PVR INOX has opened its 28th cinema in Bengaluru, a six-screen property with 949 seats at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia. The launch brings the company's total network to 1,786 screens across 356 properties in 113 cities in India and Sri Lanka.

New cinema addition at a glance

The new multiplex is located at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia on Varthur Road, near Whitefield. It serves as an entertainment anchor for the surrounding residential and lifestyle community within Arcadia at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia.

The cinema features all-laser projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Next-Gen 3D. Two auditoriums are equipped with DTSX immersive sound. Premium seating options include Celebrity Recliners and Lounger Seats.

Experience and amenities

The property introduces PVR INOX's new Cinema Food Court concept, designed to integrate food, beverage and hospitality into the moviegoing experience. Contemporary interiors and a hospitality-led design approach aim to create a polished environment for audiences.

Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, said Bengaluru remains an important market for the company. He noted that the Whitefield region reflects the new energy of the city, with residential communities, workplaces and retail coming together. The 28th cinema strengthens the company's presence in this growth corridor.

Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, added that the property is designed to be a destination where people create shared memories. He highlighted the mix of advanced technology, premium seating and the new food court concept as key elements of the experience.

The cinema opened with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash.

PVR Inox Limited has scheduled its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 am. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM) in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant SEBI Listing Regulations.

Meeting Logistics

The company informed the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited that the notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY26 would be sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered as on August 14, 2026. Physical copies of the documents have been dispensed with, though they remain available upon request via email to the company secretary or the Registrar and Transfer Agent.

Shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of September 4, 2026, are eligible to exercise their voting rights. The company has engaged NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited to provide remote e-voting facilities. Members can also attend the meeting live or view the webcast at the designated NSDL portal.

For shareholders without registered email IDs, the company has issued a separate intimation under Regulation 36(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This communication provides the web-link and QR code to access the complete Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 on the company’s website and stock exchange portals.

Voting Procedures

Voting will be conducted exclusively by electronic means. Key procedural details include:

• Remote e-voting is available for members holding shares on the record date.
• Members who have not cast their vote remotely may do so during the AGM via the e-voting system.
• Participation in the AGM is restricted to VC/OAVM; physical presence is not permitted.
• Members attending via VC/OAVM will be counted toward the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The specific timeline for remote e-voting is as follows:

The notice of the AGM and the annual report are accessible on the company website, stock exchange portals, and the NSDL e-voting platform. Shareholders without registered email addresses have been instructed to update their details with the company or their Depository Participant to receive access links and QR codes.

AGM Agenda Items

The AGM will transact both ordinary and special businesses. The ordinary business includes the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. Additionally, the meeting will consider the reappointment of two directors retiring by rotation:

• Ms. Renuka Ramnath (DIN: 00147182)
• Mr. Ajay Kumar Bijli (DIN: 00531142)

Under special business, shareholders will approve the remuneration for three independent directors for FY26. Each director is set to receive ₹18,00,000.

The resolutions require ordinary majority approval pursuant to Sections 149, 197, and 198 of the Companies Act, 2013.