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Nike celebrates 25 years of the Just Do It campaign
MUMBAI: Nike is launching their latest campaign as part of the 25th anniversary of the Just Do It campaign globally on the week beginning 26 August.
The new campaign, “Possibilities” takes ‘Just Do It’ from inspiration to action, enabling viewers to participate in challenges through the Nike+ digital ecosystem. It aims to inspire viewers to push their limits and strive to reach new goals through a series of playful scenarios featuring an all-star cast of athletes and guest stars.
The film features basketball star and reigning NBA MVP, LeBron James, world number one tennis icon Serena Williams, Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona and Spain and boxing sensation Andre Ward. Actor Bradley Cooper narrates the film, which was directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, and features a guest appearance by actor Chris Pine.
Digital and social media activations help viewers to #justdoit themselves through a series of Nike+ challenges. The film begins with the line, “If you can run a mile, run a race, run a marathon, outrun a movie star.” A series of different challenges and scenarios emerge, each challenging characters in the film – and the audience – to push themselves to new limits.
“For 25 years, we’ve been inspiring people to Just Do It,” comments Nike global CMO Davide Grasso. “With ‘Possibilities’ we’re taking ‘Just Do It’ to a whole new place, showing people a new way to set goals and think about their own athletic potential, then helping them to achieve those goals through products, services and inspiration.”
From 20 August – 13 September, runners using the Nike+ Running app can log their Nike+ miles towards winning a once-in-a-lifetime running experience, as part of Nike’s crowd-sourced Free Run concept.
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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.
