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Essel Group (alternatively referred to as the Zee Group) is an Indian conglomerate holding company and corporate promoter headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company has had business interests in mass media, broadcasting infrastructure and packaging. It operates the subsidiaries of Zee Media Corporation, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Dish TV and Siti Networks. The group has been reported to be encumbered with severe debt; a Businessworld article described the company as debt-ridden. As a result, it has conducted several assets sale including the sale of Essel Propack and stake sales of Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Founded in 1926 as the Messrs Ramgopal Indraprasad by Jagannath Goenka, the company was expanded and converted into the Essel Group of Industries by the his grandson, Subhash Chandra. Chandra is part of the Goenka (Goel) family which owns and operates the group, he is also the chairman of the company and a Bharatiya Janata Party backed member of the Rajya Sabha.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises channels:
Zee TV: Hindi language general entertainment channel. It is the flagship channel of the company.
Zee Anmol: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
Zing: Hindi language music channel. It was formerly branded as Zee Music.
Zee Café: English language general entertainment channel. It was formerly branded as Zee English.
Zee ETC Bollywood: Hindi language music channel.
Zee Cinema: Hindi language movie channel.
Zee Action: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring action movies.
Zee Bollywood: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring bollywood movies.
Zee Classic: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring classical bollywood movies.
Zee Anmol Cinema: Hindi language movie channel.
Zee Tamil: Tamil language general entertainment channel.
Zee Thirai: Tamil language movie channel.
Zee Telugu: Telugu language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Telugu.
Zee Cinemalu: Telugu language movie channel.
Zee Keralam: Malayalam language general entertainment channel.
Zee Kannada: Kannada language general entertainment channel.
Zee Picchar: Kannada language movie channel.
Zee Bangla: Bengali language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Bangla.
Zee Bangla Cinema: Bengali language movie channel.
Zee Marathi: Marathi language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Marathi.
Zee Yuva: Marathi language general entertainment channel, marketed towards younger generations.
Zee Talkies: Marathi language movie channel.
Zee Vajwa: Marathi language music channel.
Zee Sarthak: Odia language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Sarthak TV.
Zee Punjabi: Punjabi language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Punjabi.
Zee Biskope: Bhojpuri language movie channel.
Zee Zest: Hindi and English language lifestyle channel.
Zee Future: English language Sci-fi Channel.
Living Foodz: 24/7 Hindi and English language food and lifestyle channel.
Living Travelz: 24/7 Hindi and English language travel channel.
&TV: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
&pictures: Hindi language movie channel.
&xplor: Premium segment Hindi language movie channel.
&flix: English language movie channel. It was formerly branded as Zee MGM, Zee Movie Zone and Zee Studio.
&privé: Premium segment English language movie channel.
Big Magic: Bhojpuri language general entertainment channel. It is marketed as a comedy channel. It was acquired from Reliance Big Broadcasting Pvt Ltd.
Big Ganga: Bhojpuri language general entertainment channel. It is primarily targeted at audiences in Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal. It was acquired from Reliance Big Broadcasting Pvt Ltd.

Zee Media Corporation channels:
Zee News: Hindi language news channel.
World is One News (WION): English language news channel.
Zee Business: Hindi language business news channel.
Zee Hindustan: 24/7 national Hindi language news channel. It was relaunched in 2017 as an anchor-less news channel. It was formerly branded as Zee Sangam and India 24x7.
Zee 24 Taas: 24/7 Marathi language regional news channel.
Zee 24 Kalak: 24/7 Gujarati language regional news channel. It was inaugurated on 20 August 2017 by Vijay Rupani, the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Zee Rajasthan: Hindi language news channel operating in Rajasthan. It was formerly branded as Zee Marudhara.
Zee Odisha: Odia language regional news channel. It was formerly branded as Zee Kalinga.
Zee Salaam: Urdu language news channel.
Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh: Hindi language news channel operating in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal: Punjabi and Hindi language news channel operating in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Zee Bihar Jharkhand: Hindi and Bhojpuri language news channel operating in Bihar and Jharkhand. It was formerly branded as Zee Purvaiya.
Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand: Hindi language news channel operating in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Zee 24 Ghanta: 24/7 Bengali language regional news channel. It is owned by the Zee Akash News Pvt Ltd subsidiary.
Maurya TV: Hindi language news channel operating in Bihar and Jharkhand. It is owned by the Maurya TV Pvt Ltd subsidiary.

