- Total income
- ₹5,100 Cr
- Profit
- ₹680 Cr

About Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the television and radio broadcasting segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 25 November 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises is ranked #462 on the Fortune India 500 (2025). It is part of the Nifty 500 and BSE 500 indices.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L92132MH1982PLC028767. Its GSTIN is 27AAACZ0243R1ZX (Maharashtra). The company holds 19 GST registrations, of which 15 are active. Its shares are listed on BSE: 505537 and NSE: ZEEL.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹2,300 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹96.05 Cr. It was formerly known as Empire Holdings Limited and Zee Telefilms Ltd. It is led by directors including Rajarangamani Gopalan and Divya Rupchand Karani.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 15 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 18th Floor 'A' Wing Marathon Futurex Nm Joshi Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹8,098.9 Cr, a decline of 2.4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹278.71 Cr (net margin 3.4%) and EBITDA of ₹389.3 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.8%). The net worth stands at ₹11,730 Cr (up 1.7% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹12,137 Cr (up 1% YoY).
The company has about 3,455 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture.
The company is associated with 6 brands, including Zee5, Zee Zest, Hipi, Zee TV, India.com and others. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.46 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹799.01 Cr on record. Court records list 1,365 cases involving the company, including 718 filed by the company and 649 filed against it; 246 cases are pending. The company has 105 deals on record (96 market trades, 4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹4,441.31 Cr; the latest was in July 2026. Its 5 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Jiostar India Private Limited with revenue of ₹21,871 Cr. The company has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 928 overdue payments to 175 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website zeeentertainment.com.
Name History
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Empire Holdings Limited, Zee Telefilms Ltd, and Zee Tele Films Limited. The current legal name is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | Current |
| Empire Holdings Limited | Previous |
| Zee Telefilms Ltd | Previous |
| Zee Tele Films Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Zee Entertainment Enterprises
- Valuation
- ₹13,570 Cr
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- Registered Address18th Floor 'A' Wing Marathon Futurex Nm Joshi Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting
- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Associated Brands
Zee Entertainment Enterprises operates multiple associated brands including Zee5, Zee Zest, and Hipi. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Online platform for streaming TV shows, movies, and live TV. | zee5.com | |
| Digital platform for food recipes, travel tips, health advice, and lifestyle content. | zeezest.com | |
| An app-based social platform for sharing short videos. | hipi.co.in | |
| Hindi entertainment programs are broadcast by India's leading TV channel. | zeetv.com | |
| Digital media company with assets across verticals | india.com | |
| Entertainment content is produced and distributed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. | zee.com |
Business Activity
The main business activity of Zee Entertainment Enterprises is information and communication. In detail, this covers broadcasting and programming activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J4 | Broadcasting and programming activities | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
