Brands
De Beers Forevermark sparkles in India with bold ‘This One’s For Me’ campaign
MUMBAI: Diamonds aren’t just forever, they’re personal. De Beers Forevermark has launched its flagship India campaign, ‘This One’s For Me’, with Dentsu Creative Isobar, re-framing natural diamond jewellery as a bold celebration of women who own their journeys.
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Anchored in the metaphor of a diamond’s many facets, the campaign mirrors the multiple roles and emotions in a woman’s life. At its heart is a cinematic film featuring a striking art installation in nature, inspired by the “Forevermark woman” and her facet journey.
But this story doesn’t just stay on screen. Dentsu Creative Isobar carried the narrative into Delhi streets through immersive tech installations, where passers-by could capture their own “facet moments”, sparking intrigue and conversation ahead of the grand launch.
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The launch event itself glittered with star power. Performances by Anoushka Shankar and Saba Azad, alongside the unveiling of Forevermark’s flagship south extension store in New Delhi by Meera Kapoor, turned the evening into more than just a store opening, it became a cultural moment.
“We had a unique opportunity to redefine what a luxury brand launch in India could look like,” said De Beers Forevermark India CEO Shweta Harit. “‘This One’s For Me inspires women to embrace their stories while elevating the language of luxury.”
For Dentsu Creative Isobar, the brief was about making luxury human. “At its core, the campaign is about women declaring their stories matter,” said Dentsu Creative Isobar CEO Sahil Shah. “From film to tech-led experiences, audiences don’t just see the story, they feel it.”
Vice president Sheetal Bhalerao added, “Too often, narratives about women are written for them. This campaign is about rewriting that script, with Forevermark as a meaningful companion.”
As the campaign rolls out in the coming months, Forevermark and Dentsu Creative Isobar aim to turn this into more than just an ad push but a movement to reframe how women, their stories, and natural diamonds shine in India.
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.
