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‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ to be promoted through shopping websites
NEW DELHI: Two shopping sites, Jabong.com and HomeShop 18 have tied up with ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘ starring Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor in its promotional exercises.
While Jabong.com will have an exclusive collection inspired by the movie, HomeShop 18 has contests where shoppers can win tickets to the film.
This is Jabong.com‘s second association with Bollywood, the first being with the blockbuster ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani‘.
The upcoming movie gets the adrenaline rushing and is all about passion, stimulus and zeal to win. Jabong.com sets ties to bring out the sportsman out of its audience. This exclusive movie merchandise for men and women is sporty, stylish and made for all weathers. Not only this, the ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘ collection on Jabong.com is a blend of the quirkiest designs and everything that a sportsman in every individual would hunt for!
The collection houses a range of exciting products like sports shoes, sports apparel, training equipment and sports accessories for men and woman. The collection is sporty and resonates with the determined and fighting spirit of the characters in the movie. This association was a conscious decision to bring the clout of fashion and style a step closer to customers.
Jabong.com co-founder Manu Kumar Jain said, “Just like how Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a toast to the former Indian athlete, the exclusive movie merchandise on Jabong.com is our way to celebrate the spirit of sports! To give our consumers the widest choice possible, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag collection will have an assortment of around 70 brands and 1400 products.”
“Jabong.com assures its customers a steadfast fashion and style that is unmatchable and makes them stand out in the crowd.”
Jabong.com is also promoting the association on digital media and is coming up with contests for its fans and bloggers. The winners stand a chance to meet Farhan Akhtar, Jabong.com vouchers, couple movie tickets and CD‘s.
Through its association HomeShop18 would be giving away free movie tickets for the film which is a biopic on the former athlete Milkha Singh. HomeShop18 is also the media partner of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘.
Commenting on this association, HomeShop18 founder and CEO Sundeep Malhotra said “We are pleased to be partnering with a big movie like ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag‘. With this tie-up we are reaching out to young Indians who believe in individuality and exude a cut-above-the-rest personality. HomeShop18 is the only brand to provide a virtual retail platform across TV, web and mobile. We are constantly evolving and taking steps to create a differentiated experience for our customers.”
Mr. Neeraj Joshi, Director Marketing Viacom 18, also commenting on the partnership, said “Partnering with a dynamic and trusted brand like HomeShop18 is our way of connecting with a wide spread audience. HomeShop18 reaches out to more than 3000 cities and with this exciting offer, people are bound to have a thrilling experience viewing this movie in the theatres.”
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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.
