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zingbus teams up as official brand partner for Dream Girl 2
Mumbai: zingbus, the largest tech-based intercity bus service provider in India, has proudly announced its captivating collaboration as the official brand partner for the movie Dream Girl 2. The sequel to the blockbuster sensation, Dream Girl (2019) is poised to unleash its magic on the silver screen, captivating audiences nationwide on 25 August 2023.
Dream Girl 2, an upcoming Hindi comedy-drama is helmed by the visionary director Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under the dynamic banner Balaji Motion Pictures. The movie showcases a diverse ensemble cast, including Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Asrani, Abhishek Banerjee, Manjot Singh and Seema Pahwa. This cinematic marvel promises to be a journey through emotions, laughter, and life’s quirks, all interwoven in a tapestry of entertainment.
Speaking on the partnership, zingbus CEO and co-founder Prashant Kumar said – “Seizing the role of the official brand partner of a fantastic movie – Dream Girl 2, provides us with a wonderful opportunity to engage a larger audience throughout India. This partnership ignites our passion and propels us to explore new horizons. zingbus team is truly excited about this affiliation and we are looking ahead to numerous such remarkable collaborations in the times to come.”
The strategic partnership will increase the likelihood of zingbus gaining a more significant presence in people’s thoughts and perceptions. By combining the visionary approach of the brand – zingbus with the compelling narrative of the movie, this partnership will carve an enduring mark on the hearts and minds of a diverse and widespread audience.
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Domino’s Q1 profit falls 6.6 per cent, announces $1 billion buyback
Sales rise 3.4 per cent as pizza giant balances growth and shareholder returns
NEW YORK: Domino’s reported a mixed start to 2026, with first-quarter net income slipping even as global sales and store expansion held steady. The company also announced a fresh $1 billion share buyback, underlining its continued focus on shareholder returns.
Global retail sales rose 3.4 per cent on a constant-currency basis to $4.74 billion. The US remained a key growth engine, with same-store sales inching up 0.9 per cent, supported by a 1.5 per cent rise at company-owned outlets.
International markets, however, painted a more uneven picture. While Domino’s added 161 net new stores overseas during the quarter, international same-store sales declined 0.4 per cent. Overall revenues still climbed 3.5 per cent to $1.15 billion, driven by higher supply chain revenues and a 2.6 per cent increase in food basket pricing for franchisees.
On the profitability front, net income fell 6.6 per cent to $139.8 million, compared to $149.7 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share dropped to $4.13 from $4.33. The decline was largely attributed to a $30 million unfavourable swing in unrealised gains linked to its investment in DPC Dash Ltd.
Despite this, operational performance showed resilience. Income from operations rose 9.6 per cent to $230.4 million, supported in part by a $7.8 million pre-tax gain from the sale of a corporate aircraft.
Domino’s footprint continued to expand, with the company ending the quarter at 22,322 stores across more than 90 markets. In the US, digital orders remained dominant, accounting for over 85 per cent of retail sales in 2025.
The company also maintained its dividend payout, declaring $1.99 per share, payable on 30 June 2026. After repurchasing $75.1 million worth of stock during the quarter, the new authorisation lifts the total available for buybacks to $1.29 billion.
Domino’s chief executive officer Russell Weiner said the company’s scale and store-level economics position it well to capture further market share in 2026, even as competition intensifies.
As Domino’s leans into expansion and capital returns, the latest results show a business managing short-term pressures while keeping its long-term growth strategy firmly in play.
