NP Singh, the longstanding CEO and Managing Director of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), is stepping down after a 25-year tenure.

This is after Sony’s plan to merge its TV, film and streaming operations with ZEE collapsed at the last moment. Both sides claim closing conditions weren't satisfied, seeking financial recompense.

The $10B merger would have brought together their linear TV networks, streamers SonyLIV, ZEE5 Global, production operations and program libraries, Sony with a 51% majority stake.

The $10B merger would have brought together their linear TV networks, streamers SonyLIV, ZEE5 Global, production operations and program libraries, Sony with a 51% majority stake.

Singh expressed readiness to transition from operational roles to advisory ones,  with  plans to  focus  on  social change. 

He will remain in position until a successor is found. SPNI has initiated a structured succession planning process.