Brands
K Sera Sera opens miniplex in Abohar, near Chandigarh
MUMBAI: After successfully launching a chain of miniplexes in several states and districts across the country, the film production and distribution company, K Sera Sera (KSS) has now launched a miniplex in Abohar, near Chandigarh in Punjab.
This is the second KSS miniplex in Punjab launched within the last two weeks. The company had launched another one at Nawanshahr on 14 August. With the launch of the new miniplex, the total number of KSS screens has now reached 15.
Speaking on the occasion, KSS chairman Satish Panchariya said, “It is a sheer delight to expand the miniplexes across the country. We aim to reach out to the movie enthusiasts and delight them with the latest technology in movie viewing. We have maintained to bring such delightful experiences to our viewers and we are working towards enhancing it even more.”
The new miniplex in Abohar will have high quality digital technology via satellite, lighting and high end acoustic sound system. It has got all the perks of a multiplex experience at a lower rate. To add to the experience, KSS also offers multi –cuisine food courts in the cinema.
The miniplex also has a total of 150 seats for each of its two screens and uniform recliners, which can recline up to 150 degrees.
Brands
Burda Media sells BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital in Southeast Asia push
Deal hands regional media portfolio to Singapore investor eyeing luxury growth
MUMBAI: Burda Media has agreed to sell its Southeast Asia-focused business, BurdaLuxury, to Jaipur Capital, marking a strategic shift for both companies as they double down on their respective growth priorities.
The deal will see Jaipur Capital acquire BurdaLuxury’s media operations across Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The portfolio spans content marketing and media brands in travel, luxury and aviation, giving the investor a ready-made regional footprint and a sizeable audience base.
Jaipur Capital plans to build on this foundation to create a premium media network in Southeast Asia, blending high-end editorial with scalable digital platforms. As part of the transaction, all BurdaLuxury employees, including its management team, will move to the new owner, ensuring continuity as the business enters its next phase.
For Burda Media, the sale is part of a broader strategy to sharpen its focus on core European markets while scaling investments in digital-first opportunities. The company will, however, maintain its interest in the region through Burda Principal Investments, its global growth capital arm.
“This transaction reflects our commitment to sharpening our international focus while ensuring that BurdaLuxury continues to thrive in Southeast Asia,” said Burda Media CEO Jan Wachtel, adding that Jaipur Capital recognises the strength of the brands and teams involved.
Jaipur Capital, meanwhile, is betting big on the region’s appetite for premium content. “This acquisition significantly strengthens our premium content ecosystem,” said Jaipur Capital director Vikas Johari. He highlighted the business’s strong digital tilt, with 46 per cent of revenues coming from online channels, alongside a diversified presence across five markets.
The numbers tell a compelling story. BurdaLuxury clocks 48 million annual page views and reaches more than 40 million followers on social media, with no single market contributing over a quarter of total revenues. Jaipur Capital now aims to expand these brands further into Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, while also exploring opportunities in the Middle East, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
With this deal, Burda Media trims its global footprint to focus on depth over breadth, while Jaipur Capital steps onto a bigger stage in the premium content space. If execution matches ambition, this could be a defining chapter for luxury media in the region.
