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Dhoni’s ‘zidd’ in new Hotstar Specials show teaser gets fans intrigued
MUMBAI: OTT platform Hotstar has recently launched its original stories platform called ‘Hotstar Specials’. Ace cricketer MS Dhoni’s maiden production collaboration ‘Roar of the Lion’ is going to be the first big release on the platform.
Hotstar has released an intriguing teaser for the show on its platform, which is creating a lot of excitement amongst the audience. With this special, Dhoni is expected to tell a story that not even his closest friends know. “What is it all about? His toughest moment as a sportsman, cricketer, captain, husband, father or more?” asks Hotstar with this teaser.
On his association with Hotstar Specials, MS Dhoni said, “I am excited to see my first production collaboration come to life. The story and the narrative are unique, and we believe it has found a perfect home in the bold and non-conforming Hotstar Specials.”
Hotstar Specials will showcase exclusive, authentic, big and bold stories created by the biggest storytellers in the country. Featuring some of the most unconventional stories, every show will be available in seven languages, i.e., Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
