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Nargis Fakhri is brand ambassador for Van Heusen Woman
BANGALORE: Van Heusen has roped in Bollywood debutante Nargis Fakhri as the brand ambassador for its women‘s range of fashion wear – Van Heusen Woman.
Fakhri, who recently burst on to the Bollywood scene with the movie Rockstar, has been a New York based model. In her first campaign for Van Heusen Woman, Fakhri will feature in the brand‘s range of dresses which is the centre piece of the Autumn-Winter season.
A Van Heusen source says, “Nargis‘ choice as a brand ambassador for Van Heusen Woman brings together key values that work in tandem. The brand is on the cusp of a steep growth and is well poised to extend its appeal to a large western-wear sporting audience, while Nargis‘s career is set to take off equally well.”
Shot by internationally acclaimed photographer Justin Polkey, the campaign sees Fakhri as a go-getter with a wardrobe to boot. She will be seen in lace sheath, stripes, animal prints, florals, paired with unlined blazers, parka jackets, suede coats, offset by oversized belts and maxi envelope clutches.
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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.
