Why is the price of PVR popcorn so high..!?
For Indians, like food and
cinema are two eyes, the
theater is the place where both can be found in one place. But the fact that everything including popcorn is expensive in that
theater is a matter of burden to the common people. From
social media websites to
tv discussions, there has been a discussion about popcorn snacks sold at high prices in theaters.
Ajay Bijli, Managing
director of India's largest
theater company, PVR, has given an explanation as to why the price of popcorn is so high. PVR Chairman and Managing
director ajay Bijli say that he is committed to providing an enhanced multiplex experience to the
people of
india at every price point.
Cinema
culture in
india is huge but still remains under-screened.
ajay Bijli also says that there is immense potential for
business in this sector. And the F&B
business i.e. food and beverage
business is now Rs.1,500 crore.
Single screen theaters in
india are still in the process of becoming multiplexes.
ajay Bijli explains that the costs are high to raise funds as it costs too much to run multiplexes. Usually, a multiplex squeezes multiple screens in a small space, and the cost of installing the necessary infrastructure to run them and rent for leased space in malls, quality improvement, etc.
ajay Bijli said that it is not wrong for
people to complain about the high cost of food in PVR
cinema theaters. And because
people like our
service and its quality, we get a lot of income in the F&B
business, explains
ajay Bijli.