The company has already lined up a strong live events pipeline for 2026, including the next edition of Lollapalooza India and the much-anticipated return of Linkin Park to India, both expected to draw massive crowds
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India’s largest entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow has reported a sharp rise in profitability for FY25, underlining how live events have emerged as a key growth engine for the country’s entertainment business.
According to financial details reported by The Economic Times, BookMyShow posted a consolidated net profit of ?192 crore in FY25, marking a 77% increase from ?109 crore in the previous financial year. Total income rose 30.7% year-on-year to Rs 1,869 crore, up from Rs 1,430 crore in FY24.
While online movie ticketing remained stable, the standout performance came from live events. Revenue from live events surged 66% to ?756 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 455 crore a year earlier, reflecting India’s accelerating appetite for large-format, premium, out-of-home entertainment experiences. Online ticketing revenue stood at ?828 crore, up modestly from Rs 741 crore in FY24.
The expansion, however, came with higher costs. Total expenses increased to Rs 1,704 crore from Rs 1,320 crore, largely driven by the scale-up of live events, production investments and operational spending.
Industry observers point to BookMyShow’s strategic positioning in marquee global tours and festivals as a key contributor. The platform’s role as the exclusive ticketing partner for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour in India proved to be a major revenue driver, alongside large-scale concerts and festivals such as Maroon 5 shows and Lollapalooza India. Advertising expenditure also rose 21% to Rs 95.61 crore, signalling aggressive brand and market positioning amid growing competition in the live entertainment and discovery space.
Looking ahead, BookMyShow appears to be doubling down on experiential entertainment. The company has already lined up a strong live events pipeline for 2026, including the next edition of Lollapalooza India and the much-anticipated return of Linkin Park to India, both expected to draw massive crowds.
Beyond headline numbers, the performance points to a deeper structural shift underway in India’s entertainment economy. The post-pandemic rebound is no longer limited to a short-term surge in outdoor consumption. Instead, live concerts, festivals and immersive experiences are increasingly becoming high-margin growth drivers, reshaping how entertainment platforms prioritise investment and scale.
As the lines between ticketing, live experiences and cultural consumption continue to blur, BookMyShow’s FY25 results position it firmly at the centre of India’s rapidly evolving experiential entertainment market.