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Appearing for Chandra, advocate Sasmit Patra said the intense public scrutiny surrounding the insolvency proceedings had effectively turned the legal dispute into a ‘media trial’
e4m Staff Sep 2, 2026 12:56 PM
A five-member Special Bench said no clear majority view had emerged in the matter and stayed the August 25 order of the third member.
Balachandran has over two decades of experience across public relations and communications
In a statement Dr Chandra said he had not borrowed personally and that the claims arose from guarantees given to borrowing entities
e4m Staff Aug 30, 2026 5:56 PM
In a statement issued on August 30, Chandra sought to clarify what he described as a “wrong perception and understanding” surrounding the NCLT settlement order in his personal insolvency matter
e4m Staff Aug 30, 2026 5:54 PM
The Zee Group founder has invited people to ask questions directly during the Instagram Live session
e4m Staff Aug 30, 2026 11:31 AM
Goenka urged people to consider Chandra’s version of events before drawing conclusions
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2026 7:35 AM
Dr Subhash Chandra has accused the Reliance Group of spreading a misleading narrative around his debt and the recent NCLT proceedings
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 10:56 PM
Essel Group chairman has alleged that TV18 and CNBC pushed a misleading narrative around his debt and raised claims dating back to 2019
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 10:15 PM
Dr Subhash Chandra responds to claims over Essel Group debt, NCLT proceedings and his personal wealth, saying Rs 43,000 crore of Rs 45,000 crore liabilities has been repaid.
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 3:08 PM
Zee founder says the widely cited Rs 22,000-crore figure relates to claims arising from personal guarantees, not money borrowed by him
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 2:51 PM
He walked away with almost nothing. He guaranteed loans. The companies collapsed. The estate was worth ₹32 crore. Banks voted for ₹6.5 crore. How social media got the story completely wrong
Palak Shah Aug 28, 2026 8:02 AM
In a statement issued from his office, Chandra said he had not personally borrowed money from the lenders and had acted only as a personal guarantor for loans raised by Essel Group companies
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 6:00 PM
The order clears way for implementation of the repayment plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 9:45 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how family ownership and professional management can work together to create a powerful leadership model
Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 19, 2026 8:18 AM
Chandrahas Shetty recently stepped down as Head of Demand, India at Magnite
e4m Desk Aug 18, 2026 11:59 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, examines what will matter beyond who succeeds N. Chandrasekaran - authority, independence and accountability
Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 14, 2026 8:18 AM
Stuti Ramachandra currently serves as Director, Head of Production & Post- International Originals, India
The bench sought to understand why the regulator had chosen a specific two-month period for the company's debarment and whether there was a rationale behind the duration
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 4:27 PM
As per reports, N Chandrasekaran will complete his term and not seek re-appointment
e4m Desk Aug 12, 2026 11:16 AM
Dr Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group, was speaking at the launch of Zee Media’s Hindi news brand, Zee Bharat, that coincided with International Youth Day
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 10:08 AM
Girish Balachandran appointed Group CEO; Nandita Lakshmanan transitions to Founding Partner Group also strengthens its leadership team with three senior appointments
e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 3:49 PM
Z has said that the company firmly believes that the order from SEBI has no direct bearing on the fund-raising exercise
Dr. Subhash Chandra shared the message on social media following the turban-tying ceremony performed on July 26, 2026
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 5:41 PM
Guest Column: In part two of this series, Renuka Naj and R. Chandra Mouli discuss how AI is forcing agencies into their biggest restructuring in decades, reshaping workflows
Renuka Naj & R. Chandra Mouli Jul 23, 2026 8:46 AM
In a tribute to Late Nand Kishore Goenka, Subhash Chandra writes how his father’s values and wisdom has shaped generations
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 6:36 PM
He was cremated with Vedic rites at the Goenka Garden in Agroha Dham
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 11:09 AM
The family has announced the establishment of Shri Nand Kishore Goenka University in Agroha, Hisar with an investment of nearly Rs 100 crore
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 8:54 AM
Among those present at the launch was Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
e4m Desk Jul 15, 2026 11:25 AM
Goenka was a revered personality whose life was defined by strong values, humility, compassion and unwavering dedication to serve the society
e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 8:02 AM
Father of Essel Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, Laxmi Goel, Jawahar Goel and Ashok Goel, passes away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of business grit, and a family that reshaped Indian media
e4m Staff Jul 13, 2026 4:04 PM
Author and historian Bhuvan Lall traces how the Ghadr movement emerged in America under Har Dayal's leadership, laying the foundations for India's global struggle for independence
Bhuvan Lall Jul 4, 2026 8:27 AM
Kumar will spearhead Efficacy Worldwide's national media operations and growth agenda
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 1:39 PM
e4m has learnt Rahul Chandran & Aanchal Johar resigned from Times Network a few weeks ago and may step away from their roles soon; Chandran’s resignation has been accepted, Aanchal may be retained
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 8:33 AM
The award was presented by former Chief Justice of India Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud
e4m Staff Jun 27, 2026 5:06 PM
The search for a successor gained momentum after Air India CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed his resignation in April
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 10:49 AM
Prior to this, Balakumar Chandrasekaran was Head of Marketing at Reliance Centro for nearly 5 years
In the wake of a proposal to remove 7 independent directors and full-time director Satish Chandra Mishra, the directors have sent a lengthy representation to shareholders
e4m Staff May 25, 2026 9:27 AM
Speaking to nearly 10,000 employees and associates, Dr. Chandra urged all to continue moving forward with conviction
e4m Staff May 21, 2026 6:59 PM
Founded in 1926, Essel Group has grown into a multi-faceted conglomerate with a diverse presence across businesses
e4m Staff May 21, 2026 1:38 PM
Guest Column: Anup Chandrasekharan, COO – Regional, The EPIC Company, explains how Vijay’s campaign was a shift in how political communication is produced, distributed, and sustained
Anup Chandrasekharan May 6, 2026 8:15 AM
Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli has previously worked with organisations such as Reliance General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and Tata Motors Ltd
e4m Staff Apr 28, 2026 2:18 PM
In a conversation with Dr. Annurag Batra, India's original media pioneer reflects on 33 years of Zee, the ₹43,000-crore debt he repaid, and why the best disruption from his house is still to come
e4m Staff Apr 10, 2026 9:11 AM