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HDFC Ergo’s ‘Health Matters’ on NDTV
MUMBAI: HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company, India’s third-largest non-life insurance company, has launched ‘Health Matters’, an initiative in association with NDTV, with the aim of building the awareness about health check-ups and promote the importance of having a Health Insurance policy. This new campaign will also aid in simplifying the underlining nuances of a Health Insurance policy.
There is low awareness about Health Insurance and common concerns related to Health Insurance such as the right age to buy , the right amount of coverage, parameters to consider before selecting a policy etc.. With the increasing instances of hospitalisation – especially due to lifestyle related medical conditions and rising cost of healthcare, it is not advisable to not have a Health Insurance cover. The ‘Health Matters’ initiative is aimed to address these concerns.
As a part of this initiative, certain facts & figures and snippets will be aired on NDTV Prime/Profit, NDTV 24X7 and NDTV India, sharing crucial information related to Health Insurance in the form of questions which will be answered by HDFC Ergo Head – Retail Underwriting & Claims Anurag Rastogi.
HDFC Ergo ED Mukesh Kumar said, “Health Matters smartly builds the awareness on the importance of having a Health Insurance policy and encourages viewers to undergo health check-ups regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle. This initiative will also address the fundamental queries related to the nuances of Health Insurance. The intent is to spread awareness about necessity of Health Insurance.
‘Health Matters’ has a universal appeal and will be presented in a creative way with snippets of information on basic questions as well as factoids on basics of Health Insurance like portability, claim settlements, policy coverage, exclusions and the common mistakes made by first-time buyers.
To generate interest, HDFC Ergo would also run a parallel “Health Matters” promo and a contest on the NDTV network. The contest would entail answering simple questions that a participant can post on www.ndtv.com/healthmatters) and stand a chance to win free Health Check-Up vouchers.
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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.
