Booster Shot! Settlement with IndusInd Bank lifts Zee Ent shares to 1-month high

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Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises surged 5% to a 1-month high following news that the company has reached a settlement with IndusInd Bank, seeking withdrawal of the objection to its merger deal with Sony Pictures...

During a hearing in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday, Zee Entertainment said that it has made partial payment of dues to IndusInd Bank, following which the lender will withdraw its objection to the merger with Sony...

In February, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted an insolvency petition filed by IndusInd Bank against Essel Groups listed companies, Zee Entertainment and Siti Network...

The insolvency plea by IndusInd Bank against Zee had raised questions over the smooth merger of the company with Sony Pictures, which was already delayed due to regulatory requirements..

Earlier this month, Zee Entertainment also reached a settlement with Indian Performing Right Society, following which, the latter withdrew the insolvency plea against the company...

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