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MAGGI sets out to celebrate the extraordinary with Masala-Ae-Magic and Juhi Chawla
MUMBAI: Cooking is an integral part of every mother’s life. It is her way of showing her love and devotion towards her family. But who would have thought that it could also be a simple tool to impart impactful life lessons to her young teens? MAGGI, through its new campaign for ‘Masala-ae-Magic’ showcases exactly this.
The campaign features the well-known Bollywood superstar Juhi Chawla. Known for her stellar performances on the silver screen, Juhi will be donning the cap of a mother who teaches her son an empowering lesson through every day cooking- ‘It is in your hands how you transform the ordinary to extra-ordinary’.
Talking about the campaign, Mr. Nikhil Chand, Director, Foods and Confectionery, Nestlé India said, “At MAGGI we realize that parenting is an immensely fulfilling but also challenging and demanding experience. Mothers are always looking to guide their teenagers and impart important life lessons that will prepare them for the future. One of these important life lessons is about a young teen’s attitude to everyday life- the ability to transform the ordinary to extra ordinary through one’s actions. Our new MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic campaign captures this insight beautifully and we are very excited to have Juhi Chawla as brand ambassador and as our newest MAGGI mom. MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic is a great cooking aid to mothers everywhere as it enhances the taste of every day vegetables and makes them extra-ordinarily tasty with its special blend of 10 roasted, aromatic spices.
On her association with the brand, Juhi Chawla said, “Associating with a brand that has such a legacy is always delightful. I believe Masala-Ae-Magic is the magical, secret ingredient for those who cook daily. As a mother of young teenagers, I totally understand how tough it is to keep children happy with everyday food, made at home. Adding Masala-Ae-Magic really goes a long way in making ordinary, everyday food extraordinarily tasty.”
The new campaign will have a high impact multimedia release encompassing television, digital, print and on-ground activations.
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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.
