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Subhash N. Chandra
Founder at
ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Net worth: 42 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Subhash N.
Chandra is the founder of Subhash Chandra Foundation, founded in 2017.
Dr. Chandra was the founder of EPL Ltd., founded in 1982, and served as Chairman from 2012 to 2016.
Dr. Chandra is also the founder of Global Foundation For Civilizational Harmony,Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.,Essel Group Corp...
Dr. Chandra is currently Chairman at Essel Propack America LLC, Chairman at Zee Group, Chairman at Essel Finance Management LLP, Director at United News of India, Director at Asia Today Ltd., Director at Zee Multimedia Worldwide Ltd., Director at Adhikar Foundation, Director at Agrani Satellite Services Ltd. since 2009, Director at Agrani Holdings Mauritius Ltd., Director at Essel Utilities Distribution Co. Ltd., Director at Adhikaar Foundation since 2007, Director at Essel Highways Ltd., Senior Trustee at Global Vipassana Foundation, and Partner at United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
Former positions include Chairman at Essel Infraprojects Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman at Siti Networks Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman at Zee Media Corp.
Ltd. from 2011 to 2016, Non-Executive Chairman at Dish TV India Ltd. from 2011 to 2015, Chairman at Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation India, and Director at ETC Networks Ltd. Education includes a doctorate degree conferred in 2013 from the University of East London.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 | 34,482,930 ( 3.59% ) | 42 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Subhash N. Chandra active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED | Founder | - |
Agrani Holdings Mauritius Ltd.
 Agrani Holdings Mauritius Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-02 |
Essel Finance Management LLP
 Essel Finance Management LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Chairman | - |
Adhikaar Foundation
 Adhikaar Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides program that give assistance to the children from low-income communities | Director/Board Member | 2007-02-28 |
Zee Group
 Zee Group BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television broadcasting station | Chairman | - |
Essel Highways Ltd.
 Essel Highways Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction services | Director/Board Member | - |
Essel Utilities Distribution Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Global Foundation For Civilizational Harmony | Founder | - |
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Training of Subhash N. Chandra
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
59
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
|---|---|
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television, media and entertainment services | Consumer Services |
EPL Ltd.
 EPL Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures laminated and seamless plastic tubes, caps and closures | Process Industries |
ETC Networks Ltd.
 ETC Networks Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting services | Consumer Services |
Essel Infraprojects Ltd.
 Essel Infraprojects Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in infrastructure, green solutions and integrated utilities services | Industrial Services |
United News of India
 United News of India Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a news agency | Commercial Services |
Essel Group Corp.
 Essel Group Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting, cable distribution and print media services | Consumer Services |
Asia Today Ltd.
 Asia Today Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces television programs | Consumer Services |
Siti Networks Ltd.
 Siti Networks Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides digital cable television and broadband services | Consumer Services |
Zee Media Corp. Ltd.
 Zee Media Corp. Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a holding company which engages in the broadcasting of satellite television channels | Consumer Services |
Dish TV India Ltd.
 Dish TV India Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides direct-to-home and teleport services | Communications |
University of East London
 University of East London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Essel Propack America LLC
 Essel Propack America LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures laminated and tubes | Producer Manufacturing |
Zee Multimedia Worldwide Ltd. | |
Adhikar Foundation
 Adhikar Foundation Adhikar Foundation is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities and underprivileged communities. Key projects include distributing essential supplies such as grocery kits, cooked food, and blankets to poor and homeless people in slum areas, addressing hunger and harsh weather challenges. The private company is based in New Delhi, India. The foundation operates community-based initiatives focusing on education, employment, health awareness, and cultural development to improve the lives of marginalized individuals. The "Life on Wheels" initiative provides mobility aids like wheelchairs to persons with physical disabilities, enhancing their independence, dignity, and access to education and employment. | |
Agrani Satellite Services Ltd.
 Agrani Satellite Services Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides transport and communication services | Transportation |
Agrani Holdings Mauritius Ltd.
Agrani Holdings Mauritius Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation India | |
Global Vipassana Foundation | |
Global Foundation For Civilizational Harmony | |
Essel Utilities Distribution Co. Ltd. | |
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations | |
Adhikaar Foundation
Adhikaar Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides program that give assistance to the children from low-income communities | Health Services |
Essel Highways Ltd.
Essel Highways Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction services | Industrial Services |
Zee Group
Zee Group BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television broadcasting station | Consumer Services |
Essel Finance Management LLP
Essel Finance Management LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Subhash Chandra Foundation |
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