Zee Media re-appoints Ms. Swetha Gopalan as Independent Director for 5 years
Zee Media Corporation Limited shareholders approved the re-appointment of Ms. Swetha Gopalan as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, at the EGM held on June 13, 2026.

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Zee Media Corporation Limited shareholders have approved the re-appointment of Ms. Swetha Gopalan as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five years. The resolution was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on June 13, 2026, via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means. Her new term is effective from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, and she will not be liable to retire by rotation.
EGM Proceedings
The EGM commenced at 1130 Hrs and concluded at 1159 Hrs, followed by a 15-minute window for e-voting. A total of 61 members attended the meeting through VC/OAVM. Ms. Mita Sanghavi, Partner at M P Sanghavi & Associates LLP, served as the Scrutinizer. Remote e-voting was open from June 10, 2026, to June 12, 2026, for shareholders registered as of the cut-off date of June 6, 2026.
Resolution Outcomes
The re-appointment of Ms. Swetha Gopalan (DIN: 09167355) was passed with the requisite majority. The Board of Directors had previously noted at its meeting on May 18, 2026, that Ms. Gopalan is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any authority.
Voting Summary
| Resolution Description | Type | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-appointment of Ms. Swetha Gopalan | Special | 207,407,904 | 15,971 | 99.99% | 0.01% |
Director Profile
Ms. Swetha Gopalan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, USA. She possesses a Certification in Quantitative Finance from FITCH. Her professional experience includes roles at Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Parkway Health, Noble Group, and Tata Consultancy Services. She is not related to any other Director of the Company.
Historical Stock Returns for Zee Media Corporation
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.29% | +3.11% | +6.28% | -5.79% | -38.27% | -16.62% |
How will Ms. Gopalan's expertise in quantitative finance influence Zee Media's strategic financial decisions over the next five years?
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