Oct 3 (Reuters) - Zee Media Corporation Ltd ZEEN.NS :

* Says board approved acquisition of upto 100% stake in Maurya TV

* Source text:

Zee Media Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 03, 2013, have approved acquisition of upto 100% equity stake in Maurya TV Private Limited, an entity engaged in the business of broadcasting of a regional News and Current Affairs Television Channel 'Maurya TV' in the state of Bihar & Jharkhand, which acquisition shall be subject to appropriate regulatory approvals.

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