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Paritosh Joshi joins India TV as strategist
MUMBAI: News broadcaster India TV has appointed Paritosh Joshi as strategist and will be responsible for its revenue and business development.
Joshi‘s earlier stint was as CEO of Star CJ Network India, a joint venture between Star Group and CJ O Shopping of South Korea. He resigned from the post in April 2012.
In his new role, Joshi will be primarily responsible for optimising and leading the revenue function of India TV‘s existing businesses. He will also look at the company‘s business development for future ventures.
Apart from working with the management at the strategic level, as a mentor Joshi will also actively connect and engage India TV‘s business teams including sales, new media and brand.
India TV MD and CEO Ritu Dhawan said, “Immensely experienced Paritosh will be a tremendous resource in formulating the strategy for our new, ready to roll business plans. While we look forward to his contribution in taking Independent News service to the next level, we feel delighted in welcoming Paritosh on the team. With his outstanding record, we are confident that he will be making most significant contributions in increasing our lead over competition as the most profitable media company.”
Joshi said, “I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Rajat Sharma as a senior industry colleague and fellow IBF Board member for the last six years and we have had many lively conversations on the television business. It is from such a conversation earlier this year that the idea of this engagement began. With a solid revenue engine already in place supported by a talented sales team, India TV is poised for even bigger achievements. It is a privilege to be invited to participate in this exciting journey and I look forward to a stimulating, inspiring assignment.”
Joshi has 27 years corporate experience. He has worked in sectors like FMCG ( P&G, ITC , the Maharaja Organisation) and media (Business Standard and STAR, Advertising). He has also worked briefly at Lintas, Commodity Futures and Industrial Perfumery at Quest International.
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.
