navjotjsingh said:I don't think buying/spending power of India increased. its just that the showoff power is growing. People don't want to be behind in rat race. Multiplexes are too expensive!! I have stopped going to cinemas nearly..only 1 or 2 times a year and that too after waiting for response after 2-3 weeks. And once inside, I never buy anything to eat...restraining oneself to save is better.