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Deepika Warrier joins Diageo India as CMO
NEW DELHI: After being associated with Pepsico for 20 years, Deepika Warrier will take on the Diageo India chief marketing officer (CMO) role at the end of July 2020.
She made the announcement about her movement in a post on her LinkedIn page. In her last role, she was CEO and MD of NourishCo Beverages Ltd (a Pepsico-Tata Global Beverages JV).
In a LinkedIn post, Warrier wrote, “After 20 enriching years at PepsiCo, I’m moving to Diageo India as CMO end 20 July. PepsiCo has been a true alma mater and college of leadership – teaching me appreciation for great talent, how to combine data with storytelling to write inspiring strategy, the importance of execution, passion for our brands and pride in our products and so much more. The company has great leaders, past and present, who not only ensured that I learnt every day of the past 20 years with critical experiences, but also stood by me through personal crisis. And of course so many friends and colleagues and agency partners who were there for me through thick and thin .Its difficult for me to summarise 20 years in a post and name so many , who have made such a difference to my life and that of my family , but suffice to say… you can take a girl out of Pepsi , but …
And now on to a new journey, as I lead my second curve at Diageo India – can’t wait to create magic with my new team … as we navigate this new reality, help our consumers re-connect, socialise the best they can, celebrate life with our great brands, responsibly . Thank you Anand Kripalu and Cristina Diezhandino for the terrific opportunity – excited to be a part of your great team!”
Warrier held various senior brand management and new business development positions at Pepsico. She was the marketing vice president and CMO, Pepsico India Region (2007-2010). In 2014, she was the VP Global Nutrition Pepsico, Dubai. In 2016, Warrier headed Pepsico India's marketing operations as VP nutrition category. She was CEO and MD for NourishCo ( a Pepsico-Tata Global Beverages JV) in April 2019.
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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.
