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Havmor & Gujarat Titans launch new campaigns for 2025 season
Mumbai: Havmor Ice Cream has renewed its successful partnership with the Gujarat Titans for the 2025 season. This collaboration, established 24 months ago, reflects the shared values of excellence, passion, and community spirit, aiming to deliver exceptional experiences to cricket fans across India.
As part of the renewed agreement, Havmor and Gujarat Titans will launch several exciting initiatives to engage fans. Known for its innovation in flavours, Havmor will introduce new products alongside creative, cricket-themed campaigns throughout the season. The partnership will celebrate Gujarat’s vibrant spirit while offering unique moments for both brands’ supporters.
Havmor Ice Cream managing director Komal Anand stated, “This partnership has grown into something special, and we are eager to build on the trust and success we’ve achieved. We aim to create unforgettable experiences that reflect our shared love for cricket, the pride of Gujarat, and community.”
Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh stated, “Havmor, as a homegrown brand, has captured the hearts of millions with its innovative offerings. This renewed partnership will undoubtedly enhance the fan experience and elevate excitement throughout the season.”
Both brands are committed to blending the thrill of cricket with the indulgence of Havmor’s creamy ice creams, promising a memorable 2025 season for fans across the country.
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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.
