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Godrej Expert along with Avadhoot Gupte set to create first-ever crowd sourced Ganpati Aarti
Mumbai: On the occasion of Ganeshotsav, music composer and singer Avadhoot Gupte, popularly known for his work in the Marathi entertainment industry, is collaborating with Godrej Expert Rich Crème hair colour to create first-ever crowdsourced Ganpati Aarti. Both Avadhoot and Godrej Expert Rich Crème hair colour is all set to welcome Lord Ganesha by encouraging people to contribute towards the lyrics of this new avatar of Ganpati Aarti.
On Thursday evening, Avadhoot took to his Instagram & Twitter profile and shared this news of creating the first-ever crowdsourced Ganpati Aarti with Godrej Expert Rich Crème hair colour. The video begins with the composer stating that Lord Ganesha fills our lives with colours though his several avatars. He further goes on to state that for a God as versatile, his aarti should be just as diverse with his praise. i.e. a NayaAvataar for Bappa’s Aarti. Giving an example to create aartis, Avadhoot designs a line of his own; “Life ko rangon se bharne tu aaya, sabka tu deva, sabka tu deva” – You have come to fill our lives with colours, you are the God of everyone. He further encourages devotees to provide lines and specific words of praise for Lord Ganesha that he would then compose a song out of and create Bappa ke aarti ka naya avatar.
Commenting on the initiative with Godrej Expert Rich Crème and new avatar of Ganpati Aarti, Avadhoot Gupte, said, “For many years, Ganeshotsav has been a festival that traditionally brought people together to celebrate Lord Ganesha. This year, I and Godrej Expert Rich Crème Hair Colour, thought of doing something different by creating a new version of Ganesh aarti. However, this new aarti had to be made in connection with the traditional belief of this festival which is uniting the people. Thus, we have decided to crowdsource lyrics of the aarti and encouraging patrons to share praises of Lord Ganesh and welcome him in a new way this year. The new aarti will definitely add more colour to the festivities of Ganeshotsav.”
Speaking on the first-ever crowdsourced Ganpati Aarti, Mr. Sunil Kataria, CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said, “As a brand, Godrej Expert Rich Crème has been an expert of accessible hair transformation. Not only in our offerings but also the consumer initiatives taken by us are unique. Ganeshotsav is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Maharashtra and across India. Through Godrej Expert Rich Crème initiative of creating the first crowd-sourced Ganpati devotion song, we aim to make this festival a memorable and engaging one for people. By partnering with Avadhoot Gupte, who is listed amongst India’s leading musician, the song’s rendition will be interesting and make the Ganeshotsav festivities more colourful.”
From next week, Avadhoot will start working on the lyrics and compositon of the Ganesh Aarti. Individuals from any part of India can contribute by visiting Avadhoot’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter profiles and posting the lyrics in the comments section. The crowd-sourced Ganpati Aarti will be released by him and Godrej Expert Rich Crème hair colour on their social media profile during Ganeshotsav.
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.
