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Gurugram, Haryana

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PVR INOX Limited is India's largest film exhibition company and the fifth-largest listed multiplex chain globally by screen count. Formed on February 6, 2023, through the strategic merger of two pioneering cinema giants—PVR Limited and INOX Leisure Limited—the company effectively reshaped the landscape of out-of-home entertainment in India. PVR originally pioneered the country's multiplex revolution in 1997 with its first modern cinema complex in Saket, New Delhi. Today, the merged entity operates an extensive network spanning over 1,740 screens across more than 350 properties in upwards of 110 cities throughout India and Sri Lanka, offering an aggregate seating capacity of approximately 3.54 lakh seats. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with its prominent corporate operations managed out of Gurugram, Haryana. Its senior leadership includes Chairman Pavan Kumar Jain, Managing Director Ajay Kumar Bijli, and Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli. PVR INOX operates under a diversified media model primarily segmented into movie exhibition and complementary entertainment ventures. The film exhibition segment generates the majority of its revenue through movie ticket sales, theatrical advertising, convenience fees, and a robust food and beverage portfolio featuring gourmet brands like 4700BC Popcorn. Beyond theatrical exhibition, the company runs a wholly owned subsidiary, PVR INOX Pictures Limited, which focuses on independent film distribution and production, alongside PVR INOX Lanka Limited for international operations, and a recent joint venture with Devyani International to operate food courts in shopping malls. To cater to varying consumer demographics, PVR INOX employs a multi-tiered premium format strategy. It utilizes advanced technologies such as IMAX, 4DX, ICE Theatres, Dolby Atmos, and Barco 4K laser projection systems to deliver immersive entertainment. For upscale audiences, it provides luxury sub-brands like Director’s Cut, Insignia, and Luxe. Conversely, the company follows clustering and expansion strategies in tier-2 and tier-3 cities to secure steady occupancy at lower operating costs. Financially, PVR INOX Limited is publicly traded on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). For the trailing twelve months ending March 31, 2026, the company reported a revenue of approximately $752 million (with FY 2023-24 consolidated revenues listed at ₹5,989 crore) and an EBITDA of $252 million. While the company recorded net losses during its post-merger stabilization phase in FY 2024-25 due to restructuring, recent financial quarters in fiscal year 2026 indicate a strong operational recovery. Moving forward, the company has pivoted toward a capital-light expansion model by partnering with retail landlords and mall developers through lease or revenue-sharing models to enhance long-term balance sheet efficiency.