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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd received RBI approval to redeem USD 23.90 million in outstanding FCCBs and cancel a USD 215.1 million unutilized commitment. The disclosure was made to BSE and NSE on July 13, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations
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zee entertainment has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India to redeem its outstanding Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) worth USD 23.90 million. The central bank has also authorized the cancellation of an unutilized commitment of USD 215.1 million. This regulatory clearance allows the company to settle its foreign currency obligations and reduce its contingent liabilities
The approval was communicated to the stock exchanges in a filing submitted on July 13, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company had previously informed the exchanges about its application for this redemption on March 26, 2026
Details of the Approval
The RBI’s decision covers two primary financial actions related to the company’s foreign currency instruments. The redemption pertains to the outstanding principal amount of the bonds, while the cancellation addresses the undrawn portion of the credit facility
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Redemption of FCCBs | USD 23.90 million |
| Cancellation of Unutilized Commitment | USD 215.1 million |
The filing was signed by Ashish Ramesh Agarwal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on behalf of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Historical Stock Returns for Zee Entertainment
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.96% | -3.58% | -1.55% | +12.68% | -28.59% | -52.95% |
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