- Turnover contribution
- Historical classifications
- Filing-level activity changes
Financials of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableZee Entertainment Enterprises Limited reported revenue of ₹8,098.9 Cr (down 2.4% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 8,099 | 8,294 | 8,637 | 8,088 | 8,186 | 7,730 | 8,130 |
| Revenue growth | -2.4% | -4.0% | +6.8% | -1.2% | +5.9% | -4.9% | - |
| EBITDA | 389 | 1,076 | 542 | 470 | 1,545 | 1,467 | 975 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.8% | +13.0% | +6.3% | +5.8% | +18.9% | +19.0% | +12.0% |
| Profit before tax | 274 | 918 | 323 | 264 | 1,400 | 1,256 | 956 |
| Net profit | 279 | 752 | 225 | 37.62 | 1,057 | 882 | 628 |
| Net profit margin | +3.4% | +9.1% | +2.6% | +0.5% | +12.9% | +11.4% | +7.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 2.84 | 7.07 | 1.47 | 0.50 | 10.04 | 8.33 | 5.48 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 12,137 | 12,015 | 11,272 | 11,161 | 11,043 | 10,685 | 10,145 |
| Net worth | 11,730 | 11,533 | 10,873 | 10,722 | 10,863 | 10,095 | 9,641 |
| Total debt | 265 | 321 | 230 | 282 | 76.30 | 423 | 352 |
| Cash & bank | 1,494 | 1,250 | 1,193 | 804 | 1,273 | 1,091 | 734 |
| Net working capital | 8,708 | 8,942 | 8,966 | 8,660 | 8,924 | 7,751 | 7,592 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 708 | 1,161 | 714 | 129 | 280 | 1,548 | 250 |
| Cash from investing | (291) | (1,576) | (45.60) | (202) | 586 | (511) | 397 |
| Cash from financing | (339) | 22.80 | (274) | (408) | (715) | (541) | (1,062) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,907 | 2,025 | 2,280 | 1,969 | 1,825 | 2,184 | 1,979 | 2,001 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +4.5% | -7.3% | +15.2% | -1.6% | -14.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 31.20 | 76.30 | 18.40 | 26.50 | 25.10 | 36.30 | 34.60 | 44.70 |
| EBITDA | 99.60 | (255) | 246 | 159 | 239 | 298 | 240 | 323 |
| EBITDA margin | +5.2% | -12.6% | +10.8% | +8.1% | +13.1% | +13.6% | +12.1% | +16.1% |
| Depreciation | 43.50 | 47.30 | 53.70 | 57.10 | 59.10 | 63.90 | 65.80 | 73.20 |
| Interest | 13.20 | 14.90 | 9.20 | 13.00 | 7.70 | 8.10 | 10.80 | 8.30 |
| Profit before tax | 74.10 | (241) | 202 | 115 | 197 | 262 | 198 | 286 |
| Tax | (0.20) | (137) | 46.90 | 38.90 | 53.50 | 73.40 | 34.20 | 76.90 |
| Net profit | 74.30 | (104) | 155 | 76.50 | 144 | 188 | 164 | 209 |
| EPS (₹) | 0.79 | (1.08) | 1.62 | 0.79 | 1.50 | 1.96 | 1.70 | 2.18 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 7,567 | 7,712 | 8,075 | 7,422 | 7,511 | 6,665 | 7,294 |
| Revenue growth | -1.9% | -4.5% | +8.8% | -1.2% | +12.7% | -8.6% | - |
| EBITDA | 232 | 936 | 611 | 339 | 1,819 | 1,538 | 1,299 |
| EBITDA margin | +3.1% | +12.1% | +7.6% | +4.6% | +24.2% | +23.1% | +17.8% |
| Profit before tax | 88.20 | 906 | 431 | 353 | 1,787 | 1,602 | 1,213 |
| Net profit | 128 | 783 | 463 | 372 | 1,432 | 1,216 | 902 |
| Net profit margin | +1.7% | +10.2% | +5.7% | +5.0% | +19.1% | +18.2% | +12.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.25 | 7.30 | 3.14 | 1.71 | 13.93 | 11.66 | 7.83 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 10,948 | 11,111 | 10,375 | 10,108 | 10,005 | 9,297 | 8,412 |
| Net worth | 10,563 | 10,658 | 10,006 | 9,711 | 9,848 | 8,748 | 7,926 |
| Total debt | 258 | 311 | 219 | 278 | 68.50 | 408 | 359 |
| Cash & bank | 666 | 715 | 804 | 433 | 634 | 623 | 483 |
| Net working capital | 6,823 | 7,883 | 8,017 | 7,756 | 7,769 | 6,808 | 6,401 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 466 | 911 | 675 | 178 | 286 | 1,102 | 307 |
| Cash from investing | 21.90 | (1,318) | (47.00) | 10.90 | 462 | (366) | 256 |
