The country’s largest multiplex operator, PVR Inox, swung to a net profit of nearly Rs 106 crore in the September quarter (Q2) of FY26, compared to a net loss of nearly Rs 11 crore in the year-ago period, driven by higher audience turnout and a stronger slate of films. Consolidated revenue rose 12.3% year-on-year to Rs 1,823 crore, its results released Friday showed. In an interview with Viveat Susan Pinto, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, executive director, PVR Inox, highlights the firm’s strategy and future outlook. Excerpts:

What helped PVR Inox swing into the black in Q2?

It is a combination of factors. But mostly, a focus on maximising admissions, increasing footfalls, and keeping an eye on costs to expand margins. At the cinema level, we have done a number of price promotions such as Super

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