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SOFIT unveils Disha Patani as brand ambassador
Mumbai: SOFIT, India’s leading plant-based drink from Hershey India Pvt Ltd., a part of The Hershey Company, has unveiled its new digital film promoting SOFIT Almond drink featuring brand ambassador and fitness icon Disha Patani. The film highlights Disha’s personal fitness mantra and reinforces SOFIT’s proposition that ‘Fit is Fab’. Through Disha’s workout routine, the brand intends to inspire consumers to embrace their own path towards health and wellness and make SOFIT Almond drink their preferred choice in this journey.
The film opens with Disha Patani receiving texts from her massive fanbase, asking for her diet regime, fitness tips, favorite exercises and more. As she gets ready for her workout, her phone buzzes continuously with questions and compliments. Following a diverse range of workouts, Disha heads to her fridge and grabs SOFIT Almond Drink. She is shown relishing it and then reveals that incorporating SOFIT Almond Drink in her daily diet helps her stay fit from the inside and fabulous on the outside. The film concludes with the director calling “cut”, but Disha continues to savour her drink, showcasing her genuine love for SOFIT Almond Drink.
Commenting on the new film, Luigi Mirri, General Manager, Hershey India & APAC stated, “For Hershey India, SOFIT is a brand of strategic importance, representing our commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Consumers are prioritizing their health more than ever and the demand for plant-based beverages and their numerous health benefits is on the rise. As the market leader in the dairy-alternative milk category, we are excited to unveil the new film featuring our brand ambassador Disha Patani, further solidifying our leadership and strengthening our market position.”
Speaking about the film, Disha Patani said, “As someone deeply passionate about fitness, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is incredibly important to me. That’s why I am always look on the lookout for products that truly make a difference in my life and fitness journey. SOFIT Almond Drink easily fits into and enhances my wellness routines, whether it’s after workouts or morning runs, or when I simply need something nutritious during a busy schedule.”
SOFIT is a delicious plant-based drink packed with the goodness of plant protein and dietary fiber. It offers two ranges of plant-based drinks including Almond drink and Soya drink, and comes in indulgent and exciting flavors. The almond drink comes in Unsweetened and Chocolate flavor. The soya drink comes in 4 flavors – Chocolate, Vanilla, Naturally Sugar Free and Kesar Pista.
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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.
