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Sony pictures?blur=25

SPNI disconnected its television channels from the cable operators after the parties failed to conclude fresh distribution agreements under the broadcaster's latest RIO

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:46 PM

Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

The latest standoff comes close on the heels of Sony's ongoing distribution dispute with Tata Play, a matter that is currently pending before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal

Imran Fazal Jun 12, 2026 1:00 PM

Rasesh Upadhyay Joins SPNI as New Deputy CFO to Drive Financial Strategy?blur=25

At Sony Pictures Networks India, Upadhyay will work closely with the company's leadership team on financial strategy, business planning and performance management

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:13 AM

SPNI acquires TV, digital broadcast rights for tri-nation cricket series?blur=25

The tournament will be played in Sri Lanka from June 9 to June 21, 2026

e4m Staff Jun 6, 2026 11:16 AM

Sony revives SPNI branding as broadcaster phases out Culver Max?blur=25

The broadcaster has also rolled out a redesigned corporate website with a new interface and a more prominent Sony Pictures-led visual identity

e4m Staff May 27, 2026 9:18 AM

Rupen Thakkar Elevated to VP and Head Counsel at SPNI?blur=25

Thakkar has been appointed Vice President and Head Counsel - Networks (Television and Sony Sports Network), StudioNext and Corporate

e4m Staff May 23, 2026 8:25 PM

SPNI appoints  Harsh Deep Chhabra as Head – Strategy & New Business?blur=25

He joins SPNI from Godrej Consumer Products Limited, where he served as Global Media Head

e4m Staff May 2, 2026 5:26 PM

Tavishi Budhiraja Promoted to VP of HR at Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

Budhiraja is now Vice President - HRBP for Revenue Functions & DEI at Sony Pictures Networks India

e4m Staff May 2, 2026 1:01 PM

Sony Pictures Networks India CHRO Manu Wadhwa to transition to Strategy Advisor?blur=25

In her new role, Wadhwa will work closely with the leadership team on key strategic priorities, leveraging her deep institutional knowledge and experience in organisational transformation

e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 12:19 PM

Barath Sundaram appointed Head of Non-Fiction SPNI Tamil market?blur=25

Sundaram joins SPNI from Think Studios where he was Director-Business & Creatives

e4m Staff Apr 21, 2026 6:19 PM

Devika Prabhu appointed Business Head Hindi Movies at Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

Prior to this, Devika Prabhu worked at The Walt Disney Company

e4m Staff Mar 10, 2026 8:05 PM

JioStar unveiled its revised reference interconnect offer (RIO), Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL)?blur=25

While individual increases may appear incremental, the cumulative impact across networks is likely to be material

Aditi Gupta Mar 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Suvonkar Banerjee appointed Head of Hindi Originals at SonyLIv?blur=25

The new role is in addition to Banerjee's existing role as Creative Director at Studio NEXT

e4m Staff Feb 25, 2026 3:17 PM

Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

According to sources, Sony Pictures Networks India is restructuring its linear ad sales leadership team

e4m Staff Feb 24, 2026 7:32 PM

SPNI?blur=25

Last month, e4m had reported that as part of its revamped organisational structure, a workforce rationalisation exercise could impact nearly 180 to 200 employees

e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 1:16 PM

sony sports?blur=25

SPNI will have exclusive television broadcast rights for the ISL 2025-26 season in India and non-exclusive rights in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

e4m Staff Feb 14, 2026 3:48 PM

SPNI bets on the South: Plans Tamil channel launch ?blur=25

According to sources, SPNI has filed a trademark for a Tamil channel, likely to be branded ‘Vizha’; expected to go on air later this year

Aditi Gupta Feb 10, 2026 2:56 PM

CVL-Gaurav Banerjee?blur=25

His influence is deeply woven into the industry's foundation, and the path he has built continues to guide us, shared Gaurav Banerjee speaking about CVL Srinivas’ retirement

e4m Staff Jan 27, 2026 12:42 PM

Akhil Mehra to join SPNI as Commercial Head?blur=25

Mehra was most recently Vice President, Commercial and Procurement for International Content, Kids and Infotainment at Star TV Network

e4m Staff Jan 22, 2026 11:43 AM

Gaurav Banerjee, SPNI?blur=25

Gaurav Banerjee’s first phase as MD and CEO of SPNI has been about internal alignment, stabilising the organisation, resetting reporting structures and rethinking how content and platforms are managed

Aditi Gupta Jan 22, 2026 8:25 AM

Mihir Sanghvi exits Sony Pictures Networks India after 10 years?blur=25

Sanghvi, who is the Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial, Procurement and Sustainability, will be with the company till March 31, sources have told e4m

