The quarter was supported by a well-diversified content slate and improved admissions. Near-term risks include external disruptions and regulatory overhangs like Karnataka pricing. However, a strong rebound in Hollywood content, select Bollywood hits and stable regional traction offer comfort. The company is well-positioned to...

PVR INOX reported strong YoY growth in Q1 FY26, with admissions up 12% to 34 mn, ATP rising 8% to Rs 254, and SPH hitting a record Rs 148 (up 10%). Ad revenue grew 17% to Rs 110cr, while adjusted revenue stood at Rs 1,488cr, EBITDA at Rs 114cr, and net loss narrowed to Rs 34cr. Despite losing 67 lakh admissions, the company saw strong footfalls aided by affordable pricing and weekday value offers. It maintained its Rs 400425cr FY26 capex guidance, including Rs 250260cr for new screens and Rs 7075cr for renovations. Net debt reduced to Rs 892cr. The capitallight strategy continues, with 20 screens added (14 under FOCO/asset-light) and 127 signed. "Blockbuster Tuesday" has driven higher weekday traffic, and...

While our EBITDA estimates are broadly unchanged, our PAT estimates for FY26E/FY27E have undergone a meaningful upward revision as we tweak our depreciation and interest cost assumptions given PVRINOX IN is increasingly adding screens via FOCO and asset light route. In 1QFY26, IND-AS 116 impact on depreciation & interest was lower by 3.7% YoY to Rs3,436mn. PVRINOX IN reported better than expected performance with pre-IND AS EBITDA of Rs950mn (PLe Rs779mn) aided by 10.4% YoY rise in SPH to Rs148 and tight cost...

For FY26, capex is guided at Rs. 400425cr, with Rs. 250300cr for new projects and the rest for renovation, maintenance, and IT. Capex intensity is expected to *over or under performance to benchmark index...

Zee’s Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 169.5m fully convertible warrants to promoter group entities on a preferential basis at INR132 per warrant (~2.6% premium to the SEBI floor price).

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported another weak result, with revenue declining ~2% YoY, primarily due to persistent weakness in ad revenue (down 13% YoY). EBITDA declined 16% YoY, impacted by the continued weakness in ad revenue and higher production costs.

Zee Entertainment delivered steady growth, supported by operational efficiency, leading to EBITDA performing well. The management remains optimistic about the prospects of the industry and the company despite macroeconomic headwinds. ZEEL is focused on strengthening content in regional languages and on digital monetization to drive the next growth cycle. Strategic investment in innovative formats, disciplined cost management and platform expansion are expected to...

PVRINOX reported better than expected performance with pre-IND AS EBITDA loss of Rs110mn (PLe loss of Rs366mn) led by better cost control (on same-store basis fixed cost was up 0.4% YoY to Rs7,639mn). Given the ongoing challenges surrounding footfall growth, PVRINOX is now in a reset mode where the focus is to 1) rationalize cost, 2) reduce debt and 3) migrate towards an asset light model with an aim to conserve cash. Progress on cost rationalization exercise is noteworthy as fixed cost per screen has remained flat at ~Rs20mn over the...

Zee Entertainment’s (Zee) revenue was largely flat at INR22b (+10% QoQ, 5% beat) as the impact of weak domestic ad revenues (-27% YoY) was offset by a 3.2x YoY jump in other sales and services (movie releases).

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported a weak 3QFY25 on all counts. Revenue/EBITDA declined 10%/25% YoY due to continued weakness in ad revenue (-14% YoY, vs. -8% YoY for Zee) and higher production costs.

Despite the release of the all-time blockbuster, Pushpa 2, PVRINOX (PVR)’s footfall remained stable QoQ at 25.7%, due to weaker performance from the Hindi language movies.

Zee Entertainment (Zee)’s revenue continued the declining trend with a 3% YoY dip (-1% QoQ; 5% miss) due to continued softness in domestic advertising revenue (-11% YoY) and lower revenue from other sales and services (-57% YoY).

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported a largely in-line 2QFY25, with revenue/EBITDA declining 12%/26% YoY (on a high base).

Zee Entertainment’s (Zee) revenue continued the declining trend as 2QFY25 revenue fell 18% YoY (5% miss) on softer advertising revenue (-8% YoY, 1% miss) and lower revenue from other sales and services (-77% YoY on a high base.

PVRINOX’s revenue stood at Rs. 1,622, up~36% q-o-q/down 19% y-o-y, beating our estimate of Rs. 1,581 crore.