Essel Group

Essel Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate founded in 1926 by Jagannath Goenka and expanded by his grandson Subhash Chandra in 1976. The company has a significant presence in various sectors, including mass media, entertainment, packaging, infrastructure, technology, and education. The group is well-known for launching Zee TV in 1992, which became a flagship channel and a global media brand, reaching over 1 billion viewers in 171 countries. Its media arm, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), operates a wide range of channels that cover general entertainment, news, movies, and regional content. Essel Group also specializes in packaging through its subsidiary, Essel Packaging, which focuses on laminated packaging solutions. Additionally, the group has interests in infrastructure development and technology, as well as a smaller venture in education. Essel Group's media products cater to a diverse audience both in India and internationally, while its packaging solutions serve various industrial clients. The company has established itself as a significant player in the global media market.