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Birth & Early Life
- Subhash Chandra is the founder of Zee Entertainment and Essel Group, pioneering India's private television revolution with Zee TV in 1992. He's often called the "Father of Indian Satellite Television."
- Subhash Chandra is 73 years old, born on 30 November 1950 in Hissar, Haryana. Chandra is a college dropout who built his empire from a commodities trading family business in Haryana.
- Subhash Chandra’s net worth is ₹3,200 crore ($385M) in 2024, down from ₹25,000 crore (2015 peak) due to Zee stake sales and debt restructuring. His remaining assets include 4% in Zee (₹1,100Cr), 22% in Siti Networks (₹850Cr), and other investments.
- Chandra's Zee stake reduced from 41% to 4% after pledging shares for infra projects and subsequent lender takeovers during Essel Group's 2019 debt crisis.
- Siti Networks (Essel's cable arm) faces financial stress with ₹3,800 crore debt, undergoing restructuring while Chandra holds 22% stake valued at ₹850 crore.
- Chandra invests in media, infrastructure, and commodities, maintaining holdings in Zee, Siti, and Essel Group despite financial challenges.
Physical Status
Male
Careers
Position | Company | Duration |
Founder | Siti Networks | 1994-Present |
Founder | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | Present |
Founder | Zee News | Present |
Founder | Essel Group | Present |
Personal Details
Married
Subhash Chandra Investments
2
Subhash Chandra has made 2 investments.
| Date | Company | Sector | Round | Investments | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-30 | Consumer Goods | seed | ₹ 380 Cr | ||
| 2024-12-30 | Fashion and Lifestyle | seed | ₹ 4.8 Cr |
Subhash Chandra News
Subhash Chandra gets relief in Bombay HC against SEBI's summons in fund diversion case
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday said it won't take any action against Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Subhash Chandra for three weeks regarding the summons issued in an alleged fund diversion case.
20 Mar 2024
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Who is Subhash Chandra?
Subhash Chandra is an Indian media entrepreneur and the founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, India's first private satellite television channel.
What is Subhash Chandra known for?
He is best known for revolutionizing Indian television by launching Zee TV in 1992, pioneering satellite broadcasting in the country.
What are Subhash Chandra's notable achievements?
- Founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
- Recipient of the International Emmy Directorate Award for his contributions to the media industry.
- Authored the autobiography "The Z Factor: My Journey as the Wrong Man at the Right Time."
What industries has Subhash Chandra contributed to?
Apart from media and entertainment, Subhash Chandra has made significant contributions to industries like packaging, infrastructure, education, and real estate.
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