CCI Invites Public Comments on PVR Inox Plan to Discontinue VPF Charges
The Competition Commission of India invited public comments on a commitment proposal from PVR INOX in a case over the levy of virtual print fee (VPF) on film producers. PVR INOX proposed discontinuing all upfront payments within 120 days, replacing them with a fixed exhibition service charge deducted from weekly net box office shares or a revised revenue share reduced by up to 7.5%. The CCI is investigating alleged discriminatory VPF practices, with comments due Oct 1, 2026.