Brands
Renault appoints Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador
NEW DELHI: After endorsing Nissan’s Micra, actor Ranbir Kapoor has now been roped in as new brand ambassador for Renault India.
The move comes in the wake of the automobile company’s fourth year of operations in the country.
The association marks the union of two iconic brands that are synonymous with passion and innovation, have universal appeal and also boast of an illustrious and successful lineage.
This association will leverage the versatility and legacy of both Renault and Kapoor, as he represents the underlying brand promise of Renault: ‘Passion for Life’.
Renault India operations country CEO and managing director Sumit Sawhney said, “Being a fourth generation actor who personifies the iconic lineage of the Kapoor family, he ideally portrays a rare blend of talent, class, intelligence and popularity that complements Renault’s legacy and brand ethos which hinges on three pillars – vibrant, forward looking and connected to people.”
Kapoor added, “I have always known Renault to be an iconic and inspirational brand the world over. I am happy to be associated with a brand, which is very young, and which has quickly established itself in India, becoming the number one European brand. I look forward to being part of the Renault family and its fascinating growth journey in India.”
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.
