Statement condemned allegations made by proxy advisors against Chokhani and Kurien.
Zee Entertainment has found itself in the midst of a boardroom battle days after proxy advisory firm IiAS raised a red flag on the reappointment of two directors, Manish Chokhani and Ashok Kurien, because they were members of the audit and remuneration committees. It also advised against reappointing MD and CEO Punit Goenka. Why did the company’s shares surge over 40% and what are analysts saying, let’s find out!
According to Singhvi, both Kurien and Chokhani miserably failed as fiduciaries of shareholders. Every shareholder, including the promoters, should look at wealth-creation. If someone else can create better value, then take a back seat and allow them to drive the company, he advocated
While Chokhani had cited changed circumstances and perspective post COVID, Kurien had reasoned his pre-occupation for the resignation.