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Universal Music & Mohit Suri promote young talent
MUMBAI: Ever since Universal Music Group associated with Mohit Suri to launch EMI Records India, the label has relentlessly promoted new and young talent in India.
Rahul Mishra, the latest artiste under the tutelage of EMI records, is a music composer and has composed & sung for many feature films in multiple languages. Hailing from the small town of Allahabad, Rahul’s interest in music began when he first joined piano classes and from there on, he discovered a musical side of himself.
Rahul is known as a talented music composer and has expanded his repertoire by working on films like the Marathi film Mantalya Unhaat & the recently released Bollywood movie Half Girlfriend. The song ‘Tu Hi Hai’ from the Bollywood movie has been composed & sung by Rahul. The music video of the track Tu Hi Hai had a staggering 2 million views on the day of its release itself. It’s hard to believe that an MBA Graduate with such keen interest and passion for music chose to pursue his dreams than a corporate life.
Along with other interesting projects, Rahul Mishra is currently working on an upcoming Mohit Suri venture.
Talking about his work, leading director Mohit Suri said,”I love working with new composers and singers. I’m so glad Rahul could be a part of Half Girlfriend. His voice has done full justice to the beautifully written song. I think Rahul has a very promising career ahead of him in this industry”
Rahul Mishra shared his excitement saying, “I’m thankful for EMI Records India for giving all my ideas & compositions a stellar platform. I’ve been lucky to receive so much love after Tu Hi Hai & I’m already working on some great compositions for my future projects”
Speaking about the EMI artiste, Vinit Thakkar, Senior Vice President, Universal Music India, said, “Rahul is a great singer songwriter. Rahul’s compositions are absolutely fresh and his ability to write beautiful lyrics does full justice to his compositions and his great voice. His song ‘Tu Hi Hai’ from Half Girlfriend is one of my favorite tracks from 2017.”
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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.
