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News18
17-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Starbucks Breaks Silence On Dolly Chaiwala Brand Ambassador Reports With A ‘No'
Last Updated: Viral April Fool's meme featuring Dolly Chaiwala sparked brand ambassador rumours following which Tata Starbucks issued an official clarification. Tata Starbucks has officially denied appointing viral tea seller Dolly Chaiwala as their brand ambassador following a surge of social media posts claiming otherwise. The confusion stemmed from a meme posted as an April Fool's Day prank, which many netizens took seriously, leading to widespread speculation of a supposed partnership. The coffeehouse and roastery reserve, in their statement on LinkedIn, wrote that Starbucks India does not have any brand ambassadors. In particular, they clarified that no collaboration has been made with Dolly Chaiwala. 'We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered into any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala," the brand wrote in their post on LinkedIn. Tata Starbucks has clarified that it has no association with viral tea seller Dolly Chaiwala, following a wave of social media buzz sparked by an April Fool's Day meme. The meme, which showed Dolly—real name Sunil Patil—posing in front of a photoshopped Starbucks logo, falsely claimed he was appointed as the brand's ambassador in India. In an official statement shared on LinkedIn, the company said the image was independently created and 'misconstrued" as part of a formal campaign. They stressed that Tata Starbucks does not have any brand ambassadors in India and reaffirmed their commitment to 'accuracy, authenticity, and the trust of our customers and communities." The rumour reportedly began after a social media user shared the meme without context, leading many to believe the claim was legitimate. Soon, the image went viral, with thousands resharing it across platforms. Dolly Chaiwala, a popular tea vendor from Nagpur, is known for his flamboyant personality and theatrical tea-making style, which has made him a social media sensation. Dolly Chaiwala became the brand ambassador of Starbucks India — Dixit Dave (@dixit_dave_) April 1, 2025 Who Is Dolly Chaiwala? Dolly Chaiwala is a well-known street tea vendor from Nagpur with his unique outfit — waistcoats, gold chains, unmistakable hairstyles, and large sunglasses. His attitude and theatrics while serving customers have made him the centrepiece of social media viral content in India. His celebrity status grew when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates made an unexpected visit to his stall last year, where he served Gates tea which attracted international attention. First Published:
Mint
17-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
'Not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala': Starbucks India clarifies as ‘meme' goes viral — check full post
Starbucks India-Dolly Chaiwala: Dismissing viral social media posts, Starbucks India has clarified that it does not have any official brand ambassadors — and that there has been 'no collaboration' between the brand and Dolly Chaiwala. 'A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstrued as a formal campaign,' Tata Starbucks said in its statement. Speculations of Dolly Chaiwala being appointed as Tata Starbucks brand ambassador were on the rise after multiple social media posts — portraying Dolly Chaiwala as the ambassador of the multinational chain of coffeehouses — were doing the rounds, with some of them even going viral. One of the social media posts about Dolly Chaiwala and Starbucks India Unless you were living under a rock, or were completely detached from social media, you might have come across a viral image of Dolly Chaiwala and his tea stall. Dolly Chaiwala is a tea vendor from Nagpur who gained global recognition – courtesy — his unique and theatrical chai-making style, which went viral on social media. The Nagpur tea seller got everyone talking about him after former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates stopped by for a cup of his famous chai during a visit to India last year. Refuting claims of Dolly Chaiwala being appointed as the Starbucks India brand ambassador, the multinational chain further wrote: "Specifically, we have not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala. A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstrued as a formal campaign. TATA Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity and we value the trust of our customers and communities." Tata Starbucks is a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Consumer Products Limited (formerly Tata Global Beverages). Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through the joint venture with Tata Consumer Products. Its first store opened in Mumbai, and since then, the coffee chain has expanded rapidly, now operating over 400 outlets across the country.
