PVR INOX has swung back to profitability, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹56.5 crore for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

The result marks a significant reversal from the same period last year, when the cinema chain posted a loss.

9% year-on-year, signaling a recovery in consumer footfall and box office performance.

Revenue for the quarter rose 11.9% year-on-year, signaling a recovery in consumer footfall and box office performance.

The turnaround was supported by strong ticket sales across a diverse slate of mid-scale films in multiple languages.

Management highlighted that growth was not confined to major metropolitan areas but extended robustly into tier-2 and tier-3 markets, indicating a broadening of the addressable audience for theatrical entertainment in India.

This return to black comes as the company continues to execute on a strategic capital-light agenda.