 5.4 million diaspora audience that has a deep cultural and language connect to this content. This direct-to-consumer service launch is especially significant at a time when Indians in the US, many of whom remain deeply connected to their roots, are unable to travel home. ZEE5 will officially announce its launch in the US on 22nd June at a virtual event where its platform and content will be unveiled. The company will share key details about its plans for the market and its local partnerships, launch the brand campaign and more. With this launch, the streaming platform will open up access to the largest catalogue of South Asian content ie, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi content to diaspora and even mainstream content consumers in the US. With 130,000 hours of content across 18 languages, ZEE5 will offer a premium, highly accessible, and affordable option for viewers to engage with the best of South Asian stories. ZEE5’s catalogue aggregates classics as well as modern stories across the widest range of categories and genres. · 3,500+ movies – including 120+ World Digital Premieres like Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, Simmba, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dream Girl, Operation Java (Malayalam), Ka Pae Rannasingham (Tamil), Switzerland (Bengali) etc. · 1,600+ TV shows including Kundali Bhagya, Mithai (Bangla), Sembaruti (Tamil), Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (various languages) etc. · 200+ Originals - including The Final Call, Kaafir, Mentalhood, Churails, and more. · 600+ music, food and lifestyle videos coming soon. · 100 Hours of fresh content added daily. With “language of your comfort” being a key promise across Content, Navigation and even Voice Search, ZEE5’s content library is tailor-made for the diverse cultures and languages of Indian and South Asian communities in the U.S. The languages include Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, as well as Malay, Thai, Bahasa, Arabic, Urdu and Bangla (Bangladeshi). Key titles are also subtitled or dubbed in English. “The United States represents our most significant market and the last bastion in our global journey as we launch an ad-free subscription service. As a Global Media Conglomerate, we have had a very deep connection with our diaspora audiences here, so it is a rather happy moment for me to now be bringing this audience the largest aggregation of South Asian content on a single platform through ZEE5,” said <keyword id="304784" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amit-Goenka">Amit Goenka</keyword>, President, Digital Businesses &amp; Platforms, <keyword id="51166" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zee-Entertainment">ZEE Entertainment</keyword>. “The United States is home to millions of people whose families have strong connects with South Asia, and we are glad to bring them the largest and most diverse catalogue of culturally relevant entertainment across Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi stories. These stories have the power to engage deeply and go well beyond the South Asian audience to entertain and delight even mainstream audiences with their authenticity and allure. I am confident that ZEE5 will become the go to platform for all Americans who love great storytelling,” said <keyword id="3234540" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Archana-Anand">Archana Anand</keyword>, Chief Business Officer, <keyword id="7124509" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="ZEE5-Global">ZEE5 Global</keyword>. · ZEE5’s Annual pack, priced at $84 USD will be available across all major devices at a limited launch offer price of $49.99. · ZEE5 subscribers in the US will also be the first to stream Salman Khan’s Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. · Key initiatives and outreach plans to support the relief efforts for the fight against Covid-19 will also be shared at the launch event.

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There has been no stopping <keyword id="156418" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pawan-Goenka">Pawan Goenka</keyword>, the young boy whose family moved to Kolkata from Harpalpur in Madhya Pradesh. He studied at a Hindi medium school and did engineering from IIT Kanpur and went for a PhD at Cornell University in the UK. After over two decades in Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Goenka has risen through the ranks and has been appointed as the MD and CEO, as the company’s billionaire promoter <keyword id="46425" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anand-Mahindra">Anand Mahindra</keyword> himself became a non-executive chairman. Ever since, he has been headhunted by the best of the best like AT&amp;T – was hired by General Motors. But Goenka had spotted an ad in a newspaper by Mahindra &amp; Mahindra in Detroit who called auto professionals back home. An interview was fixed.

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