Zee, Network 18 Stocks Gain Today
By Ankur Chandra | Published at: Jul 14, 2025 03:45 PM IST
Mumbai, July 14 (10:14 IST) – The Nifty Media index climbed 1.33% in morning trade Monday. A large part of this gain was driven primarily by sharp gains in Zee Entertainment (ZEEL) and Network18. The sector had a mixed advance-decline ratio, as out of the 10 constituents, 6 stocks advanced while 4 declined. At 1:44 p.m. today, 14th July, Zee Entertainment’s stock price is up by 4.29% at Rs 143.25. Network 18 is up by 2.63% at Rs 56.25.
The gains were fueled by renewed buying in select media names, especially ZEEL, which saw heavy volumes. Market participants responded to optimism around digital and content-focused players, even as traditional segments like broadcasting and print continue to face structural pressures.
Index Performance Snapshot
Nifty Media held on to early gains, trading over 1.33% higher by 12:54 PM, as buying in select stocks like ZEEL and Network18 offset broader sectoral weakness.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Traded Price | ₹1,725.05 |
| Day’s Change | +17.80 pts |
| % Change | +1.04% |
| Opening Level | ₹1,702.55 |
| Day High / Low | ₹1,732.75 / 1,688.30 |
| 52-Week High / Low | ₹2,182.35 / 1,344.40 |
| Traded Volume | 322.09 Lakh |
| Traded Value | ₹428.82 crore |
| Timestamp | 14-Jul-2025 12:54 IST |
Top Gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEEL | 142.97 | +5.61 | +4.08% |
| Network18 | 55.74 | +0.93 | +1.70% |
| Sun TV | 570.90 | +4.40 | +0.78% |
| Tips Music | 654.90 | +4.20 | +0.65% |
| Dish TV | 5.71 | +0.02 | +0.35% |
| Hathway | 270.45 | +0.90 | +0.33% |
Zee Entertainment led the gains, rising over 4% with strong volumes, while other media names like Network18 and Sun TV posted modest advances..
Top Losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVR Inox | 967.00 | -17.50 | -1.77% |
| Saregama | 482.95 | -6.40 | -1.31% |
| DB Corp | 267.65 | -0.60 | -0.22% |
| Nazara | 1,328.70 | -0.20 | -0.01% |
PVR Inox remained the steepest decliner, down nearly 2%, continuing to face pressure well below its 52-week high.
Sectoral Context
Despite the day’s uptick, the Nifty Media index has underperformed over the past year with a 17.83% decline YoY, and a 1.26% drop over the last 30 days, signaling structural challenges in the traditional broadcasting and film exhibition businesses.
Outlook
The recovery in ZEEL and select digital players like Nazara Technologies is a positive short-term signal, but broader weakness in print and broadcasting remains a drag. Investors are watching for regulatory cues and ad-spend trends post-election quarter to assess longer-term momentum in the media sector.
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