| Cash from financing | (331) | 38.50 | (250) | (396) | (704) | (537) | (1,039) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,781 | 1,887 | 2,149 | 1,848 | 1,684 | 2,004 | 1,836 | 1,871 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +5.8% | -5.9% | +17.0% | -1.2% | -15.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 22.10 | 24.20 | 12.10 | 21.40 | 18.70 | 30.60 | 25.70 | 131 |
| Total expenses | 1,686 | 2,188 | 1,955 | 1,700 | 1,491 | 1,774 | 1,641 | 1,558 |
| EBITDA | 94.70 | (301) | 194 | 147 | 192 | 230 | 195 | 314 |
| EBITDA margin | +5.3% | -16.0% | +9.0% | +8.0% | +11.4% | +11.5% | +10.6% | +16.8% |
| Depreciation | 36.20 | 37.50 | 44.60 | 47.00 | 49.20 | 50.80 | 52.60 | 55.50 |
| Interest | 12.90 | 13.60 | 8.30 | 12.90 | 7.30 | 7.30 | 10.70 | 6.50 |
| Profit before tax | 67.70 | (328) | 153 | 109 | 155 | 202 | 158 | 383 |
| Tax | 20.40 | (147) | 41.30 | 30.50 | 43.20 | 46.90 | 31.60 | 75.30 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,907 | 2,025 | 2,280 | 1,969 | 1,825 | 2,184 | 1,979 | 2,001 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +4.5% | -7.3% | +15.2% | -1.6% | -14.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 31.20 | 76.30 | 18.40 | 26.50 | 25.10 | 36.30 | 34.60 | 44.70 |
| EBITDA | 99.60 | (255) | 246 | 159 | 239 | 298 | 240 | 323 |
| EBITDA margin | +5.2% | -12.6% | +10.8% | +8.1% | +13.1% | +13.6% | +12.1% | +16.1% |
| Depreciation | 43.50 | 47.30 | 53.70 | 57.10 | 59.10 | 63.90 | 65.80 | 73.20 |
| Interest | 13.20 | 14.90 | 9.20 | 13.00 | 7.70 | 8.10 | 10.80 | 8.30 |
| Profit before tax | 74.10 | (241) | 202 | 115 | 197 | 262 | 198 | 286 |
| Tax | (0.20) | (137) | 46.90 | 38.90 | 53.50 | 73.40 | 34.20 | 76.90 |
| Net profit | 74.30 | (104) | 155 | 76.50 | 144 | 188 | 164 | 209 |
| EPS (₹) | 0.79 | (1.08) | 1.62 | 0.79 | 1.50 | 1.96 | 1.70 | 2.18 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8,099 | 8,294 | 8,637 | 8,088 | 8,186 | 7,730 | 8,130 |
| Revenue growth | -2.4% | -4.0% | +6.8% | -1.2% | +5.9% | -4.9% | - |
| Other income | 146 | 153 | 162 | 177 | 120 | 110 | 397 |
| Total expenses | 7,710 | 7,218 | 8,095 | 7,618 | 6,640 | 6,263 | 7,155 |
| Employee cost | 842 | 927 | 1,035 | 824 | 864 | 818 | 780 |
| EBITDA | 389 | 1,076 | 542 | 470 | 1,545 | 1,467 | 975 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.8% | +13.0% | +6.3% | +5.8% | +18.9% | +19.0% | +12.0% |
| Depreciation | 217 | 278 | 309 | 313 | 221 | 265 | 271 |
| Interest | 44.80 | 32.70 | 72.10 | 70.20 | 43.80 | 57.10 | 145 |
| Profit before tax | 274 | 918 | 323 | 264 | 1,400 | 1,256 | 956 |
| Tax | 2.30 | 239 | 182 | 217 | 445 | 462 | 432 |
| Net profit | 279 | 752 | 225 | 37.62 | 1,057 | 882 | 628 |
| Net profit margin | +3.4% | +9.1% | +2.6% | +0.5% | +12.9% | +11.4% | +7.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 2.84 | 7.07 | 1.47 | 0.50 | 10.04 | 8.33 | 5.48 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 394 |
| Reserves & surplus | 11,598 | 11,401 | 10,777 | 10,626 | 10,767 | 9,998 | 9,248 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 11,730 | 11,533 | 10,873 | 10,722 | 10,863 | 10,095 | 9,641 |
| Minority interest | (1.80) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.90 | 11.00 |
| Secured loans | 3.30 | 4.70 | 5.50 | 5.90 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 3.10 |
| Unsecured loans | 262 | 316 | 225 | 276 | 74.20 | 422 | 349 |
| Total debt | 265 | 321 | 230 | 282 | 76.30 | 423 | 352 |
| Total liabilities | 12,137 | 12,015 | 11,272 | 11,161 | 11,043 | 10,685 | 10,145 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,949 | 2,924 | 2,930 | 2,840 | 2,674 | 2,491 | 2,483 |
| Net block | 906 | 1,005 | 1,204 | 1,360 | 1,225 | 1,191 | 1,315 |
| Capital work in progress | 5.80 | 1.40 | 9.80 | 19.10 | 87.20 | 75.40 | 83.10 |
| Investments | 1,275 | 1,195 | 39.10 | 34.90 | 65.10 | 798 | 325 |
| Inventories | 6,512 | 6,775 | 6,913 | 7,308 | 6,386 | 5,403 | 5,348 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,724 | 1,532 | 1,702 | 1,609 | 1,738 | 1,945 | 2,129 |
