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Yokohama India launches No-Cost EMI plan for premium tyres
MUMBAI:Yokohama India has launched the Easy Drive No-Cost EMI scheme, making premium tyre upgrades more affordable for SUV and premium car owners. This initiative follows the company’s recent commencement of 20-inch tyre production in India.
To enhance accessibility, Yokohama India has partnered with Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BFL). Under this programme, customers can purchase 17-inch and larger tyres with a six-month no-cost EMI, starting from Rs 1,807 per month.
“The premiumization of India’s passenger car market is reshaping tyre preferences. Over a quarter of new vehicles now come equipped with 17-inch and above tyres, making larger, high-performance tyres essential for better handling, comfort, and safety,” said Yokohama India head of marketing Gaurav Mahajan. He further added, “By making premium tyres more accessible, we take another step forward in reinforcing our position as a brand that helps consumers get more from their motoring lifestyle.”
With this scheme, motorists can upgrade to Yokohama’s Advan, Geolandar, and Bluearth series tyres without any immediate financial burden. The Easy Drive EMI facility is available at Yokohama Club Network (YCN) stores and select key retail partners across India.
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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.
