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Mumbai, 23rd May 2026: Leading Content and Technology powerhouse Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) has reinforced its leadership in the linear entertainment landscape by winning the coveted title of ‘Broadcaster of the Year’, for the fourth consecutive year in a row at the prestigious ABBY Awards 2026 held at Goafest. The Company brought the shine home by securing 15 metals, including 3 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze and 1 Merit.
The recognition underscores the Company’s robust capabilities in delivering impactful content and high consumer engagement across platforms. Displaying the strength of its linear portfolio, ‘Z’ bagged a series of awards across its channels including Zee Kannada, Zee Bangla, Zee Marathi and Zee Cinema. The Company bagged Gold in the ‘Best launch of a TV program using multi-media’ category for the launch of its show ‘Sri Raghavendra Mahathme’ on Zee Kannada, and in two categories for ‘Best launch of a TV program using multi-media category’ and ‘Best movie promo by a TV channel category’ for its World TV premiere of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on Zee Cinema.
The wins across categories highlight the strength of the Company’s linear portfolio, which continues to command scale and influence in an evolving media landscape.
Commenting on the achievement, Company Spokesperson, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “Winning ‘Broadcaster of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year is a firm testament to our unwavering focus on delivering high-quality, engaging content that resonates with audiences at scale. This recognition reflects the collective effort of our teams and partners, who continue to push boundaries and redefine storytelling through powerful narratives and characters. As we further strengthen our content approach across channels, success will increasingly be defined not by the quantity of content, but if one can deliver meaningful content that delivers moments and experiences for consumers to carry forward into their lives and conversations.”
The Company has taken significant steps to enhance its strategic approach across the linear ecosystem by implementing an omni-channel content strategy. New show launches encompassing strong character-led storytelling coupled with culturally rooted concepts, has enabled the Company to garner considerable gains and further cement its position as India’s No. 2 entertainment network with a 17.4% market share. The Company maintains a strong leadership in key markets like Hindi, Bangla, Odia and Kannada along with Zee Cinema, on the back of new show launches and movie premieres. The recognition at the ABBY Awards 2026, which brings together the Nation’s leading agencies, marketers and creative leaders, further fortifies the Company’s presence and language leadership in the linear entertainment landscape.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) is a leading Content and Technology powerhouse, seamlessly blending its rich legacy with pioneering innovation to deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences. With a presence in over 190 countries and a reach of over 1.4 billion people across the globe, ‘Z’ brings diverse stories to life through linear television, digital platforms, movies and music across languages. As a truly Indian brand with a global footprint, ‘Z’ remains committed towards enriching the lives of people around the world by creating extraordinary moments which celebrate the power of optimism and togetherness.