Brands
Havells announces Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador for its men’s grooming range
MUMBAI: Further deepening connect with style-savvy, quality conscious consumers, Havells India Limited today announced Vicky Kaushal as the Brand Ambassador for its male grooming products. The Company also announced newest additions to its male grooming portfolio with its patented BT 9000 series of Havells Trimmers.
Vicky Kaushal, one of the most popular celebrity of today, has quickly become an enduring favourite with his acting skills, magnetic personality and a distinctive panache. The association with Vicky Kaushal further enhances Havells commitment to infuse freshness and style in its personal male grooming products and cater to the evolving tastes of young consumers. The male grooming category has seen a dynamic growth with increasing awareness of latest trends, self-grooming culture. Havells new range of BT 9000 trimmers complement these aspirations beautifully with their unique ergonomic design, capture trim technology and advanced features such as LED displays.
Ravindra Singh Negi, President – Electrical Consumer Durables, Havells India said, “We are proud to welcome Vicky Kaushal, one of the most promising and talented stars of this generation, into the Havells family. With the rise of grooming culture, men seek for a quick, hassle-free experience and products that render them with an impeccable style. With the new brand campaign #breadkyuhowierd and Vicky as a face, we want consumers to take charge of their looks and own their style with confidence. Trimmers have emerged as one of the fastest growing product categories today with the young, urbane consumers seeking a superior trimming experience. The BT 9000 series of trimmers are sleek in design and performance oriented, with uniquely designed zoom wheel, 20 lock-in-length settings, extra wide mouth opening to ensure 2x faster cutting and will appeal to the discerning buyers.”
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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.
