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PVR unveils Faridabad multiplex
MUMBAI: The multiplex phenomenon in the country is going from strength to strength. PVR which works in the movie exhibitions and entertainment business unveiled its latest state-of-the-art, fully digital PVR Cinemas at Faridabad. The two-screen multiplex was launched with the screening of the film Main Hoon Na.
Their latest offering in Faridabad located in a mall offers its patrons a variety of entertainment options under one roof..
The multiplex, with a total seating capacity of 522 seats, will feature a mix of both English and Hindi films. Equipped with the THX approved three way surround sound system with real life sound effects and state of the art projection facility with Xenon based technology the stadium seating arrangement ensures unobstructed viewing from anywhere in the auditorium.
The multiplex has studio effect interiors and screens continuously projecting movie-themed images. Station concession counters will offer customers a wide selection of the traditional movie going fare of sweet and salted popcorn, hot dogs and soft drinks, as well as candy, nachos, fruit juices and bottled water. Abundant parking space will be available at the multiplex.
Brands
Dabur buys minority stake in Ras Beauty for Rs 60 crore
Dabur Ventures deal backs fast-growing luxury skincare brand
MUMBAI: Dabur India Limited has dipped into the world of luxury skincare, signing a definitive agreement to acquire a minority stake in Ras Beauty Private Limited for Rs 60 crore. The investment marks the first bet from Dabur Ventures, the FMCG major’s Rs 500 crore platform set up in October 2025 to back high-potential, new-age direct-to-consumer brands.
Founded in Raipur by Shubhika Jain, her sister Suramya Jain and their mother Sangeeta Jain, Ras Beauty has grown from a family-led passion project into a fast-scaling “Farm-to-Face” skincare label. Its range of face elixirs, serums and moisturisers blends essential oils with nature-derived actives, striking a balance between botanical purity and laboratory precision.
The numbers tell their own story. Ras has clocked a three-year Cagr of around 75 per cent and an annual run rate of approximately Rs 100 crore, all while maintaining strong gross margins. That growth has been fuelled by a digital-first approach, in-house R&D and manufacturing, and a sharp focus on clean, sustainable sourcing.
Dabur India executive director and group head corporate strategy Abhinav Dhall, said the company was drawn to Ras’s distinct positioning at the intersection of nature, science and luxury. He added that the premium beauty segment is poised for robust expansion over the coming decade, and that Ras is well placed to capture that opportunity.
For Ras, the partnership is as much about scale as it is about shared philosophy. Co-founder and CEO Shubhika Jain said Dabur’s 141-year legacy of building trusted, purpose-led brands makes it a natural ally. The capital infusion, she noted, will help accelerate the brand’s omnichannel footprint, deepen research capabilities and invest in team and brand building, with an eye on establishing Ras as a leading Indian luxury skincare name both domestically and overseas.
With this move, Dabur is not just investing in a skincare label. It is placing an early wager on India’s growing appetite for premium, conscious beauty, and signalling that heritage FMCG players are ready to play in the new-age D2C arena.