Print:
Daily News and Analysis: daily english-language newspaper

Technology:
Dish TV
Siti Networks

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The Zee Media Corporation Limited (abbreviated as ZMCL; formerly Zee News Limited) is the news broadcasting company of the Essel Group. The company operates a constellation of news channels under the brand name of Zee including the English language news channel WION. The Zee News channel is the flagship channel of the company. The Zee Media Corporation also owns and operates the ZEE5 distribution platform.

It is involved in a joint venture with the Dainik Bhaskar Group for the publication of the Daily News & Analysis newspaper. The corporation also runs the Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA) which is owned by Zee Learn, the schooling subsidiary of the Essel Group.

The Zee Media Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of the Zee Telefilms Ltd (later renamed to Zee Entertainment Enterprises) and existed under the name of Zee News Limited. It was demerged as a separate company of the Essel Group in 2006. The Zee News Limited was renamed to Zee Media Corporation in 2013.

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Zee TV is a Hindi language general entertainment channel owned by the Essel Group in India. It is associated with several other sister channels which provide services in Hindi, English and several regional languages of India. Zee TV and its sister channels are operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group. The chairman of the group is Subhash Chandra. Zee TV was launched on 2 October 1992 as the flagship channel of the Zee Telefirms Ltd (later renamed to Zee Entertainment Enterprises). The channel was the first Hindi language subscription channel in India.

In 1992, the Empire Holding Ltd company of the Essel Group was converted into Zee Telefirms Ltd as part of the Essel Group venture into mass media and entertainment. The Zee TV channel was launched as the flagship channel of the company. The channel went on air for the first time on 1 October 1992. In 1993, it began operating as a 24/7 channel. Zee Telefirms Ltd was converted into the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on 10 January 2007, which continues to operate the entertainment channels of the Zee Network. In 2013, Zee TV along with its sister channels went over a branding overhaul.

With a reach of more than 173 countries and access to 1+ Billion viewers globally, Zee TV has created strong brand equity and is the largest media franchise serving the South Asian Diaspora. Zee TV’s content library delivers a variety of choices for the great Indian middle class ranging from non-fiction formats that celebrate the talent of India’s common man to fiction shows that deliver strong messages and drive positive change in society while entertaining viewers. Zee TV’s content resonates with its core ethos - ‘Aaj Likhenge Kal’ that aims to inspire viewers to take charge of their destinies giving wings to their dreams and aspirations.

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Zee Anmol is a Hindi language general entertainment channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group. The chairman of the group is Subhash Chandra.

Launched in September 2013 with a brand positioning of ‘Dil Choo Jaye’, Zee Anmol brought back popular dramas into the viewers’ lives. With television viewing universe expanding by leaps and bounds over the last few years, the channel’s content is being consumed for the first-time by a vast majority of viewers across smaller towns where C & S penetration is still picking up. Zee Anmol’s shows reaches out to countless fresh viewers across every television household in India and its consistent growth helps expand the reach of the ZEE network.

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And TV (&TV) is a Hindi language entertainment channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Launched as a general entertainment channel from ZEEL group, it started broadcasting on 2 March 2015.

&TV is the flagship Hindi GEC amongst the ‘&’ bouquet of channels from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a global media and entertainment company. Staying true to the personification of the Ampersand, &TV signifies a conjunction of aspirations and rootedness which is synonymous with the spirit of New Age India. Through its content offering, the channel brings together people and ideologies thus fostering cohesive viewing within Indian households. &TV showcases a diverse and dynamic mix of relatable fiction, high voltage non-fiction, marquee events and blockbuster movies. The channel is available in SD and HD across all Cable and DTH platforms and enjoys a leading presence in international markets including Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Americas. The channel, viewed by premium audience is fast gaining popularity across territories.

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Big Magic is an Indian free television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on 4 April 2011 as Big Magic by Reliance Broadcasting Network. In 2016 it was acquired by Zee. During the ownership of Reliance, the most popular shows were Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal, Mahisagar, and Nadaniyaan. It broadcasts episodes of shows on Zee TV and &TV. The Channel is also launched own cartoon shows also and make a fully children channelp. On 2020 the channel acquired StarPlus hit serials like Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan & Son Pari.

