Gujarat leads in Multiplexes in Asia

Within six months, six more multiplexes that are currently under construction will open, not just in Ahmedabad but also in Rajkot, Baroda and Surat.

In addition, proposals for 40 more multiplexes have already been submitted since a scheme which offers an eight-year entertainment tax holiday was unveiled. The scheme will be valid till the end of this year.

Gujarat will have the most multiplexes among all states.

While elaborating on the policy, State Finance Minister Vajubhai Vada said Gujarat has encouraged multiplexes because the culture of multiplex cinemas has become common all over the world.

However, since the state government is losing Rs 80 crore per year due to the tax amnesty scheme, the state does not intend to continue it for long.