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BBH India bags creative mandate for IVAS by Infra Market
Mumbai: Continuing its winning momentum, BBH India has won the creative mandate for IVAS by Infra Market. Won post a multi-agency pitch, BBH India would manage the entire spectrum of brand development and positioning for IVAS. It would also work towards building a launch campaign for IVAS to create awareness, build a premium imagery and establish the brand’s positioning in the marketplace.
IVAS, powered by Infra Market, is all set to revolutionize the consumer home lifestyle space with its cutting-edge solutions and customer-centric approach. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘NIVAS,’ the brand inspires home renovations by curating premier offerings, adding convenience and delight into the transformative journey of enhancing living spaces. The collaboration with BBH India is set to further amplify IVAS’s presence and establish its unique identity in the market.
Commenting on the win and the new partnership, Infra Market senior vice president – marketing and strategy Abhijeet Jhawar said, “Infra Market’s robust position as a preferred provider of building material products, supported by a strong foundation, paves the way for an exciting journey of expansion and growth with the launch of its consumer brand IVAS. We are delighted to announce our strategic partnership with BBH as our creative agency, reinforcing our brand’s strength and propelling us forward with unparalleled creativity and agility. With their strategic expertise, we are sure of taking IVAS, our consumer brand beyond the conventional boundaries. As the journey unfolds, Infra Market is poised to make a significant impact and elevate its position as a leader in the building materials category.”
Sharing his views, BBH India chief operating officer & MD Himanshu Saxena said, “At BBH, we believe in the power of zag to create differentiated brands and build lasting connections with consumers. We are excited to embark on this journey to make IVAS a leading home improvement brand with a diverse portfolio.”
Infra Market is India’s leading tech-enabled construction solutions company. With world-class manufacturing units and an innovation centre, the company specialises in construction products from foundation to finish. It further provides a variety of building materials and lifestyle products that elevate interiors through a robust B2B, retail, and B2C network. IVAS, specializes in a wide range of home renovation products including tiles, sanitaryware, bath fittings, electricals, modular kitchen and furniture, and designer hardware.
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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.
