Brands
PVR opens its 101st theatre in Hubli
NEW DELHI: PVR Cinemas has crossed the century mark with its 101st property in Hubli in Karnataka. With this, the company has reached a count of 444 screens in 43 cities in the country.
Since PVR’s inception of its first theatre in Saket, New Delhi, the company has grown exponentially in the Indian market. In the first quarter of FY 2014-15, PVR opened 23 screens across Ludhiana, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad and Hubli.
PVR chairman and MD Ajay Bijli said, “This is a great moment for us. PVR today has over 100 properties reaching 43 cities across the country. We began our journey in 1997 with a challenging idea, a highly passionate team and with a belief to provide nothing but the best to the Indian audience. Our endeavour has always been to provide our customers with the best movie watching experience and to bring to them a platform of world class cinema; and as we continue to do so it gives me immense fulfillment to reach this great landmark.”
With the launch of its 100th and 101st property in Motera (Ahmadabad) and Hubli, PVR has achieved a landmark. The brand provides a platform for the new revolution in the Indian cinema exhibition by bringing diversity, not only in cinemas and F&B offerings but also in providing niche content.
PVR joint MD Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “We are thrilled to cater to the new markets, by reaching our mark with over 100 properties. PVR was the first to provide a platform to the common man to not only enjoy a world class cinema experience but also provide them with a family entertainment destination. Today Indian audiences view movies as part of a bigger experience. With the 100 yardstick, we definitely would reinforce and add vigour to our commitment on various initiatives on the entertainment front.”
The focus is to innovate for audiences, an impeccable space, product and service. From digital projections to sound systems, being the first to invest in the Dolby sound system in India, and stunning 3D facilities, PVR Cinemas aims to immerse you in the movies.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
