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Fabelle cracks the code with luxe Kunafa chocolates in India
MUMBAI: If dessert trends had a passport, Kunafa would be the global jet-setter of 2025 and now, Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates has decided to give it a five-star upgrade. Riding the wave of the world’s obsession with crackling kataifi, silky pistachio crème, and molten chocolate, ITC’s homegrown luxury brand has unveiled the Fabelle Kunafa Chocolate Collection, turning a viral sensation into a confectionery masterclass.
While Kunafa chocolate has been swirling through reels and TikToks globally, Fabelle’s Master Chocolatiers took the trend off the timeline and into the test kitchen quite literally. The team spent months inside Dubai’s patisseries, studying everything from how kataifi breaks to how pistachio crème behaves under different temperatures. Then came the flavour science: deep-diving into nut–chocolate pairings, texture calibrations, and taste harmony to bring India a version of Kunafa that isn’t just indulgent, but intensely crafted.
The result is a three-variant multisensorial collection that reimagines Kunafa with Fabelle’s trademark finesse:
• Milk Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate
A creamy blend of pistachio crème, delicate golden Kunafa strands, and the gentle nuttiness of slow-roasted pistachios, a nostalgic, melt-in-the-mouth experience.
• Pistachio Dark Chocolate Kunafa (64 per cent cocoa)
A richer, deeper take featuring dark chocolate’s intensity layered with smooth pistachio crème and crisp Kunafa textures.
• Pecan Dark Chocolate Kunafa (64 per cent cocoa)
A pioneering twist: buttery roasted pecans meet dark chocolate and Kunafa strands to create a bold yet balanced flavour profile, a first-of-its-kind Indian interpretation that adds a new dimension of luxury.
In fact, the pecan variant marks a notable leap in taste innovation for the Indian market, expanding the Kunafa trend beyond the expected pistachio territory.
Speaking about the collection ITC Limited vice President and head of marketing for chocolates and coffee & confectionery for foods division Anuj Bansal, said the global craze offered an opportunity “not just to follow the trend but to elevate it through months of dedicated research and craftsmanship.” He added that combining insights from Dubai’s finest patisseries with advanced flavour science allowed Fabelle to create “three distinct sensorial experiences from the creamy nostalgia of Milk Pistachio to the bold roasted depth of the novel Dark Pecan Kunafa Chocolate.”
Beyond the kitchens, the brand is ensuring the Kunafa experience travels far and wide. The collection will be available across Fabelle boutiques in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Amritsar, and Kolkata, as well as digitally via Fabelle.in, Swiggy, and Zomato.
With this launch, Fabelle hasn’t merely joined the Kunafa trend, it has raised the bar, plated it with gold, and served it with a distinctly Indian touch of craftsmanship. In a dessert world full of imitations, this one arrives with a signature crackle.
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SpiceJet’s recovery takes flight as market share doubles
Domestic market share jumps from 1.9 per cent in September to 4.3 per cent by December
GURUGRAM: SpiceJet has staged a sharp domestic comeback, more than doubling its market share in just three months as rapid capacity expansion restores the airline’s presence across key routes.
India’s low-cost carrier lifted its domestic market share from 1.9 per cent in September 2025 to 4.3 per cent by December, driven by a 56 per cent rise in capacity during the third quarter following the induction of 16 aircraft.
The capacity surge translated into a broader network, tighter schedules and stronger passenger traction, helping the airline regain lost ground in several high-traffic markets.
Momentum has continued into the current quarter. SpiceJet doubled its available seat kilometres (ASKMs) from about 55 crore to 105 crore, marking a significant strengthening of its operational footprint. Over the full year, the airline plans to more than double capacity again, targeting 220 crore ASKs by winter 2026 and operating over 300 daily flights.
To support the expansion, SpiceJet is working to scale its fleet to around 60 aircraft through a mix of wet and damp leases, alongside the phased return of grounded planes. The airline has also signed a memorandum of understanding for the induction of 10 additional aircraft.
SpiceJet chief business officer Debojo Maharshi, said the rapid rise in market share reflected steady progress in rebuilding capacity and restoring network depth. The airline’s focus, he added, remained on improving reliability, strengthening connectivity and scaling operations in a measured and sustainable manner.
