NCLT hands Bhutani's PCCL control of Noida's Entertainment City for revival

An NCLT order gives Bhutani Group's PCCL majority control of the 147.48-acre Entertainment City in Noida, clearing the legal path to redevelop its malls, theme parks, hotels and experiential retail zones—reviving North India's premier family leisure and retail destination.

— Source publishedMon, 6 Jul, 2026, 21:24 IST·First seen Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 22:04 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Entertainment City Ltd · NCLT order gives Bhutani Group's PCCL majority control of Entertainment City, Noida, enabling redevelopment of malls, theme parks,

Key facts

  • 147.4835 acres

Why this matters

PCCL's court-cleared consolidation of Entertainment City signals a redevelopment-driven M&A play in distressed leisure retail, opening partnership, JV or anchor-tenant opportunities as the site reactivates.

What to watch

  • Appeals filed against the NCLT order at NCLAT
  • Formal redevelopment/master-plan disclosure and investment figure
  • Tenant LOIs or anchor brand signings
  • Noida Authority approval milestones
  • Construction start and phase-1 opening dates
  • PCCL to announce redevelopment master plan and phased capex timeline
  • Engage anchor retail, F&B and multiplex tenants for pre-leasing commitments
  • Settle or ring-fence legacy creditor and minority claims to secure clean title
  • Seek Noida Authority approvals for zoning, FSI and leisure-use clearances
  • Line up construction financing or JV partners for theme-park and hotel components