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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name =Subhash Chandra | | name = Subhash Chandra | ||
| image = Subhash Chandra.png | | image = Subhash Chandra.png | ||
| caption = Subhash Chandra in 2018 | | caption = Subhash Chandra in 2018 | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1950|11|30}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1950|11|30}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Adampur, Hisar|Adampur]], [[Haryana]], India | | birth_place = [[Adampur]], [[East Punjab]], [[India]] Present day [[Adampur, Hisar|Adampur]], [[Haryana]], [[India]] | ||
| residence = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] | | residence = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| occupation = [[Chairman]] of [[Essel Group]] | | occupation = [[Chairman]] of [[Essel Group]] | ||
| salary = | | salary = | ||
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| constituency = [[Haryana]] | | constituency = [[Haryana]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Suresh Prabhu]] | | predecessor = [[Suresh Prabhu]] | ||
| party = | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/member_site/Main.aspx</ref> | ||
| successor = | | successor = | ||
| father = | | father = | ||
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== Business == | == Business == | ||
Chandra launched India's first satellite TV channel, [[Zee TV]], in 1992.<ref name="anand">{{cite news|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/amit-goenka-zee-entertainment-the-next-generation/1/205720.html|title=Passing the Baton|date=25 May 2014|publisher=business today.intoday.in|last1=Adhikari|first1=Anand|access-date=4 August 2015}}</ref> The channel competes with, among others, [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony Entertainment Television]] and [[STAR Plus]]. Currently, the Zee TV network, consisting up to 90 channels, reach 1.3 | Chandra launched India's first satellite TV channel, [[Zee TV]], in 1992.<ref name="anand">{{cite news|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/amit-goenka-zee-entertainment-the-next-generation/1/205720.html|title=Passing the Baton|date=25 May 2014|publisher=business today.intoday.in|last1=Adhikari|first1=Anand|access-date=4 August 2015}}</ref> The channel competes with, among others, [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony Entertainment Television]] and [[STAR Plus]]. Currently, the Zee TV network, consisting up to 90 channels, reach 1.3 billion people spread over 174 countries.<ref name=forbe>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/subhash-chandra/ |title=Forbes – Subhash Chandra |work=Forbes.com |date=11 May 2019 |access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> | ||
In 2005, in collaboration with Dainik Bhaskar group, Chandra launched an English-language daily newspaper, ''DNA'', in Mumbai to challenge the well-settled ''[[The Times of India]]''. The competition was one of the biggest newspaper battles of Mumbai. Sustaining earlier losses, the newspaper eventually turned around.<ref name=deepak>{{cite news|last1=Ajwani|first1=Deepak|title=At the Zee Group, Son Punit has taken the baton from Subhash Chandra |url=http://forbesindia.com/article/marwari-power/at-the-zee-group-son-punit-has-taken-the-baton-from-subhash-chandra/37359/1|access-date=4 August 2015|publisher=Forbes India Magazine|date=14 March 2014}}</ref> | In 2005, in collaboration with Dainik Bhaskar group, Chandra launched an English-language daily newspaper, ''DNA'', in Mumbai to challenge the well-settled ''[[The Times of India]]''. The competition was one of the biggest newspaper battles of Mumbai. Sustaining earlier losses, the newspaper eventually turned around.<ref name=deepak>{{cite news|last1=Ajwani|first1=Deepak|title=At the Zee Group, Son Punit has taken the baton from Subhash Chandra |url=http://forbesindia.com/article/marwari-power/at-the-zee-group-son-punit-has-taken-the-baton-from-subhash-chandra/37359/1|access-date=4 August 2015|publisher=Forbes India Magazine|date=14 March 2014}}</ref> However, by October 2019, DNA was defunct and completely shut down.<ref>https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/07/27/who-owns-your-media-how-subhash-chandras-zeal-for-diversification-wrecked-his-zee-empire</ref> | ||
On 25 November 2019, Chandra had to resign as chairman of his company [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]], as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Subhash Chandra Resigns as Chairman of Zee Entertainment Enterprises |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/subhash-chandra-resigns-as-chairman-of-zee-entertainment-enterprises-2400237.html |publisher=[[News 18]] |date=25 November 2019}}</ref> However, he still continues as a non-executive director of the company.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jagannath |first1=J. |title=Zee Entertainment board accepts Subhash Chandra's resignation as chairman |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/zee-entertainment-board-accepts-subhash-chandra-s-resignation-as-chairman-11574688147326.html |publisher=[[Livemint]] |date=25 November 2019}}</ref> | On 25 November 2019, Chandra had to resign as chairman of his company [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]], as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Subhash Chandra Resigns as Chairman of Zee Entertainment Enterprises |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/subhash-chandra-resigns-as-chairman-of-zee-entertainment-enterprises-2400237.html |publisher=[[News 18]] |date=25 November 2019}}</ref> However, he still continues as a non-executive director of the company.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jagannath |first1=J. |title=Zee Entertainment board accepts Subhash Chandra's resignation as chairman |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/zee-entertainment-board-accepts-subhash-chandra-s-resignation-as-chairman-11574688147326.html |publisher=[[Livemint]] |date=25 November 2019}}</ref> | ||
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On 22 May 2020, [[Essel Group]] defaulted 616 INR Crore secured NCD Bonds with standstill agreement along with Subhash Chandra Personal Guarantee thus affecting 3,00,000 investors. | On 22 May 2020, [[Essel Group]] defaulted 616 INR Crore secured NCD Bonds with standstill agreement along with Subhash Chandra Personal Guarantee thus affecting 3,00,000 investors. | ||
In August | In August 2020, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) appointed promoter Subhash Chandra as chairman emeritus, following his resignation as non-executive director of the firm. Subhash Chandra, who was previously chairman, would now continue to be associated with the business in an honorary fashion.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Laghate|first=Gaurav|title=Subhash Chandra to take role of chairman emeritus at ZEE, steps down as non-executive director|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/subhash-chandra-to-take-role-of-chairman-emeritus-at-zee-steps-down-as-non-executive-director/articleshow/77614362.cms|access-date=2020-08-18}}</ref> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||