BSE questions ZEEL about stocks going up after news of attempt to revive Sony deal

A news report claimed that Zee stock gained 4% following reports of an attempt to revive the merger deal with Sony

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday sought clarification from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on a news report claiming that Zee stock gained 4% following reports of an attempt to revive the merger deal with Sony. 

In a notification, the BSE stated, “The exchange has sought clarification from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) with reference to news that Zee stock gains 4% on reports of attempt to revive $10-billion Sony deal.” 

ZEEL’s reply to the BSE is awaited.