War fallout hits Karachi Bakery as Indo-Pak tensions flare after Operation Sindoor

Hyderabad: With full-scale war between India and Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the repercussions are being felt far beyond the borders—reaching even the shops of legendary bakeries in Hyderabad.

Karachi Bakery, which is renowned across the country for its Osmania biscuits and cakes, has found itself under new public pressure thanks to its name, referring to the port city of Karachi in Pakistan. The Hyderabad-based chain is currently facing criticism, with some requesting that it be renamed following fresh tensions between the two countries.

The management has retaliated by hoisting the Indian national flag at all its outlets and placing signboards reading, “We are proudly Indian.” These boards also narrate the history of the bakery, explaining that the name has historical roots but no political meaning.

Founded by Sindhi Hindu refugee Khan Chand Ramnani in 1953, who migrated to Hyderabad from Pakistan during the 1947 Partition, the original Karachi Bakery was located adjacent to iconic Sinha Bakery on Maozzam Jahi Market.Today, the company has about 20 stores across Hyderabad and spread itself across India and overseas.

But the name continues to draw attention during periods of Indo-Pak tension. After the Pahalgam terror attack, similar calls were made to rebrand the bakery. The latest round of online outrage has again turned the spotlight on the business, with viral posts showing tricolour banners and placards outside its stores.

Amid rising public sentiment and occasional threats, the management is treading carefully, reaffirming its Indian identity while trying to insulate the brand from geopolitical flashpoints it never intended to evoke.