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Disney Channel crowns Bangalore’s Siri as Doy Princess
MUMBAI: Disney Channel’s Doy Princess hunt for ‘My Little Princess’ has finally come to an end.
Five girls from different parts of the country have won the title of the ‘Doy Princess’ on Disney Channel. And what’s more… 12 year old Siri N S from Bangalore has been crowned ‘My Little Princess’ and she went on to win a three-day trip to Hong Kong.
Saloni Mittal (Aligarh), Navpreet Kaur (Ludhiana), Uzma Sayed and Nirali Aimera (Mumbai) were the other lucky winners.
Accompanied by beaming parents to the coronation held at Mumbai, all five winners embarked on their royal journey with a chance to star in vignettes on Disney Channel, where they shared grooming tips befitting a princess with Disney Channel viewers.
The Princesses were selected based on the best drawing entry of their own imaginary Princess and the correct answer to a simple question. Disney Channel also showcased the top 25 entries till mid-September on-air with Princess hopefuls in a collage with their drawings. All contest entries received a participation certificate and Doy goodies applauding their efforts.
Walt Disney Television International (India) director marketing and communications Tushar Shah said, “This promotion on Disney Channel aimed to nurture kid’s creativity, talent and encourage them to achieve their aspirations by providing a unique gratification for girl viewers. The promotion enabled them to actually be a ‘Princess’ just like their favourite classic Disney Princesses while allowing a perfect integration of brand philosophies for both Disney and Doy Princess.”
VVF Ltd vice president – personal care Piyush Jindal said, “Disney was a perfect channel for us to reach out to young consumers. We were delighted by the involvement shown by them and their equally elated mothers. By offering a quality product and by associating ourselves with a premium channel, we were optimistic about the success of this promotion and we look forward to a long term association.”
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