| Cash & bank balances | 1,494 | 1,250 | 1,193 | 804 | 1,273 | 1,091 | 734 |
| Loans & advances | 1,056 | 1,104 | 1,336 | 1,507 | 1,723 | 1,445 | 1,654 |
| Total current assets | 10,786 | 10,661 | 11,143 | 11,227 | 11,120 | 9,884 | 9,864 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,078 | 1,719 | 2,178 | 2,567 | 2,196 | 2,134 | 2,273 |
| Net working capital | 8,708 | 8,942 | 8,966 | 8,660 | 8,924 | 7,751 | 7,592 |
| Total assets | 12,137 | 12,015 | 11,272 | 11,161 | 11,043 | 10,685 | 10,145 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 720 | 1,113 | 718 | 1,199 | 1,048 | 553 | 968 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 708 | 1,161 | 714 | 129 | 280 | 1,548 | 250 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (291) | (1,576) | (45.60) | (202) | 586 | (511) | 397 |
| Net cash from financing activities | (339) | 22.80 | (274) | (408) | (715) | (541) | (1,062) |
| Net change in cash | 77.40 | (393) | 395 | (481) | 150 | 496 | (415) |
| Closing cash | 1,494 | 1,250 | 1,193 | 804 | 1,273 | 1,091 | 734 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -2.4% | -4.0% | +6.8% | -1.2% | +5.9% | -4.9% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -63.8% | +98.4% | +15.4% | -69.6% | +5.3% | +50.5% | - |
| PBT growth | -70.2% | +184.0% | +22.2% | -81.1% | +11.5% | +31.3% | -60.7% |
| Net income growth | -62.9% | +233.9% | +498.6% | -96.4% | +19.8% | +40.4% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +0.1% | +0.4% | +3.8% | -0.2% | +1.1% | +5.0% | +8.1% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -6.1% | -11.4% | -28.2% | -21.6% | -15.3% | -10.8% | -17.0% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +3.4% | +8.2% | +1.6% | +0.6% | +11.7% | +10.3% | +6.5% |
| Return on capital employed | +2.6% | +9.1% | +6.2% | +7.8% | +15.4% | +14.0% | +13.4% |
| Return on net worth | +2.3% | +6.7% | +2.1% | +0.4% | +10.0% | +9.0% | +6.9% |
| Debt / equity | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 26.03 | 4.10 | 30.90 | 44.60 | 3.31 | 4.75 | 20.56 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.99 | 2.93 | 3.17 | 3.11 | 3.42 |
| Inventory turnover | 1.22 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.39 | 1.44 | 1.77 |
| Debtors turnover | 4.97 | 5.13 | 5.22 | 4.83 | 4.45 | 3.79 | 4.11 |
| EPS (₹) | 2.84 | 7.07 | 1.47 | 0.50 | 10.04 | 8.33 | 5.48 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 2.00 | 2.43 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 0.30 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 121.68 | 119.64 | 113.14 | 111.57 | 113.04 | 105.04 | 97.33 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,781 | 1,887 | 2,149 | 1,848 | 1,684 | 2,004 | 1,836 | 1,871 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +5.8% | -5.9% | +17.0% | -1.2% | -15.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 22.10 | 24.20 | 12.10 | 21.40 | 18.70 | 30.60 | 25.70 | 131 |
| Total expenses | 1,686 | 2,188 | 1,955 | 1,700 | 1,491 | 1,774 | 1,641 | 1,558 |
| EBITDA | 94.70 | (301) | 194 | 147 | 192 | 230 | 195 | 314 |
| EBITDA margin | +5.3% | -16.0% | +9.0% | +8.0% | +11.4% | +11.5% | +10.6% | +16.8% |
| Depreciation | 36.20 | 37.50 | 44.60 | 47.00 | 49.20 | 50.80 | 52.60 | 55.50 |
| Interest | 12.90 | 13.60 | 8.30 | 12.90 | 7.30 | 7.30 | 10.70 | 6.50 |
| Profit before tax | 67.70 | (328) | 153 | 109 | 155 | 202 | 158 | 383 |
| Tax | 20.40 | (147) | 41.30 | 30.50 | 43.20 | 46.90 | 31.60 | 75.30 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,567 | 7,712 | 8,075 | 7,422 | 7,511 | 6,665 | 7,294 |
| Revenue growth | -1.9% | -4.5% | +8.8% | -1.2% | +12.7% | -8.6% | - |
| Other income | 76.40 | 214 | 112 | 273 | 119 | 262 | 231 |
| Total expenses | 7,335 | 6,776 | 7,464 | 7,083 | 5,692 | 5,127 | 5,995 |
| Employee cost | 709 | 788 | 880 | 675 | 691 | 686 | 626 |
