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Hubble makes the world spin in style at Miss World 2025
MUMBAI: Move over moon landings, Hubble Entertainment just delivered a spectacle that lit up Hyderabad with stars of a different kind. As the official event management partner of the 72nd Miss World Festival, Hubble Entertainment turned Telangana’s capital into a shimmering stage for global glamour, cultural pageantry, and purpose-driven celebration. With over 108 countries represented, and 21 days of cultural extravaganza, the Mumbai-based experiential powerhouse proved that when it comes to world-class event production, India’s got more than just the moves.
From the regal opening ceremony to the resplendent Grand Finale, Hubble’s creative compass was tuned to both precision and pizzazz. Every segment be it cultural showcases, philanthropic engagements, or media galas unfolded with storytelling flair and immaculate execution, earning nods from the Miss World Organisation, international delegates, and domestic dignitaries alike.
The show wasn’t just beauty and sequins. It was strategy, scale, and seamlessness. The festival served as a canvas for Hubble to blend India’s cultural heritage, Telangana’s famed hospitality, and global production standards into an unforgettable experience.
Hubble Entertainment co-founder and managing partner Hafiz Khan said, “This wasn’t just about hosting a pageant, it was about showcasing India’s capacity to create global experiences rooted in our own cultural richness. Being entrusted with this festival was humbling, and we’re proud to have helped put Hyderabad and Telangana firmly on the global events map.”
Hubble Entertainment is no stranger to grandeur. Known for delivering high-voltage brand activations, award shows, concerts, and celebrity-led experiences, the agency has built a reputation for storytelling with scale. But Miss World 2025 marked a new high: not just a successful execution, but an immersive narrative that blended tradition, hospitality, and wow-factor in equal measure.
With Hyderabad’s skyline as the backdrop and over 100 delegates in the spotlight, Hubble didn’t just manage an event, it orchestrated a global moment. And the world was watching.
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.
