MAM
BC Web Wise unveils TVC for Sugar Cosmetics ft Kriti Sanon
Mumbai: To capture the attention of Gen Z, Sugar Cosmetics collaborated with BC Web Wise to release a new TV commercial for its Sugar Pop – ultrastay transferproof lipstick. Starring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, the ad highlights the lipstick’s standout feature: high-impact, transfer-proof color, designed for those with active, on-the-go lifestyles.
In the film, created by BC Web Wise, Kriti appears in everyday scenarios, like grabbing coffee or hanging out with friends, where the lipstick’s smudge-free, vibrant color stays intact, reinforcing the product’s tagline, “Colour Sahi, Transfer Nahi!”
BC Web Wise developed the concept that won a multi-agency pitch for this campaign. Their approach brings Sugar Pop’s signature lipstick to life through a fun, relatable narrative that resonates with a younger audience.
BC Web Wise associate creative director Kusum Manral said: “Our goal was to tell a story that seamlessly integrates the product’s key feature into everyday life. The ‘no transfer’ benefit is something every young person can relate to, and we wanted the film to be as authentic and lively as the Gen Z audience.”
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.