| EBITDA | 232 | 936 | 611 | 339 | 1,819 | 1,538 | 1,299 |
| EBITDA margin | +3.1% | +12.1% | +7.6% | +4.6% | +24.2% | +23.1% | +17.8% |
| Depreciation | 178 | 214 | 223 | 192 | 111 | 146 | 178 |
| Interest | 42.00 | 29.60 | 69.10 | 67.60 | 40.40 | 52.60 | 139 |
| Profit before tax | 88.20 | 906 | 431 | 353 | 1,787 | 1,602 | 1,213 |
| Tax | (32.30) | 205 | 130 | 189 | 448 | 481 | 461 |
| Net profit | 128 | 783 | 463 | 372 | 1,432 | 1,216 | 902 |
| Net profit margin | +1.7% | +10.2% | +5.7% | +5.0% | +19.1% | +18.2% | +12.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.25 | 7.30 | 3.14 | 1.71 | 13.93 | 11.66 | 7.83 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 96.10 | 394 |
| Reserves & surplus | 10,431 | 10,525 | 9,910 | 9,615 | 9,752 | 8,652 | 7,532 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 10,563 | 10,658 | 10,006 | 9,711 | 9,848 | 8,748 | 7,926 |
| Secured loans | 3.30 | 4.70 | 5.50 | 5.90 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 1.80 |
| Unsecured loans | 254 | 306 | 213 | 272 | 65.40 | 407 | 357 |
| Total debt | 258 | 311 | 219 | 278 | 68.50 | 408 | 359 |
| Total liabilities | 10,948 | 11,111 | 10,375 | 10,108 | 10,005 | 9,297 | 8,412 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 1,906 | 1,931 | 1,950 | 1,923 | 1,632 | 1,483 | 1,592 |
| Net block | 537 | 603 | 743 | 872 | 601 | 553 | 697 |
| Capital work in progress | 5.80 | 1.40 | 9.30 | 19.10 | 85.50 | 31.80 | 21.50 |
| Investments | 2,126 | 1,972 | 790 | 762 | 1,165 | 1,450 | 854 |
| Inventories | 5,725 | 6,412 | 6,584 | 6,955 | 6,000 | 4,944 | 4,687 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,470 | 1,392 | 1,582 | 1,533 | 1,632 | 1,772 | 2,122 |
| Cash & bank balances | 666 | 715 | 804 | 433 | 634 | 623 | 483 |
| Loans & advances | 915 | 986 | 1,209 | 1,360 | 1,557 | 1,455 | 1,392 |
| Total current assets | 8,776 | 9,505 | 10,180 | 10,281 | 9,823 | 8,794 | 8,684 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,953 | 1,622 | 2,162 | 2,525 | 2,054 | 1,986 | 2,283 |
| Net working capital | 6,823 | 7,883 | 8,017 | 7,756 | 7,769 | 6,808 | 6,401 |
| Total assets | 10,948 | 11,111 | 10,375 | 10,108 | 10,005 | 9,297 | 8,412 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 428 | 796 | 418 | 625 | 581 | 383 | 858 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 466 | 911 | 675 | 178 | 286 | 1,102 | 307 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 21.90 | (1,318) | (47.00) | 10.90 | 462 | (366) | 256 |
| Net cash from financing activities | (331) | 38.50 | (250) | (396) | (704) | (537) | (1,039) |
| Net change in cash | 157 | (368) | 378 | (207) | 43.60 | 198 | (476) |
| Closing cash | 666 | 715 | 804 | 433 | 634 | 623 | 483 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -1.9% | -4.5% | +8.8% | -1.2% | +12.7% | -8.6% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -75.2% | +53.2% | +80.2% | -81.4% | +18.2% | +18.4% | - |
| PBT growth | -90.3% | +110.0% | +22.2% | -80.3% | +11.5% | +32.1% | -53.3% |
| Net income growth | -83.6% | +69.1% | +24.5% | -74.0% | +17.8% | +34.8% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +0.7% | +0.9% | +6.6% | +0.6% | +3.1% | +4.8% | +13.2% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -11.9% | -19.9% | -26.5% | -36.1% | -12.2% | -8.9% | -3.2% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +1.6% | +9.1% | +3.7% | +2.2% | +17.8% | +16.8% | +10.3% |
| Return on capital employed | +1.2% | +9.7% | +7.6% | +10.8% | +18.9% | +18.7% | +19.5% |
| Return on net worth | +1.1% | +7.6% | +4.7% | +3.8% | +14.4% | +13.7% | +12.2% |
| Debt / equity | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 78.07 | 4.10 | 17.80 | 45.86 | 2.37 | 3.78 | 12.40 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 3.94 | 3.97 | 4.17 | 4.18 | 4.82 | 4.33 | 4.72 |
| Inventory turnover | 1.25 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.84 |
