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KFC drops everything on the menu to make way for the Rice Bowlz
Mumbai: ‘Bring back Rice Bowlz!’. ‘I want Rice Bowlz’.‘Rice Bowlz were the best. KFC should bring them back.’
These are just some of the comments made by fans over the last few years on KFC India’s page. And after a long time of waiting and wishing, petitioning, and requesting, commenting, DM-ing, and even meme-making – KFC India surp-riced every Rice Bowlz fan! The iconic Rice Bowlz are back! And not just that, they are the only thing on the KFC menu.
Wait, what?
It all started with a cryptic message on KFC India’s Instagram handle hinting at a comeback. Next up the brand’s profile picture on Instagram proudly displayed the Rice Bowlz, which got netizens buzzing. With so many hints, all pointing towards KFC fans’ biggest wish potentially coming true, consumers couldn’t contain their excitement anymore and rushed to their nearest KFC restaurant. And all they saw was Rice Bowlz!
In a fan video released on social media, consumers were stunned to find nothing but Rice Bowlz on the KFC menu. Excitement levels max, fans rushed to place their orders. But wait…
Where was the rest of the menu? The OG Hot and Crispy Bucket? The juicy and crispy Zinger? The Chicken Roll?
In the video, KFC team members seem to have just one answer – “Only Rice Bowlz are available”.
Thrilled, yet thoroughly confused, fans asked, ‘KFC, what’s this behaviour?’ only to realize that this was the brand’s bold, yet hilarious way to announce the comeback of everyone’s favourite Rice Bowlz, on April Fool’s Day.
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.
