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Barfi! Star Ranbir Kapoor shoots integrated promo for Aaj Tak
NEW DELHI: Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor shot an exclusive promo saluting the pioneering spirit of Hindi news channel Aaj Tak.
Kapoor, the lead actor in upcoming film “Barfi!”, shot the promo at studios in Mumbai acknowledging the journey of Aaj Tak over the years.
“Aaj Tak has been chosen as the No.1 Hindi news channel for the 11th consecutive year this time. This promo is testimony to the channel’s constant innovation and growth story and Ranbir’s gratitude to the country’s top news channel,” an official statement said.
The promo that incorporates cutting edge technology captures some of the biggest events in recent times and Kapoor is juxtaposed in the frames of the historic moment in politics, sports and entertainment in his Barfi! avatar. Some of the moments include Anna Hazaare’s movement, India winning the Cricket World Cup, A.R. Rahman receiving the Oscar, F1 race in India, Commonwealth Games, Atal Bihari Vajpayee meeting Musharaf, and the Royal wedding of Prince Williams.
India Today Group CEO Ashish Bagga said, “We are grateful to Barfi! and Ranbir Kapoor in particular for this gesture, this promo is as sweet as Barfi!. Aaj Tak is the most preferred news channel in the country and such a tribute from a superstar gives us a renewed energy to carry forward the legacy of being the No. 1.”
To add some more buzz to this, Oye! 104.8 FM Sabse Filmi is doing an on-air contest backed on Facebook that will give listeners an opportunity to enact the role of Ranbir Kapoor in the Aaj Tak Barfi news walk through.
Barfi! is an upcoming Indian romantic comedy film directed by Anurag Basu. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D‘Cruz in lead roles. It is expected to be released on 14 September.
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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.
