PVR INOX
PVR INOX is riding a strong run, with Drishyam 3 contributing about ₹65 crore over its opening weekend, 10-15% ahead of expectations (Fortune India, 6 Oct). Ticket-price caps, metro-heavy premium screens and weak 'A' certificate films limit the gains (Mint, 5 Oct).
What it means
PVR INOX's revenue growth is the hard number; whether its ticket and F&B prices kept up is the open question.
Reported: Revenue +11.9% in Q1 FY27 on a net profit of ₹56.5 cr, against a net loss of ₹54.5 cr a year earlier.
Watch: Q2 FY27 results, expected late Oct — revenue growth below Q1's 11.9%.
Before its next results, expected late Oct:Before then:
- Affected
- Rival multiplexes — a pace to matchDo now: By late Oct: benchmark your growth against this pace.
- PVR INOX's film distributors and F&B suppliers — orders growing with itDo now: By late Oct: plan its orders on this growth.
Both figures from 23 Jul 2026 reports.
- ₹54.5 crore
- ₹56.5 crore
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
Footprint: where PVR INOX opened
1 store opening in 1 city on record since May 2026; 2 announced plans.
Background
From 8 stories, the newest dated 7 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
PVR INOX is an Indian multiplex operator that runs around 1,800 screens. [1] source: Business Today
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CLSA's rating note puts that at 1,800 of India's 4,000 multiplex screens. [2] source: Moneycontrol The Multiplex Association of India cited a PVRINOX average ticket price of Rs 258 and food and beverage spend of Rs 132 per head in FY2023-24. [3] source: Business Standard
In October 2026, PVR Inox shares rose 9.75% to a 52-week high after CLSA kept its Outperform rating and Investec raised its target to Rs 1,821 from Rs 1,466. [1] source: Business Today The chain is targeting 100 additional screens in FY27 and has identified around 300 tier-three and tier-four cities. [1] source: Business Today Drishyam 3 contributed ₹65 crore at PVR INOX over its opening weekend, 10-15% ahead of expectations, and long-weekend footfall was more than 30 lakhs. [4] source: Fortune India On 26 January 2026, PVR Inox sold its entire 93.27 per cent stake in Zea Maize, owner of the 4700BC snack brand, to Marico for Rs 226.8 crore in cash. [5] source: Business Standard In October 2026, a Hyderabad consumer commission ordered PVR Inox and PVR Cinemas to pay ₹20,000 in compensation and deposit ₹50,000 as punitive damages after ads delayed a film by nearly 22 minutes. [6] source: Business Standard
Cinepolis is the rival named most often alongside PVR INOX. It sold 7.8 lakh tickets overall on the October 2 weekend. [4] source: Fortune India Executives at both chains say regional films are moving into premium formats such as IMAX. [7] source: Mint
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Questions about PVR INOX
How many PVR INOX stores are there?
PVR INOX runs around 1,800 screens, according to a Business Today report from October 2026. [1] source: Business Today
What is PVR INOX's current strategy in India?
PVR INOX sold its 93.27 per cent stake in Zea Maize to Marico for Rs 226.8 crore on 26 January 2026. [5] source: Business Standard In October 2026 it added post-midnight shows for Drishyam The Conclusion alongside Cinepolis. [8] source: Business Today It is also targeting 100 additional screens in FY27. [1] source: Business Today
Who are PVR INOX's main competitors?
PVR INOX's main named rival is Cinepolis. Cinepolis sold 7.8 lakh tickets overall on the October 2, 2026 weekend, while PVR INOX reported more than 30 lakhs long-weekend footfall. [4] source: Fortune India
More stories about PVR INOX
- CCI seeks comments on PVR INOX proposal to end VPF and upfront producer payments
- PVR Inox says Pramod Arora resigned voluntarily, denies forced exit
- PVR INOX says preliminary review found no evidence in ₹200 crore kickback allegations
- PVR INOX approves ₹300 crore buyback at ₹1,450 a share
- PVR Inox board to consider share buyback on August 31
- PVR INOX launches Smart Cinemas in Muzaffarpur, targeting 300 Tier III-city locations
- PVR INOX takes smart-screen format to Tier-3 towns with lower-priced tickets
- PVR INOX returns to profit in Q1, targets up to 100 new screens in FY27
- IMAX Ticket Prices Surge To Rs 3,100 For The Odyssey Across Indian Metros
- PVR Inox Bets On Doraemon's Theatrical Debut To Drive Family Footfalls From October 2
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