Zee news owner
Zee News is a popular Indian news channel, and its owner is the Essel Group, a media and entertainment conglomerate. The Essel Group was founded by Subhash Chandra, a Indian businessman and media mogul.
Subhash Chandra is the chairman of the Essel Group, and his son, Puneet Goenka, is the managing director of Zee News. The Essel Group has a diverse portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, including television channels, newspapers, magazines, and digital media platforms.
Zee News was launched in 1999 and has since become one of the most popular and widely watched news channels in India. The channel is known for its 24-hour news coverage, in-depth analysis, and investigative reporting on various topics, including politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
Here is a brief overview of the Essel Group and its ownership structure:
- Essel Group: Founded by Subhash Chandra in 1976
- Chairman: Subhash Chandra
- Managing Director: Puneet Goenka
- Zee News: Launched in 1999, owned by Essel Group
- Other media and entertainment businesses: Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Music, Zee Digital, and others
Note: The Essel Group has undergone significant changes in recent years, including a major restructuring and debt reduction effort. In 2020, the group sold its stake in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a leading Indian media and entertainment company, to Invesco and Piramal Group. However, the Essel Group still owns and operates Zee News and other media and entertainment businesses.