ZEEL Invests ₹116 Crore in Phantom Digital Effects for Strategic Partnership
ZEEL will invest up to ₹116 crores in Phantom Digital Effects Limited via Compulsorily Convertible Debentures. This strategic partnership aims to enhance ZEEL's content execution capabilities, leveraging Phantom's VFX and animation services. Phantom's FY25 turnover was ₹102.2 crore (₹1022 million).
The investment of ₹116 crore is significant for ZEEL and represents a strategic move to bolster its content production and execution capabilities. While not a controlling stake, it is a substantial financial commitment aimed at improving service quality and delivery in a competitive market.
The investment in Phantom Digital Effects is framed as a strategic partnership that will augment ZEEL's capabilities and accelerate its creative ambitions, indicating a positive outlook for growth and operational enhancement.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced today, April 17, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved an investment of up to ₹116 crores in Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) of Phantom Digital Effects Limited (Phantom).
The investment, to be made on a preferential allotment basis in one or more tranches, is intended to form a strategic partnership. ZEEL will contribute its content vision, intellectual property, and distribution capabilities, while Phantom will provide robust execution in post-production services, including visual effects (VFX), animation, and digital intermediate services.
Phantom Digital Effects Limited, incorporated on February 2, 2016, reported a turnover of ₹1022 million for FY 2024-25, ₹893 million for FY 2023-24, and ₹579 million for FY 2022-23. The company operates in the media and entertainment industry, catering to domestic and global markets.
This investment is not considered a related party transaction, and ZEEL's promoters have no interest in Phantom. No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for this investment. The Board meeting for this approval commenced at 3:00 p.m. and concluded at 4:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026.
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