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Nike invites women to make the world listen through sport
MUMBAI: Nike launched the ‘Make The World Listen’ campaign in Mumbai recently, unlocking the power of sport for women in India. The launch was curated through an interactive event for women that spoke about breaking barriers of judgment, expressing themselves with confidence through movement and sport; and subsequently driving positive change in their communities. This event was supported by the presence of some of India’s most celebrated women athletes such as Deepika Kumari, Joshna Chinappa, Poovama, and Harmanpreet Kaur.
In India, cultural beliefs have led women to be judged, preventing them from having the freedom to express and be themselves, to realise their ambition and succeed. Nike wants to continue to empower women through sport, and break through judgement; to drive change within themselves and their communities through three main catalysts – inspirational athletes as role models who have overcome barriers as Nike continues to serve and listen to the voice of the athlete; purposeful design, innovating products with new technology to drive better fit, form and function and finally, diversity and inclusion through movement and sport; acknowledging and supporting variety that unfolds from the gym to the field and via digital fitness platforms.
With innovation at the core of the conversation, a sports bra serves as a functional garment to enable women to move with ease, comfort and support. Hence, no bra, no sport. At the same time, when women are at ease and confident to move freely, this fuels empowerment and self-expression. Some bold women in India have attested to this, making their statement and voices heard earlier this year at the Mumbai Marathon – Shaleena Nathani (Celebrity Stylist), Juhi Godambe (Blogger), Mishti Khatri and Naina Mansukhani (NRC Pacer) – with their self-expressions printed on their sports bras as they ran to the finish line pledging to shatter limiting beliefs they faced. Hence, throughout this campaign, the sports bra is fundamentally highlighted to fuel this movement.
Nike India Pvt Ltd marketing head Keerthana Ramakrishnan says, “Through this campaign our vision is to showcase the sports bra, which is the most important piece of apparel for women athletes, as a symbol of strength and defiance of judgement. We are committed to continuing this legacy by giving women and girls the opportunity to realize their full potential – on the field – and in life.”
For five weeks in Mumbai, Nike will provide women complimentary access to over 13 locations across the city to a variety of sports and fitness activities. Women across India can gain access to Nike’s best Trainers, Coaches and Athletes at Nike Training Club (NTC), Nike Run Club (NRC) sessions. Five Nike stores across Mumbai will offer sports bra fitting services to help find the perfect fit and all who register are entitled 25 per cent off all Nike sports bras at participating outlets – Linking Road New, Bandra Kurla, R City, Phoenix Mall and Infiniti Malad. The excitement will culminate on 11 May, where a pinnacle celebration of sports will be open to all women, topped off with the Make the World Listen Run (3km) to seal their commitment to be heard and make their voices be heard towards positive change
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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.
