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The-invERSITY signs Team Pumpkin for its the digital duties
Mumbai: Team Pumpkin has successfully acquired the digital mandate for The-invERSITY, an upcoming brand that is empowering young minds to gain financial literacy and achieve financial independence in the future. The account will be handled by the agency’s team based out of Bengaluru.
The-invERSITY is a one-of-a-kind location dedicated to increasing financial literacy and awareness among students aged 13 to 21. This platform is built to provide live interactive classes where educators will create awareness for kids about financial and investment-related terms and processes and instil a sense of responsibility from an early age to manage money.
As a part of this digital mandate, Team Pumpkin will handle digital and performance marketing duties for The-invERSITY. In order to build and strengthen the brand’s digital presence, Team Pumpkin will focus on strategizing the brand’s digital activities, social media management, online reputation management, search engine optimization, and performance marketing responsibilities.
Speaking of this partnership, Team Pumpkin co-founder and chief business officer Swati Nathani said, “Having won the mandate for The-invERSITY is a matter of pride. At Team Pumpkin, we believe in growing exponentially with upcoming trends and innovations while staying rooted in consistency. We plan to build a new and fulfilling path for The-invERSITY as per their vision and enhance the brand’s presence with our creative and strategic planning.”
Commenting on the creative collaboration, The-invERSITY COO and co-founder Aditya Roy said, “We’re really excited to be working with Team Pumpkin to amplify our digital presence and start this journey together. We trust their approach and insights with our brand and hope to reach new heights and build it effectively.”
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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.
