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Rani Mukherjee, Saif Ali Khan to continue as brand ambassadors for Chevrolet Aveo
MUMBAI: GM India has extended its commitment for endorsing the Chevrolet Aveo carlines with the Bollywood duo of Rani Mukherjee and Saif Ali Khan and will continue to remain the brand ambassadors for the Chevrolet Aveo sedan and the recently launched hatchback, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA.
The automobile company states that research has shown that the Hum Tum pair have effectively connected with the audience as they draw a parallel with the brand by suitably embodying the dimensions of performance and aesthetics, substance and style of the Aveo sedan and hatchback versions. They have very successfully launched the Aveo sedan and U-VA hatchback with memorable television commercials which reflect vivacity, attitude and exuberance.
“The Aveo carlines comprising of the Aveo sedan and the U-VA hatchback are new generation cars with class performance, looks, style and mileage. Hence we were looking at ambassadors who not only connect emotionally with the audience today but also embody the two dimensions of performance and aesthetics, substance and style plus class and exuberance.
We believe the brand and the personalities have derived mutual benefit from the association in the past and hence we continue with their endorsement of the Chevrolet Aveo carlines, going forward.” said General Motors India vice president – sales, marketing and after sales Ankush Arora.
General Motors India is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. GM India manufactures the Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet SRV, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA and the Chevrolet Tavera at its state of the art facility in Halol.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
