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  • Dave & Buster’s opens 22,000 sq ft dining and gaming hub in Mumbai

    Dave & Buster’s opens 22,000 sq ft dining and gaming hub in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: Mumbai, get ready to eat, drink, play, and win all in one go. Dave & Buster’s, the iconic American dining-and-gaming powerhouse, has made its grand Mumbai debut at Infiniti Mall, Andheri West, in partnership with Malpani Group. After a hit first innings in Bangalore, the brand is now levelling up the city’s entertainment game with its trademark “Eat. Drink. Play. Watch.” promise.

    Sprawling over a mammoth 22,000 sq. ft., this is Mumbai’s biggest entertainment hub yet packing more than 60 arcade games, Nitro Bowling, Hi-Tech Darts, and a food-and-drink line-up that swings from indulgent bites to Instagram-worthy cocktails. The vibe is part carnival, part sports bar, part social lounge shifting gears from laid-back afternoons to high-energy nights.

    “Bringing Dave & Buster’s to Mumbai is not just a launch, it’s the next chapter in redefining how Indians experience entertainment,” said Malpani Group director Shreya Malpani. The group, which holds the exclusive India franchise, is no stranger to big-ticket leisure, it also helms Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd.

    Designed as more than just a venue, Dave & Buster’s Mumbai aims to be the go-to for everything from post-work de-stressing and weekend gaming marathons to corporate outings and family dinners that end with a fistful of prize tickets. With curated zones, evolving music, and tech-driven fun, it’s pitched to blend global standards with local flavour and keep Mumbai playing long after the first game ends.

  • Imagicaa coasts to profit ride despite dip in visitor-driven revenue

    Imagicaa coasts to profit ride despite dip in visitor-driven revenue

    MUMBAI: It’s been a rollercoaster quarter for Imagicaaworld Entertainment and not just in the parks. The theme park and hospitality operator posted a net profit of Rs 4,431.21 lakh for the quarter ended 30 June 2025, more than doubling sequentially from Rs 1,572.83 lakh in Q4 FY25, even as revenues dipped year-on-year.

    Revenue from operations stood at Rs 14,809.80 lakh, down 19.6 per cent from Rs 18,398.37 lakh in the same quarter last year, but up sharply from Rs 9,440.41 lakh in the preceding quarter. The Parks Division remained the star attraction, contributing Rs 13,104.08 lakh in revenue and Rs 4,250.13 lakh in segment profit. The Hotel Division added Rs 1,705.72 lakh in revenue and Rs 443.88 lakh in profit.

    Finance costs jumped to Rs 426.49 lakh from just Rs 39.30 lakh a year ago, while depreciation and amortisation expense rose to Rs 2,566.38 lakh. Advertisement, sales and marketing spend more than doubled quarter-on-quarter to Rs 1,492.96 lakh, signalling a push to draw in visitors.

    Total expenses came in at Rs 10,542.38 lakh, leaving a profit before tax of Rs 4,497.54 lakh, a drop from Rs 8,808.22 lakh in Q1 FY25, but a hefty rebound from Rs 1,624.76 lakh in Q4 FY25.

    On the balance sheet, total assets stood at Rs 1,85,260.83 lakh, with the Parks Division accounting for the lion’s share. Capital employed reached Rs 1,29,805.42 lakh, up from Rs 1,08,271.28 lakh a year earlier.

    While visitor-driven revenues took a dip compared to last year, Imagicaa’s ability to bounce back quarter-on-quarter suggests it’s strapping in for a steady ride through FY26 with the Parks Division firmly in the front seat.

  • Ride high Imagicaa sees record footfall and a splashy 52 percent rise in revenue

    Ride high Imagicaa sees record footfall and a splashy 52 percent rise in revenue

    MUMBAI: Strap in and scream Imagicaaworld Entertainment just turned FY25 into the wildest ride yet. With rollercoaster growth across its parks and attractions, the company clocked Rs 410 crore in revenue, marking a 52 per cent leap from last year, and cementing its status as India’s largest amusement and water park player.

    This joyride didn’t stop there. Imagicaa’s EBITDA surged 67 per cent to Rs 176 crore, with margins expanding to 43 per cent, while profit before tax soared 152 per cent year-on-year to Rs 86 crore. And if you thought theme park queues were long, try counting the guests 2.7 million footfalls were recorded in FY25, nearly double last year’s count.

    In Q4 alone, the company reported Rs 94 crore in revenue, a 66 per cent spike, alongside a 131 per cent growth in EBITDA, touching Rs 40 crore. Quarterly footfalls also rose 141 per cent, reaching 0.7 million visitors, a testament to the group’s growing footprint and refreshed offerings.

    Leading the momentum was the new Indore Water Park, launched in close proximity to Indore and Ujjain. With promising visitor response, the company is now going full throttle on marketing and team expansion.

    Over in Lonavala, 10 new rides were added to the Wet’n Joy Water Park, making a splash across age groups and increasing capacity. The park also raised its entertainment game with the Imagicaa Arena Trampoline Park and two new shows at Sai Teerth Kaliya Mardan 5D and Mushak Maharaj.

    And to power its growth loop-de-loop, Imagicaaworld raised Rs 345 crore through a preferential issue to fund acquisitions including the Indore park and other strategic expansions.

    Imagicaaworld managing director Jai Malpani called FY25 “a defining year,” not just for the record-breaking numbers, but for the groundwork laid for the brand’s next phase. “From operations and innovation to sustainability and partnerships, our teams delivered on every front. Welcoming over 27 lakh guests says everything about the love this brand commands,” he said.

    The company isn’t slowing down. With its proven ability to run multi-format parks across diverse geographies, Imagicaaworld is eyeing more strategic locations in partnership with state governments, confident that FY26 will push the bar even higher.

    After all, if success is a ride, Imagicaa has just hit the fast lane.