Zee Media clarifies ₹119 crore fund use for preferential issue
Zee Media Corporation Limited has clarified the utilization of funds for its proposed preferential issue of up to ₹119 crore via a corrigendum to its EGM notice. The allocation includes ₹75 crore for current liabilities such as vendor payments and working capital repayment, ₹25 crore for capital expenditure including broadcast equipment, and ₹19 crore for general corporate purposes. The EGM is set for June 13, 2026.

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Zee Media Corporation Limited has issued a corrigendum to its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) notice, specifying the utilization of funds for a proposed preferential issue of up to ₹119 crore. The clarification, issued pursuant to requirements from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), details the allocation of proceeds towards current liabilities, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes. The EGM is scheduled to be held on June 13, 2026, through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM).
The company had previously filed applications with BSE Limited and NSE for in-principle approval regarding the “Issue of Fully Convertible Warrants on Preferential Basis to Non-Promoter / Non-Promoter Group Entities.” Following advice from NSE to provide clarifications on the “Objects of the Preferential Issue,” Zee Media Corporation Limited released the corrigendum on June 2, 2026. The document modifies the explanatory statement related to Item No. 1 of the original EGM notice dated May 18, 2026.
Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted the corrigendum to the exchanges. The notice was published in “Business Standard” in English and “Navshakti” (Mumbai Edition) in Marathi on June 3, 2026. The corrigendum must be read in conjunction with the original EGM notice.
The proposed utilization of funds totaling ₹119 crore is categorized into three main areas. The largest allocation, amounting to ₹75 crore, is designated for the payment of current liabilities. This includes marketing payouts and distributions to various vendors, payments to domestic and foreign transponders, repayment of working capital facilities from banks, and other short-term liabilities.
Utilization of Funds
| Sr. | Particulars | Amount (₹ Crs.) |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Payment of Current Liabilities | 75 |
| 1. | Marketing payouts including distributions to various vendors | |
| 2. | Payment to domestic transponder | |
| 3. | Payment to foreign transponder | |
| 4. | Repayment of Working Capital Facility from Bank | |
| 5. | Other Short-Term Liabilities | |
| B. | Capital Expenditure | 25 |
| 1. | Broadcast Equipment | |
| 2. | Newsrooms Upgrade | |
| 3. | Replacement of existing assets | |
| C. | General Corporate Purposes (refer Note 1) | 19 |
| D. | Total | 119 |
A sum of ₹25 crore has been earmarked for capital expenditure, covering broadcast equipment, newsroom upgrades, and the replacement of existing assets. Additionally, ₹19 crore is allocated for general corporate purposes. The company noted that funds under this head may be utilized to provide financial assistance to subsidiaries, subject to approval by the Board or a duly constituted committee, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
All other contents of the EGM notice remain unchanged. The document is available on the company’s website and the websites of the stock exchanges.
Historical Stock Returns for Zee Media Corporation
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.96% | -0.93% | +8.14% | -7.31% | -46.24% | -19.43% |
How will the preferential issue impact Zee Media's earnings per share and existing shareholder equity?
What specific criteria will the Board use to determine which subsidiaries receive financial assistance from the general corporate purposes allocation?
Will the repayment of ₹75 crore in current liabilities significantly improve the company's working capital ratios and operational efficiency?

































