Beyond the immediate financial impact, exhibitors are concerned about consumer sentiment as higher ticket prices could make moviegoers more selective Maryam Farooqui October 09, 2026 / 10:01 IST movie-theatre
MUMBAI: Movie nights and live shows in Mumbai could become more expensive if a proposed revision of the city’s entertainment tax gets the go-ahead, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seeking steep increases across cinema halls and performing arts venues.
The civic body has proposed a massive 570% hike in the current entertainment tax rates for cinema halls in Mumbai. Moneycontrol News September 23, 2026 / 12:55 IST (File photo)
