Zee Entertainment Allots ₹2,640 Crore Warrants To Promoter Group Entity Sunbright Mauritius

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has allotted 20,94,47,805 fully convertible warrants to Sunbright Mauritius Investments Ltd, a promoter-group entity, at Rs 126 per warrant.

According to a report by Moneycontrol, the allotment was completed on August 21, 2026, after receiving shareholder and stock exchange approvals and following a favourable ruling from the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

Each warrant is convertible into one ZEEL equity share with a face value of Rs 1. Sunbright has paid 25% of the issue price, or Rs 31.50 per warrant, amounting to nearly Rs 659.76 crore.

The remaining Rs 94.50 per warrant must be paid within 18 months, with the deadline falling on February 21, 2028.

ZEEL's paid-up share capital will remain unchanged until the warrants are converted into equity shares. If all the warrants are exercised, Sunbright's holding could rise to approximately 17.90% on a fully diluted basis.

SAT Clears Fundraising Amid SEBI Dispute

The allotment follows a recent SAT order permitting ZEEL to raise funds through preferential warrants issued to its promoter group.

The tribunal also allowed the company to use its mutual fund investments for routine operational requirements, while restricting their use for purposes such as dividend payments.

The SAT's decision came amid regulatory proceedings initiated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

In its July 31 order, SEBI alleged that a Hyderabad property belonging to ZEEL had been pledged as security for loans obtained by entities linked to the company's promoters without the necessary approvals and disclosures.

SEBI said the arrangement raised concerns over corporate governance and securities-law compliance. The regulator's action followed the discovery of missing title documents relating to ZEEL properties.

The latest warrant allotment provides the company with additional funds while the regulatory and governance-related issues continue to be addressed.