Brands
eBay India launches ‘Throwback Edition’ sale
MUMBAI: As part of the anniversary celebrations, shoppers have been invited to participate in the online gaming contest ‘Kaun Banega Champion’.
www.ebay.in India’s leading online marketplace and shopping destination which lists over 10 crore products across categories will celebrate 12 years in India with launch of #ThrowbackEdition sale. The sale will offer consumers deals from the past decades with upto 65% off on products across segments.
In addition, interesting offers such as ‘Roz Ke Baarah’ (Top 12 Trending Deal of the Day) and ‘Jab Tak Hai Baraah’ (Special deals ending with 12) have also been curated for consumers. The discounts and offers will be available on ebay.in till 23 March, 2017.
1. Up to 57% Off on smartphones
2. Up to 60% Off on refurbished devices
3. Up to 60% off on apparels, perfumes, accessories, footwear, personal care, home décor and home furnishing
With an aim to allow consumers relive their memories, eBay has also introduced an online gaming contest ‘Kaun Banega Champion.’ Over 5.6 million consumers on ebay.in with eBay registered ID are entitled to participate in the contest and will stand a chance to win a car, an Apple iPhone 7 Plus and several exciting discount offers ranging upto 50% off.
eBay India director – marketing Shivani Suri said, “The #ThrowbackEdition sale will allow consumers to shop for their much-loved and desired products at unbelievable prices. Our consumer engagement initiative, ‘Kaun Banega Champion’ will not only present the consumers with a chance to win exciting prizes but will also bring back memories of Indian television’s most renowned game show”.
eBay offers consumers the option to make purchases via EMI through ICICI, Citibank and HDFC credit cards. All purchases are covered under the eBay Guarantee which ensures refund or replacement in case a consumer is unhappy with the purchase.
Brands
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.
