Brands
Alia Bhatt turns up the gloss with L’Oréal Paris’ bold new hair colour drop
MUMBAI: L’Oréal Paris has turned up the shine dial with its latest campaign featuring global ambassador Alia Bhatt, who’s riding high on her Cannes red carpet glow. The new launch? A revamped Casting Crème Gloss range, now supercharged with glycolic gloss complex and promising 5X glossier hair — minus the ammonia.
The tagline says it all: “My Time To Shine… Is Now.”
And Alia Bhatt, in full glossy glory, is living proof. Flaunting her vibrant locks on-screen, she spells out why this latest innovation is more than just hair colour — it’s a confidence coat.
The new formula offers visible grey coverage, healthier hair, and a commitment to self-expression. Hair, as the campaign argues, is more than strands — it’s a symbol of transformation, bold choices, and personal reinvention.
L’Oréal Paris India general manager Dario Zizzi said: “Alia has brought incredible energy to the L’Oréal Paris family, and we’re delighted to see her light up the screen in this new campaign with us. With this campaign, we’re celebrating powerful milestones, and the role of beautifully glossy hair in helping women feel confident, proud, and ready to shine. At L’Oréal Paris, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge innovations that not only elevate hair color but also resonate with our consumers’ evolving aspirations.”
This drop reaffirms L’Oréal Paris’ spot at the top of the global beauty leaderboard, combining science-backed formulations with empowering messaging. With 40 years of research heritage and a mission to inspire women everywhere, the brand is more than make-up — it’s a movement.
So whether it’s covering greys or making a glossy statement, L’Oréal’s message is crystal clear: when it comes to self-expression, you’re worth it.
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.
