Summary:
BENGALURU: Badminton is big business in Bengaluru. Structures with 4-6 courts have worked well as a business model too, catching the attention of land owners. Courts are open from 5am with peak hours (6-9am and 7-10pm on weekdays) and weekends attracting a premium on rentals. Investments run into crores; on an average, a wooden court costs Rs 20-25 lakh. Courts are full during weekends and a carnival-like atmosphere prevails at some big centres, which have other facilities such as swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna..