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CavinKare forays into QSR segment with launch of Jango’z
Mumbai: FMCG major CavinKare, as part of its retail expansion plans, has announced its foray into the QSR segment with a new brand – Jango’z. Launching its maiden outlet in Chennai, the company further plans to set up over 100 outlets across strategic locations in India by 2026.
With the Indian QSR segment expected to reach Rs 827.63 billion by FY 2025, CavinKare is also set to bet big on the slice and bite segment through Jango’z with an aim of generating over 150 crore revenue in the next 5 years, said the company.
“Our entry into the QSR space comes in line with our refreshed CavinKare 2.0 strategy,” said director – retail Manuranjith Ranganathan, commenting on the occasion. “Retail is one of the important divisions in CavinKare where we have made significant investments and have major diversification plans in the future as well. One of the steps in the direction is this entry with the launch of Jango’z that is set to disrupt the space with CavinKare innovation edge.”
Jango’z is CavinKare’s first chain QSR brand with its first outlet in Perambur, Chennai. Spread across 1300 sq ft, the outlet serves a slew of delicacies and a lineup of refreshing mocktails. The outlets will also have a notable space where the customers can see their orders being cooked live. This outlet also features specially commissioned wall art, with the mascot from the Jango’z logo being incorporated into a fun comic strip.
“With the segment poised to grow at a 15.4 per cent CAGR coupled with untapped potential tier 2 and 3 markets, we are confident that Jango’z will become a Rs 150 crore brand by 2026. The slice and bite space in the segment is at a nascent stage but we are positive that this will become the future of the QSR industry and we are happy to be leading the way with it being an important proposition at Jango’z,” Ranganathan further said.
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
