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SPNI responds to Tata Play’s removal of Sony channels from bouquets

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has expressed concern over Tata Play's unexpected decision to remove Sony channels from the bouquets of nearly 10 mn subscribers. The company believes this move was made without prior notice to SPNI or consideration for subscribers'...

Ritesh Khosla appointed general counsel of SPNI

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Ritesh Khosla as the new General Counsel, effective September 1, 2024. He will succeed Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure. Ritesh Khosla, with over two decades of experience, began his career as a practicing lawyer before joining

SPNI announces retirement of Ashok Nambissan, Nitin Nadkarni

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the retirement of two key leaders, General Counsel Ashok Nambissan and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nitin Nadkarni, effective August 31, 2024. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping SPNI's...

Gaurav Banerjee takes over as SPNI MD & CEO from NP Singh

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces the appointment of Gaurav Banerjee as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective on or before August 26, 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Gaurav Banerjee will succeed N.P. Singh, who has led

SPNI elevates Jaideep Janakiram to lead international biz, ops

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced a significant leadership change in its International Business and Operations division. As per a press release, Jaideep Janakiram, previously the Head of International Business for the Americas, has been promoted...

Formula E, SPNI forge 3-year sub-continent partnership

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering motorsports viewership across the Indian subcontinent, Formula E and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have unveiled a comprehensive three-year media partnership. The collaboration will see all Formula E races broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!