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Prince Pipes Ropes In Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador
NEW DELHI: Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd (PPFL), one of India’s largest integrated piping solutions and multi polymer manufacturers, today announced that actor Akshay Kumar will represent the company as brand ambassador for its recently launched water tanks segment. In present times, when health is of primary concern, the association will provide even more impetus to the company’s vision by capitalising on Akshay’s tremendous brand recall to reinforce the brand values of Prince Pipes centering on trust, quality and high value. The actor will also continue to be the brand ambassador for the company’s piping business.
Prince Pipes is one of the leading polymer pipes and fittings manufacturers in India in terms of production capacity, number of distributors, and number and variety of products manufactured. The company’s product portfolio comprises an array of piping solutions used for varied applications in plumbing, irrigation, and sewage disposal and a range of 7167 SKUs, and now also includes the newly launched water tanks category.
Akshay Kumar said, “Enduring relationships must be cherished and valued. I am very happy to be associating with Prince Pipes once again and to continue the work we have done so far for a very important cause. This association reflects our common belief in trust, quality and value and I surely look forward to the journey ahead.”
Prince Pipes and Fittings executive director Parag Chheda said, “Akshay has been the brand ambassador for Prince Pipes since 2018 and we are delighted to extend this association with him and work with him for the new water tank segment, which is expected to grow at a high pace. He has been an integral influencer of several Indian social issues and the Prince Pipes brand portfolio resonates very well with Akshay’s ability to reach out to our industry participants across India, especially in Tier 2/3 regions and hyper local domains. With a 30 year legacy in manufacturing high quality water piping and now storage systems for a whole gamut of applications, our brand stands for expertise, trust, quality and high value, which are also true to Akshay.”
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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.
