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HYPHEN’s sundowner with co-founder and CCO Kriti Sanon was a stunning affair
Mumbai: Celeb-preneur, Kriti Sanon, co-founder and chief customer officer of the new-aged skincare brand HYPHEN, which is making waves in the skincare industry, hosted a Beach-themed Sundowner at Estella in Juhu on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Overlooking the vast Arabian Sea, the event spectacularly brought in the summer beachy vibes with the brand’s recently launched new Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ and marked the presence of renowned media personnel and influencers.
At the sundowner, Kriti Sanon personally interacted with the beauty and skincare enthusiasts that the event brought together under one roof. The occasion saw the actor-turned-entrepreneur have productive discussions about skincare and beauty with them. This stands as a powerful testament to the brand’s dedication to understanding feedback and consistently striving to provide high-quality skincare products.
Furthermore, the “Beachy Theme” of the event was perfect to welcome the summer season and was in line with the launch of HYPHEN’s Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++. This launch comes after the success of the first sunscreen launched in July, wherein consumers demanded another variation in the sunscreen that is lightweight. The new sunscreen contains a 5 per cent antioxidant blend, 10 per cent Cica Extracts, Chamomile, and Aloe to calm the skin, and 1 per cent Hyaluronic Acid for hydration. It offers weight-less protection from UVA-UVB lights, is fragrance-free, and suits all skin types perfectly.
Kriti Sanon, in her role as co-founder & chief customer officer of HYPHEN, expressed, “Hosting the sundowner was such a great experience. It was amazing to interact with such beauty enthusiasts, have an in-depth discussion about skincare with them, and gain valuable insights to help the HYPHEN team develop effective skincare solutions for our consumers. I am so grateful for the wonderful customers who wholeheartedly share their honest feedback with us, which has supported us in enhancing our offerings. And I am also grateful for all the love HYPHEN has received these past months!”
The Ultra Light Water Sunscreen is now available for purchase on the official website and leading e-commerce platforms, including Nykaa, Amazon, and Flipkart.
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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.
