Brands
Parineeti Chopra signs as Dabur brand ambassador
NEW DELHI: Dabur India has roped in Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra as the new brand ambassador for Dabur Pudin Hara. The brand has also unveiled a new TVC with Chopra.
The TVC is a slice-of-life relatable story of a young couple where the husband has a mild stomach problem after having a heavy meal. He thinks that an ambulance or doctor might have to be called during the night and he would not be able to sleep. That is when Chopra, his wife, offers him Pudin Hara Pearls which relieves his distress.
Dabur India marketing head- OTC healthcare Ajay Singh Parihar shared that the new campaign aims to highlight the importance of Pudin Hara during different stomach problems, in an endearing manner. “We are excited to have Parineeti Chopra as the new face of Dabur Pudin Hara. She fits well with the brand persona of being modern, trustworthy, and progressive apart from connecting well with different sets of consumers. A new TVC featuring Parineeti Chopra has also been unveiled with an interesting consumer insight Isse Pehle Ki Baat Badh Jaaye, Lein Pudin Hara,” he added.
“I always believe in natural ways of taking care of oneself and the new campaign of Dabur Pudin hara is exactly that. Hence, I would want to communicate to the consumers that they can take care of their stomach with 100 per cent natural and safe Pudin Hara, which also has a strong heritage and is the most trusted brand of Dabur,” said Chopra.
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.
