Brands
Nestlé India Launches CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH Campaign
MUMBAI: Nestlé India’s latest advertising and marketing campaign CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH, marks the celebration of renovation of the popular MUNCH wafer brand. While retaining its signature crunch, MUNCH has undergone a product renovation in recipe and process. To mark this renovation a new brand campaign has been launched which features the multi-talented youth icon Shruti Haasan and the legendary musical trio of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.
The New CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH is an indulgent combination of Crunchy Wafer, Creamy Filling and a Delicious Coating which is available at a competitive price point of Rs.10, both in-stores as well as on e-commerce platforms.
With the launch of the New CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH, Nikhil Chand, General Manager, Chocolates and Confectionery, Nestlé India Ltd. said, “India is a growing chocolate and confectionery market, and the market needs some excitement and innovation. This product is a result of such innovation. We are also extremely happy to introduce the new campaign CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH in association with Shruti Haasan and Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy. The campaign captures how Shruti, who, though confident, experience a rare moment of doubt when faced with a tough challenge. The TVC captures the ‘Crunching of the doubt with MUNCH’, when Shruti takes on the challenge, leading to the creation of foot thumping music.” “The irresistible combination of a CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH and campaign’s groovy music, will make the youth sing Crunch Macha MUNCH Macha.” Mr. Chand added.
Speaking on the occasion, Shankar Mahadevan said, “We are excited to be associated with MUNCH, a brand that has always leveraged music that appeals to everybody. The new song will definitely make you groove.” Shruti Haasan, actress and singer also shared her experience saying “I am thrilled on being associated with an iconic brand like MUNCH and thoroughly enjoyed shooting the TVC and relishing the delicious new MUNCH.”
The TVC featuring Shruti Haasan and Shankar Mahadevan talking about the New CRUNCHILICIOUS MUNCH is on air from 29th August onwards.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