The channel was launched as Big Magic on 4 April 2011 by Reliance Broadcast Network, with the tagline "Har pal chatpata". Its programming consisted of sitcoms, mythology shows, animation series, weekend and festive specials events. It was acquired in November 2016 by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.

BIG Magic is a variety general entertainment channel offers fresh and compelling content for Males and Kids. With offerings across genres – Comedy, Mythology, Action and Thriller, the channel strikes a chord by showcasing content that not only entertains but also entices the viewers with strong cultural connect across key markets.

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Zee Cinema is a Hindi language movie channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

Zee Cinema, Home Of Blockbusters was launched in 1995. The channel showcases the best in-class Hindi Movies which have cemented Zee Cinema’s position as the No.1 Hindi Movie channel providing quality entertainment to over 430 million individuals in India. Zee Cinema maintains a forward outlook towards entertainment by acquiring not only recent hits, but also in-production titles with a strong ensemble cast and industry buzz. The channel's archives boast of more than 4200 movies from varied genres including action, comedy, romance, family entertainers, etc.

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Zee Action is a Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring action movies. The channel is operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

Exclusively focused on the action genre, Zee Action has a collection of hundreds of movies from the last three decades. Action lovers have had a blast with blockbusters such as Ghayal, Ghatak, Tahalka, Elane Jung, Phool aur Kaante, Apradh and Qurbani. Zee Action has brought the thrill home to millions of viewers. Thematics like Teen Ka Tashan have brought the action into the living rooms of action seekers, a special experience crafted only on Zee Action.

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Zee Bollywood is a Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring bollywood movies. The channel is operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

With a promise of ‘101% Shuddh Bollywood’, Zee Bollywood showcases passionately curated Masala Bollywood movies, firmly establishing its position as a one stop destination for wholesome masala entertainers that are not only highly entertaining but also celebrate the larger than life colorful vibrant cinema.

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Zee Classic is a Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring classical bollywood movies. The channel is operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

Zee Classic is India's only Hindi movie channel that showcases films from the golden era of Hindi cinema. After a short hiatus, the channel with its core proposition ‘Woh Zamaana Kare Deewana’, is back again on popular demand featuring an all new look. The evergreen channel promises to recreate the magic of iconic classics and new age cinema by showcasing not just films that shaped Indian cinema, but also acquainting viewers with the creative talent who were a part of that timeless era.

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Zee Anmol Cinema is a Hindi language movie channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group. The chairman of the group is Subhash Chandra.

Zee Anmol Cinema is a Hindi movie channel bringing the best of Bollywood to the screens of its viewers.

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&pictures is a Hindi satellite movie channel in India based in Mumbai. The channel is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises which is a part of Essel Group.

&pictures is a leading Hindi movie channel for the young India. Being country’s first interactive movie channel, &pictures honors India's high flying, yet rooted culture and celebrates her 'Sapnon ki Udaan'. The programming of the channel is aimed to be a reflection of the subtle evolution of movies and movie viewing, which can be attributed to the evolution of movie viewers.

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&xplor is a Hindi satellite movie channel in India based in Mumbai. The channel is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises which is a part of Essel Group.

When life is an exploration, why shouldn’t cinema also be the same? The Indian audience is forever seeking new experiences and is constantly re-evaluating cinematic conventions. Today’s generation believes that experiment is the new form of experience. Taking this viewer insight into consideration and bridging the need gap for content that is beyond the traditional definition of cinema, &xplor will cater to every movie aficionado’s entertainment cravings that are UNroutine, UNexpected and UNformula. The channel boasts of a vast repertoire of titles that explores storytelling like never before. By showcasing movies that are thought provoking yet entertaining on television, &xplor with its brand promise of ‘Cinema Unboxed’ endeavors to bring to its audience cinema that helps one explore different worlds.

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&flix is an English movie channel from Zee Entertainment Enterprises which formally launched on 3 June 2018, replacing Zee Studio. This is the second English movie channel under the ‘&’ brand. In September 2017, the broadcaster had launched a premium English movie channel &privé. The channel is available across DTH and digital cable platforms.

