Short Bio
The Essel Group, a subsidiary of Subhash Chandra, owns the Hindi-language news channel Zed News in India. The Zed Media Corporation’s flagship channel, it debuted on August 27, 1999.
The channel has participated in a number of controversies and has broadcast false news reports. As of March 2020, a criminal defamation action against the station involving the lawmaker Mahua Moitra is still pending.
Overview
Company Name: | Zee News |
Also Know as: | N/A |
Type: | Media Company |
Industry: | Media, News Broadcasting |
Founded: | 1999 |
Founders: | Subhash Chandra |
Headquarters: | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Revenue: | Not publicly disclosed |
Net Income: | Not publicly disclosed |
Number of Employees | Not publicly disclosed |
Website: | https://zeenews.india.com/ |
History
The Essel Group formed Zed Media Corporation Limited, formerly known as Zed News Ltd., which was incorporated as Zed Sports Ltd. on August 27, 1999. It belonged to Zed Telefilms Ltd, which was later renamed Zed Entertainment Enterprises.The business was reincorporated as Zed News Ltd. on May 27, 2004.In 2006, it ceased to exist as a part of the Essel Group.Zed News Ltd became Zed Media Corporation Limited in 2013. Subhash Chandra, a Rajya Sabha member supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party, serves as the group’s chairman.
Services
Zed News delivers a wide variety of news coverage in a number of areas, including business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. To provide timely and thorough news information to its viewers, the company runs television news channels, a digital news platform, and other media sources. To keep its viewers and readers informed, Zed News works hard to deliver accurate, balanced, and reliable news coverage.
Founder
Zee News was founded by Subhash Chandra, a visionary entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the media landscape in India. With his entrepreneurial acumen and leadership, Subhash Chandra has propelled Zee News to prominence in the news broadcasting industry.
Achievements
Zed News has accomplished a number of significant milestones along the way. Due to its thorough news coverage and dedication to journalistic integrity, the organisation has amassed a sizable viewer and readership audience. Zed News has garnered various honours and commendations for its services to the media business as well as recognition for its influential journalism.