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DDB MudraMax & Sugar Free Natura urges people, Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi
Mumbai: Zydus Wellness has launched a campaign ‘Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi’ for its product Sugar Free Natura with its brand ambassador celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Commenting on this, Zydus Wellness MD Elkana Ezekiel said, “Festivals should always be a reason to celebrate, not worry about how many sweets you are eating. It is this insight on which we feel Sugar Free Natura plays a big role. It provides a healthier alternative during festivals without compromising on celebrating with your family. Sugar Free Natura, a zero calorie sweetener from the Sugar Free stable has been the No.1 in this category for many years.”
The campaign is done by DDBMudraMax, starting with the print ad. The team has also created a microsite – promoted across print and on-ground events along with banner ads across various portals and social media.
DDB MudraMax team will run on-ground promotions across 7 cities in 9 malls.
Commenting on this, DDB MudraMax associate vice president Alvin D’souza said, “A combination of interesting festive content along with use of new age media worked as a success mantra for the campaign. This integrated campaign helped in reaching out to the consumer not only on ground and on web but also in their own space on their mobile phone. We are delighted to extend our integrated media services to Sugar Free from Zydus Wellness. So this season truely Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi.”
Adding to this, DDB MudraMax president Mandeep Malhotra said, “We are proud to partner with Sugar Free. The idea is really appealing to have sweet without the calories. Loved the joy it spread in the health conscious sweet tooth people.”
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.
