Shares of Zee Media Corporation, a penny stock trading below ₹10, witnessed a notable uptick of nearly 2% in Friday's trading session on December 26. The surge in investor interest was primarily triggered by a significant stake purchase by a promoter group entity, signaling confidence in the company's prospects.
Promoter Group Entity Boosts Stake in Zee Media
According to a regulatory filing submitted to the exchanges on December 24, AUV Innovations LLP, a Mumbai-based institutional investor belonging to the Zee Media promoter group, acquired a substantial stake in the company via open market transactions. The firm purchased 1,51,15,614 shares, representing a 2.42% stake in Zee Media Corporation.
This strategic move elevated AUV Innovations' total holding in the media company from 6.99% to 9.41%. Prior to this transaction, the entity held 4,37,18,761 shares, which increased to 5,88,34,375 shares post-acquisition. Such buying activity by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) or promoter groups is often interpreted by the market as a strong vote of confidence, which tends to attract broader investor attention.
Zee Media Share Price: Volatile Trends of a Penny Stock
The buying spree propelled the Zee Media stock to an intraday high of ₹9.67 on Friday, marking its third consecutive day of gains. Over this three-day period, the stock rallied 5.45%, and it has climbed approximately 7% in the last two weeks.
However, a look at longer-term charts reveals the inherent volatility and weak performance typical of penny stocks. Over the past year, Zee Media's share price has plummeted by 50%, and it is down 47% on a year-to-date basis. The stock touched its 52-week low of ₹8.58 on December 9, 2025, a stark contrast to its 52-week high of ₹21.77 reached on January 9, 2025. The company, a constituent of the BSE Smallcap index, currently commands a market capitalisation of over ₹600 crore.
Financial Performance and Outlook
The latest quarterly results for Zee Media show a mixed financial picture. For the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹15.5 crore. While still in the red, this figure represents a significant improvement from the loss of ₹49.86 crore incurred in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
On a positive note, the company's revenue, or topline, demonstrated robust growth. It jumped to ₹178.7 crore in Q2 FY26 from ₹130.7 crore a year ago, marking a healthy year-on-year increase. This improvement in operational revenue alongside a narrowing loss may have contributed to the promoter group's decision to increase its stake.
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