Zee Media Corporation Approves Reappointment of Non-Executive Director Mr. Surender Singh; Sets Date for AGM

Zee Media Corporation Approves Reappointment of Non-Executive Director Mr. Surender Singh; Sets Date for AGM​

Zee Media Corporation Limited has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Surender Singh as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The company also issued notice convening its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Financial Year 2025-26.

The Board of Directors held a meeting on August 14, 2026, during which it considered and approved the re-appointment of Mr. Surender Singh. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and was liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM. The recommendation for his re-appointment originated from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The Board considered the proposal after Mr. Singh offered himself for re-appointment. His appointment has been approved, provided that he meets all necessary criteria. Disclosure confirms that Mr. Surender Singh is not related to any other Director of the company.

In addition to the director's re-appointment, the Board also issued notice for the 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 1130 Hrs (IST). Shareholders will attend the meeting through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The company will present its Annual Report and annexures for the Financial Year 2025-26 at this general body.

Director Profile Details​

Mr. Surender Singh brings extensive experience in national security, intelligence, and law enforcement to the board. He is a retired officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) from the 1980 batch, boasting over 35 years of distinguished service.

His professional career included several senior leadership roles within the Intelligence Bureau (IB), serving as Joint Director, Additional Director, and Special Director. Mr. Singh also served as First Secretary (Consular) at the High Commission of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Mr. Singh holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science and a Master's degree in History and is an alumnus of the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. His specialized training includes the Course of Indian Revenue Services Income Tax, Management Development Program at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Overseas Command Course at Wakefield, UK, and a Major Case Management Course under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington DC.

His expertise spans cyber security, forensics, risk analysis, intelligence, data analytics, and security audits.

ZEEMEDIA Stock Price Movement​

Zee Media Corporation Limited shares rallied today, closing at ₹9.63 after gaining ₹0.84, marking a substantial 9.79% increase for the stock. The equity traded within the day's range of ₹8.88 to ₹9.85, with nearly 51 million shares transacted during the session.