&flix is the ultimate destination for hit Hollywood movies catering to avid movie fanatics who seek enthrallment and covet challenges. &flix offers a Hollywood movie premiere every week for the audience who wants to ‘Leap Forth’ and break out of the orbit of sameness, experiencing a whole new world of unlimited possibilities.

From action and drama to comedy and animation, its spectacular library hosts a compelling mix of genres for the Indian viewers presenting a larger than life movie viewing experience. The channel will showcase its movies under unique properties like Flix First Premiere, Best Flix Forever, Late Night Flix and FamJam Flix amongst others which will bring hits and franchises to Indian screens. The line-up of movies includes Spiderman: Homecoming, Baby Driver, Life, The Emoji Movie, Atomic Blonde, Jumanji and Blade Runner 2049 amongst others.

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&privé is an Indian pay television channel that was launched on 24 September 2017. The channel is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises which is a part of Essel Group.

&Privé HD is a premium destination for the finest English movies in the Indian broadcast space. The channel is specifically designed for the discerning cinema lovers who appreciate nuanced cinema. With a brand tagline of ‘Feel the Other Side’, it is specifically designed for the non-conformists who go beyond the obvious and feel the soul of movies. &Privé HD has curated a list of 350 celebrated titles and 40 award winning premieres including movies like Moonlight, Jackie, Arrival, Lion and Pele.

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Zee Café is an Indian pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group. The channel mainly syndicates popular American and British television shows to appeal to the English-speaking population of India.

Zee English was launched in the Indian subcontinent on 15 March 2000 , as competition to Star World. Initially free-to-air, the channel was later encrypted as part of the Zee pay-television bouquet.

The channel underwent a rebranding on 27 March 2005 and was renamed as Zee Cáfe, along with a new logo and promotion deals.

The channel's high-definition feed was launched on 23 September 2015, for a bench test in limited markets and nationwide on 21 November 2015.

Zee Café is the No. 1 English entertainment channel in India. Catering to English speaking audiences it boasts of a healthy mix of reality and scripted show offerings directly from the U.S. It has associations with powerful international studios such as Fremantle, Disney, WB, CBS, Sony etc. and is currently available across all major DTH & Cable networks in India.

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Zee ETC Bollywood Channel is a Bollywood trade television channel. The channel caters to audiences in the Asia Pacific region and has shows that are hosted in English and Hindi. The channel lanuched on 11 September 1999.

Zee ETC Bollywood is considered as the most credible Bollywood trade channel. For years it has been catering to all the viewers, distributors, producers, exhibitors, actors, music companies as a one stop shop for all the happenings in the Bollywood Fraternity. Nobody knows Bollywood as ETC does, because ETC is Bollywood's confidante since time immemorial.

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Zing is a Hindi language music channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

Zing is a channel for the youth of today, a channel for those who are young, restless and have high spending power. Zing showcases youth fiction shows, kick-ass music, Bollywood shows & a mix of Bollywood & Hollywood movies, thus providing an eclectic mix of content that strikes a note with the affluent youth.

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Zee News is a Hindi-language news channel owned by the Essel Group. It is associated with several other sister news channels which provide coverage in Hindi, English and several regional languages of India. Zee News was launched on 27 August 1999, as Zee Sports Ltd. The company was reincorporated on 27 May 2004, as Zee News Ltd. In 2013, Zee News Ltd changed its name to Zee Media Corporation Limited. The Zee News channel is the flagship channel of the company.

The chairman of the group is Subhash Chandra. Sudhir Chaudhary is the editor-in-chief of Zee News and the anchor of the prime time show on the channel. The channel has been involved in several controversies and has broadcast fabricated news stories on multiple occasions.

We at Zee News believe that, a positive change in people’s thought process can bring a positive change for the whole nation. We present the news from a nationalist perspective; and not just facts, but with an in-depth analysis. At Zee News, information credibility is considered sacrosanct.

Being a nationalist channel, we understand our responsibilities to create a better nation with a positive thought process which further can lead the nation to become a true leader of the world.

We are the pioneers in the history of Indian (Private) News Channels to break the monopoly of Doordarshan, and broadcast news bulletins to our viewers, gradually becoming India’s Most Trusted News Channel*.

