Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has fixed Thursday, September 10, 2026, as the record date for its final equity dividend for FY26. Shareholders holding equity shares on this date will receive a dividend of ₹2 per share of face value ₹1 each.

The company also announced that its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The registered office in Mumbai shall be deemed the venue for the meeting.

Dividend and AGM Details

The Board of Directors recommended the payout during its meeting on May 19, 2026. The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. Payments will be made exclusively through electronic mode to shareholders who have updated their bank account details with their Depository Participants.

Regulatory Compliance and Voting

The intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ashish Agarwal, Company Secretary of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, signed the disclosure.

Shareholders can cast their votes using the remote e-voting facility prior to the AGM or during the meeting. The Integrated Annual Report for FY26, containing the Notice of AGM, will be sent electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. Those without registered emails will receive a letter with a weblink and QR code for access.

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has appointed Ashish Mishra as Chief Marketing Officer, effective August 17, 2026. The appointment is part of the company's strategy to strengthen its leadership capabilities and build a future-ready organization focused on deepening consumer connect across its businesses.

Mishra will be based in Mumbai and report directly to Punit Goenka, Chief Executive Officer of Zee Entertainment. In this role, he will lead the marketing and brand agenda across the network, with a focus on strengthening consumer propositions and driving impactful marketing campaigns. He will also oversee key strategic and special projects at the network level, working closely with the leadership team to identify opportunities that support long-term growth ambitions.

Executive Profile

Mishra brings over two decades of experience spanning brand strategy, consumer marketing, business growth, digital transformation, and go-to-market leadership across diverse industries and geographies.

Prior to joining Zee Entertainment, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO. During his tenure, he led the company's marketing function, brand building initiatives, customer acquisition, and growth strategy. His work at ACKO received significant industry recognition, including accolades at the Cannes Lions and Effies.

Before his role at ACKO, Mishra spent nearly 14 years with HSBC, holding several leadership positions across India, Dubai, and London. As Product Marketing Head and Regional Marketing Lead, he managed marketing mandates across multiple markets, including the UAE, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, and Qatar. His responsibilities spanned brand, cards, retail banking, wealth, and customer growth initiatives.

Mishra holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Communications Management from MICA, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering.

Strategic Context

The appointment comes as the media and entertainment landscape evolves, with consumer preferences and content discovery journeys becoming increasingly dynamic across platforms and touchpoints. Zee Entertainment stated it is laying sharp focus on building deeper consumer connections by leveraging insights, creativity, and technology to create differentiated brand experiences.

Punit Goenka noted that marketing plays a pivotal role in shaping consumer connection and creating sustained value for the business. He highlighted Mishra's extensive experience in building consumer-centric brands and his strategic approach as valuable assets for sharpening marketing interventions and strengthening the overall brand proposition of 'Z'.

Kartik Mahadev, who previously contributed to the company's marketing function, will move to a new role within the organization. Details of his new position will be communicated shortly.

This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.