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Paytm announces 100 per cent cashback offer for devotees traveling to Ayodhya
Mumbai: One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm has introduced a special offer on flight and bus tickets for pilgrims visiting Ayodhya to witness the grandeur of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh.
The company is offering this exclusive offer for budget-friendly travellers with an opportunity to enjoy 100 per cent cashback on their bus and flight bookings to Ayodhya. Utilising the promo code ‘BUSAYODHYA’ for bus bookings and ‘FLYAYODHYA’ for flight bookings, every tenth user becomes eligible for this outstanding cashback offer. Bus travelers can receive cashback of up to Rs 1,000, while those booking flight tickets stand a chance to win up to Rs 5,000 in cashback.
Additionally, users can leverage the ‘Free Cancellation’ option providing flexibility in case of change in plans and get hassle free 100 per cent refund in their source account without providing a reason.
To enhance the travel experience, Paytm offers a live bus tracking service, ensuring users can journey at ease while also sharing the real time location of their booked bus with their close ones. The company also assures the best prices for both one-way and round-trip flight ticket bookings.
Paytm Spokesperson said, “ Being at the forefront of mobile payments and QR technology, we are delighted to introduce this exclusive offer for devotees traveling to Ayodhya. Through our exclusive offers, including 100 per cent cashback on bus and flight bookings, our goal is to help users with seamless travel to Ayodhya.”
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Jubilant Foodworks to end Dunkin’ franchise in India
Pizza chain operator will not renew agreement when it expires at end of 2026.
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin’ can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’ when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino’s outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin’ stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consultation with the US-based brand.
The decision follows years of underperformance in a market where local tastes and intense competition have made it difficult for international coffee-and-doughnut formats to gain traction. Jubilant, which has increasingly focused on its core pizza business and newer bets like Popeyes, indicated that the exit would not materially affect its financial or operational position.
Dunkin’ accounted for just 0.61 per cent of Jubilant’s revenue in the fiscal year ending 2025 and recorded a loss of approximately Rs 191 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company operated 27 outlets as of December 2025, having shuttered seven stores over the preceding year.
The retreat comes even as Jubilant’s broader business shows signs of momentum. The company reported a 65 per cent rise in quarterly profit for the October to December period, reaching Rs 70.9 crore, up from Rs 42.91 crore a year earlier.
For Jubilant, the exit reflects a sharpening strategic focus. For Dunkin’, it marks another setback in a market that has proven resistant to imported café concepts without significant localisation.
In the cut-throat world of Indian quick-service restaurants, sometimes the sweetest deals are the ones you quietly walk away from leaving more room for the brands that truly rise to the occasion.