The Channel hosts India's number 1 prime time show “DNA – Daily News Analysis” anchored by our Editor-in-Chief Mr. Sudhir Chaudhary.

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WION (World is One News) is an international English language news-based pay television channel in India that is owned by Essel Group. It is part of the Zee Media network of channels. The channel reports global news and issues. Its website was launched on 15 June 2016 and the TV channel on 15 August 2016 as a free-to-air satellite service in many countries.

The founding team included Rohit Gandhi as editor-in-chief, Mandy Clark, former CBS correspondent, and Mithaq Kazimi, American media executive as Managing Producers respectively. Known journalists included Saad Hammadi, Bangladesh bureau chief and former correspondent for The Guardian, Archith Seshadri, former CNN anchor and Tathagata Bhattacharya, former editor of the CNN web edition.

WION is India’s first news channel dedicated to put forth India’s perspective on emerging global issues in the world. In pursuit of this mission, WION has constituted a team of seasoned journalists coming from diverse nationalities with a common goal to present news and views in an unadulterated manner.

The channel prides itself on presenting news coverage that is distinct from the conventional media agenda existing in India. Our reporting ethos is premised on presenting news by way of an informed debate on pressing issues devoid of any prejudice or favor to a particular constituency.

WION is also distinct in its outlook from other Indian news channels, as its vision to create a global platform, which analyses any given issue in a geopolitical context and doesn’t restrict evaluation of these issues to India alone. As a responsible fourth pillar of democracy, we believe in the importance of providing news that is rich in content and allows viewers to form an informed view on key debates affecting India, South Asia, and the world.

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Zee Business is an Indian Hindi-language business news channel based in Noida, India. The channel was launched in November 2004 and it is owned by Zee Media.

Zee Business is first Hindi Business Channel launched in the history of Television, with the aim that everybody should be made aware about the current developments in the Business World, Share Markets

It is one of the leading and fastest growing Hindi business news channels in India. The channel has revolutionized business news by its innovative programming and path-breaking strategy of making business news a 24x7 phenomenon.

Zee Business truly reflects transforming India. Our programing is extraordinarily sharp, covering myriad topics ranging from global markets to domestic franchise, from issues concerning the most influential to where your money should be invested.

Our lens informs you, empowers you. We curate content which accentuates your business acumen, and our philosophy whets the appetite of your ambition like no other.

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Zee Hindustan is an Indian Hindi-language news channel mainly focused on rural India. The channel is owned by Zee Media, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

In 2018, Zee Hindustan was relaunched as the first news channel in the country without any anchor or news reader. The idea behind the strategy of going anchor-less is aimed at giving news without any views. The basic purpose is to disseminate news in its purest form.

The re-launched Zee Hindustan believes in the philosophy of "Ab anchor nahi, khabrein khud bolengi, kyunki aap samajhdar hain".

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Daily News and Analysis (DNA) is an Indian broadsheet newspaper launched in 2005 and published in English from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Indore. The newspaper is owned and managed by Diligent Media Corporation and operated by Zee Media, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.

A high-profile advertising campaign with the tagline, "Speak up, it's in your DNA", preceded the birth of Daily News and Analysis in 2005. The context into which the publication was introduced was described by the Indian media as tumultuous, with price cuts and competitive activity occurring.

Targeted at a young readership, DNA is positioned as the voice and soul of Mumbai. Through news, views, analyses and interactivity, DNA provides readers with a composite picture of Mumbai and the world. Its interactive platforms seek to bring the reader and surfer at the centre of its news activity.

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Siti Networks Ltd (formerly known as Wire and Wireless (India) Limited (WWIL)) is a multi system operator (MSO) owned by the Essel Group. The company provides digital cable television services in India and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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DishTV India (stylised as dishtv) is an Indian direct broadcast satellite service provider in India owned and operated by the Zee Group and the Videocon Group. DishTV was launched by the Zee Group on 2 October 2003. It ranked # 437 and # 5 on the list of media companies in Fortune India 500 roster of India's largest corporations in 2011. Dish TV was also voted India's most trusted DTH brand according to the Brand Trust Report 2014, a study conducted by Trust Research Advisory. On 22 March 2018, Dish TV completed a merger with Videocon d2h, creating the largest DTH provider in India.