| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 62.23 | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Total Income | 63.50 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Expenditure | 60.05 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| PBT | 3.46 | 61.2% | 104.7% |
| Net Profit | 3.32 | 46.6% | 105.9% |
| OPM | 22.14% | 2.54pp | |
| NPM | 5.22% | 3.62pp | 104.93pp |
| EPS | 0.97 | 46.4% | 94.0% |
Cineline India FY26 Revenue Up 14% to ₹24,205 Lakh
15 May 2026 · 15 May, 9:41 pm
Summary
Cineline India Limited announced robust financial performance for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2026, driven by improving industry dynamics and strategic execution. For FY26, the company reported its highest-ever revenues of ₹24,205 Lakhs, marking a 14% year-over-year increase, and EBITDA reached an all-time high of ₹3,565 Lakhs, with EBITDA margins improving by 320 basis points to 14.7%. Notably, Cineline turned PAT positive in FY26, recording ₹1,608 Lakhs. CEO Ashish Kanakia highlighted the recovery momentum in the theatrical exhibition industry and the success of the company's premium positioning strategy, leading to growth in ATP, SPH, and F&B collections. Looking ahead, Cineline is targeting the addition of 20-25 new screens in FY27, focusing on capital-light and revenue-share models amidst an encouraging upcoming content slate.
Key Highlights
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Cineline India Limited reported a 14% year-over-year increase in Total Revenue for FY26, reaching ₹24,205 Lakhs, its highest-ever revenue.
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EBITDA for FY26 surged by 46% to ₹3,565 Lakhs, marking an all-time high, with the EBITDA Margin expanding by a significant 320 basis points to 14.7%.
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Profit After Tax (PAT) for FY26 turned positive at ₹1,608 Lakhs, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹6,071 Lakhs in the previous year.
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In Q4 FY26, Total Revenue grew 14% year-over-year to ₹6,323 Lakhs, while EBITDA saw a substantial 100% rise to ₹905 Lakhs.
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The company's screen portfolio expanded nearly 4x from FY22 to FY26, now comprising 85 screens, and targets to add 20-25 new screens in FY27.
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Net F&B Collections for FY26 grew by 21%, alongside an 8% increase in Net Box Office Collections, reflecting robust consumer spending.
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Cineline India announced the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Sharma as the Joint CEO, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience.
Management Comments
Ashish Kanakia
FY26 marked another important year in Cineline’s growth journey, supported by improving industry dynamics, revival in audience demand and disciplined execution across operations and expansion. The theatrical exhibition industry continued its recovery momentum during the year, driven by a broader and more consistent content slate across Hindi, Hollywood and regional cinema, with audience preference increasingly shifting towards theatrical-first releases and experience-led movie consumption. Due to this, Cineline delivered healthy operating performance during the year. During FY26, the Company reported highest-ever revenues of INR 24,205 Lakh on a Pre IndAS basis, up 14% YoY, while EBITDA also reached an all-time high of INR 3,565 Lakh with EBITDA margins at 14.7%, expanding by a significant 320 basis points. Cineline also recorded its highest-ever ATP of INR 259 and SPH of INR 105, reflecting strong premiumization trends and improving consumer spends. Admissions for the full year stood at 68.6 Lakhs, while Net Box Office Collections and Net F&B Collections grew 8% and 21% respectively, highlighting the Company’s ability to consistently drive higher consumer spends through a premium yet accessible positioning strategy. The last few years tested the entire cinema industry. Despite the evolving environment, we are pleased with the progress over the last four years, with EBITDA expanding ∼6x between FY22 and FY26 and Cineline turning PAT positive in FY26. Between the same period, the Company also expanded its screen portfolio by nearly 4x, from around 23 screens to 85 screens currently, reflecting the successful execution of its calibrated and capital-efficient growth strategy. Building on this momentum, Cineline is targeting ~20–25 new screen additions for FY27. We remain encouraged by the depth and diversity of the upcoming content slate for FY27, with several marquee releases expected to support sustained momentum in footfalls and occupancies.
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