| Debtors turnover | 5.29 | 5.19 | 5.18 | 4.69 | 4.41 | 3.42 | 3.86 |
| EPS (₹) | 1.25 | 7.30 | 3.14 | 1.71 | 13.93 | 11.66 | 7.83 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 2.00 | 2.43 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 0.30 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 109.54 | 110.52 | 104.12 | 101.05 | 102.47 | 91.03 | 79.46 |
Board of Directors of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 7 current directors and 29 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajarangamani Gopalan | Director | 25 Nov 2019 | 6 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Divya Rupchand Karani Also directs: R.K. Karani Realestate LLP, Jagran Prakashan Limited, Music Broadcast Limited and 3 more | Director | 23 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Saurav Adhikari Also directs: Indus Global Techventures LLP, Indus TLG Managers LLP, Indus TLG Manager Ifsc LLP and 5 more | Director | 15 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Uttam Prakash Agarwal Also directs: 3I Infotech Limited, Eco Recycling Limited, Mirae Asset Trustee Company Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 17 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Shishir Babubhai Desai Also directs: Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited, Nu Vista Limited, Bijur Delimon India Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 17 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Venkata Ramana Murthy Pinisetti Also directs: Automotive Axles Limited, Royal Orchid Hotels Limited | Director | 17 Dec 2023 | 2 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiostar India Private Limited | ₹21,871 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 7.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited this company | ₹8,098.9 Cr (FY 2026) | •••• | •••• | -2.4% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited | ₹6,459.43 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -4.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Tv18 Broadcast Limited Listed | ₹6,038.11 Cr (FY 2023) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Studio 18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,299.86 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -34.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Digital18 Media Private Limited | ₹5,287 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -34.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to Zee Entertainment Enterprises by revenue, above and below it, in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is audited by Walker Chandiok & Co LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Chandiok & Co LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
: available in the company report
Shareholding Pattern
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 4.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 20.10%, domestic institutional investors hold 7.90% and retail and other public shareholders hold 68.00%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Public | 96.00% | 96.00% | 96.00% | 96.00% |
Charges & Borrowings
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Others | ₹23.61 Lakh | Open |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Others | ₹17.46 Lakh | Open |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Others | ₹19.99 Lakh | Open |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Others | ₹29.6 Lakh | Open |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Others | ₹30 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 77 View all charges
Deals & Funding
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has 105 deals on record (96 market trades, 4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹4,441.31 Cr; the latest was in July 2026.
