India's Zee Entertainment stock stumbles since Sony deal collapse

Broadcaster turns to reorganization proposal after plug pulled on merger

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The terminated deal had been expected to create the biggest player in India's broadcasting industry. © Reuters

RYOSUKE HANADA, Nikkei staff writer

MUMBAI -- Shares in Indian broadcasting giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises had slumped over 50% by mid-May from their level at the start of 2024 amid the collapse of merger talks with a Sony Group unit, with a recently proposed reorganization plan doing little to spark a major rebound.

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