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Deep shades of Glitz as Asian Paints, Deepika reimagine luxe walls
MUMBAI: Walls are talking and they’re doing it in style. Asian Paints has unveiled a bold new chapter for its luxury brand Royale Glitz, taking it beyond high-end wall finishes to the realm of full-blown décor inspiration. At the centre of this glossy makeover is none other than Deepika Padukone, making her much-awaited return as brand ambassador, lending her effortless grace to a campaign that paints luxury in fresh colours.
Royale Glitz now positions itself not as the finishing touch but as the starting point of design stories. With curated textures, statement wallpapers, and a “Glitz Up Your Décor” guidebook packed with QR-linked demos, the campaign shows how a single wall can spark the reinvention of entire living spaces. “It’s about creating emotionally charged spaces that reflect who you are,” said Asian Paints MD & CEO Amit Syngle. “A single wall can bring alive the entire space.”
Padukone embodies this shift, gliding through a home where walls are canvases of memory, mood, and meaning. With a super-smooth Crème Finish, Teflon Surface Protector, and an 8-year warranty, Royale Glitz mixes artistry with performance, offering homeowners both beauty and durability. Mccann Worldgroup India CEO & CCO Prasoon Joshi described the film as “an artistic journey every frame as elegant and fluid as the product itself.” For Asian Paints, the message is clear: walls are no longer silent backdrops, they’re storytellers of personal expression.
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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.