Aditi Gupta Jan 21, 2026 6:59 PM

SPNI?blur=25

SPNI has secured television and digital rights for three seasons, from 2026 till 2028, of the golfing tournaments

e4m Staff Jan 21, 2026 3:50 PM

SPNI appoints Ambesh Tiwari to lead Sony AATH?blur=25

Ambesh Tiwari took charge as Business Head of SPNI’s Kids and Animation portfolio in January last year

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 1:47 PM

SPNI appoints Gaurav Laghate as Head of Corporate Brand and Communications?blur=25

The move marks the addition of Corporate Brand to Gaurav Laghate’s existing responsibilities

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 1:32 PM

Rajaraman Sundaram appointed to lead SPNI South India expansion?blur=25

Rajaraman Sundaram joined the network last year as Head of Content Strategy

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 1:15 PM

Nachiket Pantvaidya appointed to lead SET and Sony Marathi at SPNI?blur=25

Earlier, Pantvaidya was Business Head - Sony Entertainment Television (SET)

e4m Desk Jan 16, 2026 1:03 PM

Akshay Agrawal takes charge of linear ad sales at Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

He will report to Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, SPNI

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 11:37 AM

Sagar Kadam SonyLIV Associate Vice President?blur=25

Sagar Kadam held the role of Associate Vice President - Partnerships, Growth and Monetization, Digital Business (SonyLIV)

e4m Desk Jan 14, 2026 4:49 PM

Gaurav Banerjee?blur=25

Gaurav Banerjee, MD and CEO of SPNI, celebrates his birthday today while continuing to steer one of India’s premier entertainment networks to new heights of success

e4m Staff Jan 12, 2026 9:57 AM

Ankur Shrivastava appointed Associate Vice President at Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

Prior to joining Sony Pictures Networks India, Ankur Shrivastava served as Director, LCS, at JioStar

e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 1:17 PM

Wheel of Fortune x Akshay Kumar?blur=25

Highgate Entertainment, LLC has licensed the format to Sony Pictures Networks India, with Frames Production Company producing the Indian edition

e4m Staff Dec 20, 2025 3:30 PM

Danish Khan to transition from Sony Pictures Networks India after 10 years?blur=25

Danish Khan currently heads SPNI’s digital business SonyLIV and Studio NXT

e4m Staff Dec 18, 2025 12:02 PM

cricket?blur=25

A weak advertising environment and muted subscription growth have made the economics challenging, say industry experts

Aditi Gupta Dec 10, 2025 8:57 AM

icc?blur=25

This development comes as JioStar informed the ICC of its intent to withdraw from the agreement ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year

Aditi Gupta Dec 9, 2025 2:19 PM

Tushar Shah steps down from Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

Tushar Shah serves as the Chief Marketing Officer & Business Head – Movies, Regional, FTA and Infotainment Channels at SPNI

e4m Staff Nov 20, 2025 2:27 PM

Danish Khan to move on from Sony’s StudioNEXT & SonyLIV?blur=25

Danish Khan will continue with the Sony Group until March 2026 to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities across the network’s digital and production verticals

e4m Staff Nov 18, 2025 5:18 PM

FICCI, Gaurav Banerjee?blur=25

At FICCI Frames 2025, Gaurav Banerjee, MD-CEO of SPNI, said India’s media and entertainment industry must move to the centre of the country’s economic and cultural growth narrative

e4m Staff Oct 7, 2025 7:58 PM

SPNI?blur=25

Sony AdEdge enables SMBs to plan and execute campaigns that reach mass audiences and deliver measurable outcomes

e4m Staff Oct 3, 2025 4:04 PM

SPNI?blur=25

From business and content leaders to heads in finance, legal, technology, ad sales & corp comm, the media network has witnessed a series of high-profile exits this year

e4m Staff Sep 24, 2025 8:13 AM

SPNI?blur=25

The decision is aimed at building a more efficient and cost-conscious organization across both SPNI’s television network and its streaming service, SonyLIV

e4m Staff Sep 23, 2025 7:12 PM

Ravi Ahuja, Gaurav Banerjee?blur=25

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. President and CEO Ravi Ahuja shares that the company is already seeing momentum, particularly in channel ratings, since Gaurav Banerjee took over as MD and CEO

e4m Staff Sep 22, 2025 9:26 AM

Gaurav Laghate?blur=25

Gaurav Laghate will report directly to Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, SPNI

e4m Staff Sep 11, 2025 11:39 AM

SPNI?blur=25

The tournament will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network channels and live streamed on Sony Liv in India and the sub-continent

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2025 3:50 PM

roy?blur=25

Roy brings with him over 17 years of experience across leading media and entertainment companies

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2025 9:02 PM