Brands
Weekend Unwind with: Land of Beauty India LLP’s Samhitha G Inturi
Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session, we have Land of Beauty India LLP and 3AM founder & CEO Samhitha G Inturi.
Samhitha, a second-generation entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship from Purdue University, is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. In 2021, she founded 3AM, a skincare brand embodying her vision of a true skincare companion. 3AM caters to diverse customers, especially skincare beginners, offering clean, multifunctional, and effective products with nature-powered, science-backed formulas suitable for all skin types. Beyond skincare, Samhitha’s brand aims to make a positive impact on society. With a commitment to reliable and user-friendly skincare solutions, 3AM stands out as a brand that cares for its customers and their skin, empowering them on their journey to radiant skin.
Without further ado, here it goes…
Your mantra for life
No matter what happens, never give up and just keep going. Life keeps throwing challenges at you everyday some days are good some days are bad, mantra of life is to fight everyday and never give up.
A book you are currently reading or plan to read
Currently Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
Fitness works two ways: physical & mental. My real fitness advice is to have a perfect mental health which helps us have better surrounding.
Your comfort food
Home food.
A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
Life is limitless when you become fearless.
Your guilty pleasure
Skincare shopping at 3AM.
The last time you tried something new
When I started my skincare brand 3AM in 2021.
A life lesson you learned the hard way
Life isn’t fair at all times, you fall, you break, you will be hurt, but later you will be stronger than before. I learnt the hard way that it’s not easy to run a business but with patience, resilience and hard work to build & sustain one.
What gets you excited about life
My passion for what life can offer and what I can learn from it excites me on a daily basis. You can choose to follow the path or carve it yourself & be excited to bloom where you are.
What’s on top of your bucket list
To travel & explore as many different cultures at a personal level to understand diversity.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be
I’d say find your own voice and don’t be afraid to use it.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
It cannot be limited to one, but if it has to be one. Given the current scenario, I think it would be achieving world peace & banning war weapons across the globe.
An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
It’s important to have a clear vision & stay motivated of what you want to achieve. I motivate myself on a daily basis with positive affirmations and gentle reminders each morning.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down
An uplifting music has the power to cheer me up when a lot is going on in my life.
Your go-to stress buster
My go-to stress buster is to hit the gym and sweat it out. It helps me clear my mind and remain calm & positive.
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.
