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SECTOR | 09 Sep 2026

PVR, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cess; Karnataka HC seeks state reply

Business Standard

PVR INOX and the Multiplex Association have challenged Karnataka's 2% cinema cess, saying it cannot be collected before the law officially comes into force

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SECTOR | 02 Jul 2026

Indian box office collections surged 21% in H1: Multiplex Association

Business Line

The improved collections have been attributed to higher footfalls across metros and even smaller centres, besides an increase in ticket prices

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SECTOR | 16 Mar 2026, 12:00AM

Media Manthan Z IN has started dominating Hindi and Marathi charts

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Prabhudas Lilladhar

Z IN has started dominating Hindi and Marathi charts Since 1QFY22, Z IN's viewership share has remained rangebound between ~16-18%. Performance in certain markets like Hindi, Marathi and Tamil has been relatively weak weighing down the overall network share....

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SECTOR | 13 Jan 2026

PVR INOX says December saw high admissions in 2025

Business Line

Multiplex chain's strong momentum driven by sustained audience demand and robust content sale

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SECTOR | 28 Dec 2025

Multiplex operators forecast modest rise in ticket prices in 2026

Business Standard

With a stronger film pipeline and growing preference for premium formats, multiplex operators expect average ticket prices to rise gradually in the mid single digits next year

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SECTOR | 12 Dec 2025

Multiplex chains expect Dec to be one of the best-performing months in 2025

Business Standard

2025 expected to see the highest box office collection

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SECTOR | 06 Dec 2025

Netflix's Warner Bros acquisition: Multiplex Association of India flags competition, content concerns

Business Line

Analysts believe the acquisition will sharply strengthen Netflix's positioning and market share in the overall India OTT market

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SECTOR | 08 Oct 2025

Media & Entertainment Jul-Sep'25 Earnings Preview Cinemas glitter...

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Prabhudas Lilladhar

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SECTOR | 09 Jul 2025

Media & Entertainment Apr-Jun'25 Earnings Preview Recovery remains...

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Prabhudas Lilladhar

12.0% due to higher A&P spends (new logo was unveiled in June-25). Entertainment: While headwinds in Kiddopia and Nodwin businesses persist, consolidation of Curve Games, Freaks 4U and Fusebox is likely to support the...

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SECTOR | 09 Apr 2025

Media & Entertainment Jan-Mar'25 Earnings Preview Dim lights...

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Prabhudas Lilladhar

12.5% in 4QFY25E, impacted by a higher contribution from the movie business, which typically commands lower margins. Entertainment: While headwinds in Kiddopia, Nodwin, Real Money Gaming &...