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Inox Q2 net jumps 56% to Rs 54.9 million
MUMBAI: Multiplex chain Inox Leisure‘s net profit jumped 56 per cent to Rs 54.9 million for the second quarter ending 30 June compared to Rs 31 million in the same quarter of the preceding fiscal.
The company‘s total revenue grew 18 per cent to 1.18 billion from Rs 1 billion a year earlier. Its net sales were Rs 1.17 billion, up 17 per cent from 994.9 million a year earlier.
Inox‘s expenses for the quarter rose to Rs 1.035 billion from Rs 921.6 million, an increase of 12 per cent. The exhibition cost increased to Rs 315.6 million in the second quarter from Rs 272.2 million a year earlier.
The company had during the quarter given an in-principle approval to the proposed merger of its subsidiary Fame India and its subsidiaries Fame Motion Pictures, Big Pictures Hospitality Services and Headstrong Films with Inox Leisure.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