Deals on record (5 of 105)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Market trade | ₹52.32 Cr | Buyer: Sudesh IT Solutions LLP Seller: Sudesh IT Solutions LLP |
| Jun 2026 | Market trade | ₹54.63 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited Seller: Hrti Private Limited |
| Jun 2026 | Market trade | ₹256.68 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited , Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited , Jump Trading Financial India Private Limited Seller: Hrti Private Limited , Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited , Qe Securities LLP |
| Jun 2026 | Market trade | ₹141.19 Cr | Buyer: Microcurves Trading Private Limited , Hrti Private Limited Seller: Hrti Private Limited , Microcurves Trading Private Limited |
| Jun 2026 | Market trade | ₹495.2 Cr | Buyer: Microcurves Trading Private Limited , Hrti Private Limited , Qe Securities LLP Seller: Microcurves Trading Private Limited , Hrti Private Limited , Qe Securities LLP |
: available in the company report
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has 1,365 court cases on record: 718 filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, 649 filed against it. 246 cases are pending and 1,119 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 951 | 444 | 183 |
| District courts | 323 | 148 | 47 |
| Supreme Court | 49 | 32 | 6 |
| NCLAT | 37 | 23 | 10 |
| NCLT | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,365)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (COM.REV) | Filed against the company by M/S Suresh Arts Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (OSA(CAD)) | Filed against the company by Reliance Industries Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMEX) | Filed against the company by Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Reliance Industries Limited | Pending |
: available in the company report
Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME Payment Delays
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 928 overdue payments to 175 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 175)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGS Advertisement & Publicity Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Small Big Idea (LLP) | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Skillmine Technology Consulting Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
: available in the company report
Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has a workforce of 3,455 employees as of Apr 06, 2024.
: available in the company report
Group Structure
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 3 subsidiary companies and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| Zingool Unimedia Limited | U74120MH2016PLC274857 | - |
| Zee Studios Limited | U74990MH2010PLC198648 | - |
| Margo Networks Private Limited | U74999MH2016PTC284879 | - |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 3.
Recent Activity
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has 62 board changes on record since 1992: 36 appointments and 26 cessations. The latest: Divya Rupchand Karani was appointed as Director on 23 Jan 2025.
179 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
: available in the company report
Subsidiaries & Group Companies
: available in the company report
GST Compliance
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 19 GST registrations: 15 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACZ0243R1ZX | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACZ0243R2ZW | Maharashtra | Active | 10 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAACZ0243R1ZV | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AAACZ0243R1ZU | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zee Entertainment Enterprises is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in television and radio broadcasting, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 25 November 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN L92132MH1982PLC028767. Listed on BSE: 505537 and NSE: ZEEL.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported revenue of ₹8,098.9 Cr for FY 2025-26 (down 2.4% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 7 current directors:
- Rajarangamani Gopalan - Director
- Divya Rupchand Karani - Director
- Saurav Adhikari - Director
- Uttam Prakash Agarwal - Director
- Shishir Babubhai Desai - Director
- Venkata Ramana Murthy Pinisetti - Director
- Deepu Bansal - Director
The latest financial statements of Zee Entertainment Enterprises on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 15 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Zee Entertainment Enterprises is 27AAACZ0243R1ZX, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 19 GST registrations in all, of which 15 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACZ0243R2ZW (Maharashtra), 09AAACZ0243R1ZV (Uttar Pradesh), 19AAACZ0243R1ZU (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Zee Entertainment Enterprises is L92132MH1982PLC028767. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Zee Entertainment Enterprises is listed on both BSE (code: 505537) and NSE (symbol: ZEEL).
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 1,365 court cases on record: 718 filed by the company and 649 filed against it. 246 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises was incorporated on 25 November 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 105 deals on record (96 market trades, 4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹4,441.31 Cr; the latest was in July 2026.
The peers of Zee Entertainment Enterprises by revenue are Jiostar India Private Limited, Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, Tv18 Broadcast Limited, Studio 18 Media Private Limited, Digital18 Media Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Entertainment, TV and Radio Broadcasting), with the same principal business activity (broadcasting and programming activities).
Divya Rupchand Karani was appointed as Director on 23 Jan 2025. Punit Goenka was appointed as CEO on 13 Dec 2024. Saurav Adhikari was appointed as Director on 15 Nov 2024. Zee Entertainment Enterprises has 62 board changes on record in total.