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Unlock 4.0: what will open, what won't

As we approach Unlock 4.0, the fourth phase of reopening of the economy, here's a look at what all could change across major Indian cities

1 min read28 Aug 2020
News

India’s top multiplex players eye drive-in cinemas to bounce back to business

PVR Cinemas, INOX Leisure Ltd and Carnival Cinemas are looking to tap into new streams of revenue as consumers remain wary of cinema hallsThe investment on drive-in cinema spaces could range from ₹3-5 crore per property depending on the size of the land, and even go up to ₹8 crore

3 min read23 Aug 2020
Companies

CCI dismisses unfair biz complaint against Inox, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Inox also provides free water inside the multiplexes, CCI noted in an order dated 28 FebruaryThere was no violation of Section 3 of the Competition Act that pertains to anti-competitive agreements

1 min read5 Mar 2019
Industry

Multiplex count to double in south India by 2021

About 70-75% of the exhibition sector in south India is currently taken up by single screens, as compared to 25% for multiplexes, say industry experts

4 min read18 Dec 2018
Companies

Inox, PVR make every fourth rupee selling food, drinks

Inox Leisure's revenue from food and beverage (F&B) sales was ₹306 crore during 2017-18 while F&B cost was only about ₹74.4 crore, translating into an operating profit of about 400% on F&B sales

2 min read10 Aug 2018
Mint-lounge

Popcorn battles and why I’m ready to give up first day, first show

The bottom line is that overpriced popcorn subsidizes your multiplex

4 min read29 Jul 2018
Money

The limits of popcorn pricing at multiplexes

By allowing people choice solves many of these issues. There can be rules of what you can or cannot carry inside

4 min read18 Jul 2018
Industry

Cheaper snacks, your own food in theatres soon?

Late last week, Maharashtra said movie-goers might soon be able to take their own food to multiplexes. Any chain banning audiences from carrying their own food could also face strict action. Mint takes a look at the implications of the decision

1 min read16 Jul 2018
Politics

Maharashtra says you can soon carry food into multiplexes

The government said cinemas prohibiting people from bringing food from the outside would face strict action

3 min read13 Jul 2018
Industry

Exhibitors struggle as Bollywood leans towards OTT

Multiplex owners in India are now insisting on a longer window before films are streamed online

3 min read8 Feb 2018
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