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Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tata Starbucks denies appointing Dolly Chaiwala as brand ambassador
Tata Starbucks, the Indian arm of the global coffee chain, on Monday issued a clarification denying social media speculation that it had appointed Dolly Chaiwala as its brand ambassador in India. In a statement on its official LinkedIn account, the company said, ' Tata Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala.' How the rumour started The speculation began after a meme showing Dolly Chaiwala with the Starbucks logo went viral online, leading many to believe that a formal partnership had been announced. The post was widely shared across social media platforms. 'A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstrued as a formal campaign,' Tata Starbucks said, adding that it remains 'committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity'. As of now, Tata Starbucks has no brand ambassadors representing it in India. Who is Dolly Chaiwala? Sunil Patil aka Dolly Chaiwala, a tea vendor from Nagpur, became an internet sensation for his dramatic tea-serving style. His videos, widely circulated on Instagram and YouTube, showcase his theatrical approach to preparing and serving tea, which quickly earned him a large online following. His viral fame even led to a widely publicised encounter with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates last year, further boosting his popularity. Dolly has also featured in various marketing campaigns, including in an advertisement for Indian food delivery giant Swiggy. The rumour around Dolly Chaiwala's association with Tata Starbucks seemed credible to many against the backdrop of India's rapidly growing influencer marketing industry, which is expected to expand by 25 per cent this year from ₹3,600 crore in 2024. A recent report by The Goat Agency and Kantar noted that over 20 mergers and acquisitions took place in the last year alone, as traditional and digital-first agencies ramped up their influencer marketing capabilities. The Indian government's recent announcement of a $1 billion fund to support content creators has further normalised the idea of hyperlocal influencers entering mainstream campaigns — making the rumour about a Starbucks tie-up appear plausible.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Starbucks spills the tea on viral meme, denies collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala: 'No official brand ambassador in India'
Tata Starbucks on Monday, June 16, issued an official statement denying widespread rumours and ongoing speculations on social media suggesting the appointment of Dolly Chaiwala (real name is Sunil Patil), who is a popular tea vendor and internet sensation. Amid the growing rumours, the company issued a statement saying that there is no such partnership that exists, as per the narrative that emerged from a viral meme that has been misinterpreted as a formal endorsement. The confusion appears to have stemmed from a viral meme created by a third party that led to a 'misconstrued formal campaign'. Dolly Chaiwala became the brand ambassador of Starbucks India — Dixit Dave (@dixit_dave_) April 1, 2025 Starbucks denied any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala Starbucks, in a public statement, denied any collaboration with Sunil Patel, popularly known as Dolly Chaiwala. In the post, the company wrote, "We have noted recent social media posts suggesting that TATA Starbucks has appointed an official brand ambassador. We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered into any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala." Credit: LinkedIn The clarification comes in the wake of rumoured social media memes and digital articles claiming that Dolly Chaiwala, whose real name is Sunit Patil, had been officially appointed by the famous coffee brand. What really happened? According to the company, the claims regarding Dolly Chaiwala being the brand ambassador of TATA Starbucks India surfaced on social media from an April Fool's Day prank. The post was posted by an influencer called Aditya Oza. The post used a photoshopped picture of Dolly Chaiwala, and as soon as the fictional narrative dropped on the internet, it quickly went viral and instantly became a part of meme pages. However, many on social media pointed out that the image is fake. But now clarifying this, the company said, 'Tata Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity, and we value the trust of our customers and communities." Who is Dolly Chaiwala? Sunil Patil, also famously known as Dolly Chaiwala, is a tea seller from Nagpur who gained massive fame and became an internet sensation when his flamboyant tea-making style went viral after serving it to an American businessman and philanthropist, Bill Gates. Most recently, Patil also appeared on Indian reality shows, including Bigg Boss 18. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
India.com
27-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Noel Tata, this company losses widen to Rs 1350000000, still plans to open 1000…
Tata Starbucks reported a widened net loss of Rs 135.7 crore in FY25, despite a 5% increase in revenue to Rs 1,277 crore, as per the latest annual report from Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL). The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, a 50:50 joint venture between TCPL and US-based Starbucks Corporation, had posted a net loss of Rs 82.16 crore in FY24. TCPL, which aims to have a network of 1,000 cafes by the end of FY28, is experiencing revenue growth, helped by the expansion of a number of stores. Starbucks has opened 58 net new stores and entered 19 new cities in FY25, taking the count to 479 stores across 80 cities. 'The revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,277 crore, improved by 5 per cent…driven by a higher number of stores,' TCPL, the FMCG arm of Tata Group, said adding that it has now become the largest organised cafe operator in India based on store count. The year witnessed demand softness in the overall QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) space. Consequently, the sales growth was subdued, and profitability remained muted. 'Tata Starbucks is the largest organised cafe operator in India based on store count, though the industry is significantly under-penetrated in comparison to similar per capita income GDP countries,' it said. Despite a more moderate number of store openings in the short term, the JV 'remains committed to increasing our store base in India and get to 1,000 outlets by FY28,' it added. In FY25, TCPL has invested Rs 125 crore in Tata Starbucks. Besides, it also expects growth from its vending business 'Tata MyBistro', a new entrant in the segment offering a variety of coffee, tea and other drinks mainly to institutional customers. (With Inputs From PTI)
