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92.7 Big FM ropes in Sehwag, Ayaz & RJ Abhimanyu
MUMBAI: 92.7 Big FM is known to provide thematic content during the 20-20 cricket match series, thereby becoming the most popular radio destination during the cricket extravaganza.
This year the radio station is all set to ride the 20-20 cricket wave yet again, with two exclusive segments. The radio station has roped in celebrated cricket analyst Ayaz Memon to co-host ‘BIG Cricket League’ with sports RJ Abhimanyu. The duo will present a star player’s biopic every week from Monday-Thursday 8pm-9pm from 3rd April to 26th May for its listeners across HSMs. Leveraging the cricket fever, 92.7 BIG FM is collaborating with legendary cricketer Virender Sehwag for the third time to bring match analysis to a cricket crazy nation during the morning show across the network.
Big Cricket League will see Ayaz Memon presenting biopics of iconic players every week and bringing alive interesting facts of the lives of famous cricketers like MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Zaheer Khan, Gautam Gambhir and Murali Vijay that will be focusing on their childhood, family background, education and more. Spread over a period of eight weeks, this cricket season will see the flamboyant Virender Sehwag offer exclusive pre and post match analysis.
Sehwag said, “This is my third year with 92.7 BIG FM for the 20-20 cricket series and it gives me immense pleasure to be associated with them yet again. I feel privileged to connect with all the cricket enthusiasts off the field. Cricket has always been my passion and I am humbled to be doing what I love through this unique offering.”
Memon, said “This is a great platform through which listeners can acquire information and insights about their favorite players. Cricket is a religion in our country and fans want to know everything about their heroes. BIG Cricket League will provide the audience with just what they are looking for.”
Spokesperson from 92.7 BIG FM said, “92.7 BIG FM has always catered to the various entertainment needs of its listeners through a plethora of distinctive content formats. Cricket is one sport that is celebrated largely in the country.”
92.7 BIG FM will further drive engagement by conducting daily musical contests for the listeners largely segregated under two categories, BIG 4 and BIG6. In the BIG 4 contest, the listeners will have to identify one common thing between 4 consecutive songs played in an hour. The BIG 6 will have an RJ play a 15-sec mash-up of 6 songs, wherein the listeners will have to identify all 6 songs. This light-hearted segment will make the content more interactive, providing listeners a chance to win exciting prices.
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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.
