Brands
Lotus White Glow gel crème shines in new campaign
MUMBAI: Glow with the flow, Lotus White Glow steps into the spotlight. Lotus Herbals, India’s leading natural skincare brand, has unveiled a sparkling new campaign for its iconic White Glow gel crème, marking 15 years of innovation. India’s first-ever gel plus crème formula, White Glow has long been a cult favourite, trusted across generations for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and powerful brightening benefits.
The refreshed campaign highlights niacinamide, the star ingredient that has been part of the formulation from the beginning, along with herbal extracts of saxifraga, milk enzymes, and grapes. Clinically proven to reduce dark spots, sun tan, and restore glow from within, the gel crème offers a practical, modern solution for today’s youthful, ingredient-conscious consumers.
At the heart of the campaign is a relatable story: a young woman struggling to take the perfect selfie due to persistent dark spots. Enter White Glow gel crème, helping her regain confidence with radiant, even-toned skin. Emerging talent Heer Achchra brings the narrative to life with natural charm and relatable energy, embodying the confident, skincare-savvy consumer of today.
The multi-platform campaign will run across television, OTT, digital, social media, and out-of-home, including co-powered sponsorship on West Bengal’s popular show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Zee5 integrations, and a pan-India CTV campaign on Jio Star. In-store POP activations across India will ensure strong on-ground visibility.
Lotus Herbals CMD Nitin Passi said, “We are delighted to unveil our new campaign for the path-breaking Lotus White Glow gel crème. With refreshed packaging and renewed focus on niacinamide, we are proud to present this trusted formulation to a new generation. At Lotus Herbals, we evolve with our consumers, and this campaign ensures White Glow continues to shine across generations.”
With this refreshed campaign, Lotus White Glow gel crème continues to cement its place as a go-to skincare essential for radiant, selfie-ready skin, proving that great glow never goes out of style.
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.
