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Bisleri launches limited edition bottles featuring Thalapathy Vijay in ‘Leo’
Mumbai: Bisleri, India’s leading packaged drinking water, has partnered with the highly anticipated action-thriller film – Leo, starring the industry heartthrob Thalapathy Vijay. The partnership will see Bisleri limited-edition packs featuring the iconic ‘Leo’ coin. These limited-edition packs will be made available in 500ml, 1 ltr and 2ltr SKUs, catering to the discerning tastes of consumers across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Commenting on the collaboration, Bisleri International Pvt Ltd head of marketing Tushar Malhotra said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Leo, our eleventh limited-edition pack in the span of a year that connects with our consumers. These movies are a celebration of our rich cultural heritage that plays a big part of our consumers everyday life.”
Also, Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Bisleri, a brand whose values seamlessly align with our movie’s narrative. The collaboration injects a fresh and innovative dimension into our film’s promotional efforts, igniting excitement among fervent movie lovers.”
The limited-edition packs will be accessible across 40,000 retail outlets, encompassing both traditional and modern trade stores in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Additionally, the special packs will be conveniently available on the Bisleri @Doorstep App for the utmost convenience of our valued customers.
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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.
