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Shares of one of India’s major broadcasting company, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, experienced a significant plunge in early trading hours on Tuesday. This fall of 10% comes in the aftermath of a report by Bloomberg that raises questions about the future of a substantial merger deal. The report indicated that Sony Corporation, a major player in the entertainment industry hailing from Japan, was pondering over negating the proposed merger plan with Zee Entertainment that was worth $10 billion.

The news comes as a significant shock to the stakeholders, especially considering the stature of these companies in the entertainment industry. The proposed merger of Sony’s India unit with Zee Entertainment was expected to forge a media giant with a treasure trove of content and expansive reach. Market observers are keenly following up on this development, and the impact has been immediate, reflected in the sharp fall in Zee Entertainment’s stock prices. The company’s future moves will remain under scrutiny as the discussions about the planned merger continue.

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