Brands
Phoenix Marketcity Chennai set to host city’s first-ever ‘Fake Wedding’ gala
MUMBAI: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, is set to host ‘Vows & vogue – the wedding gala’ in association with The Sight Media, bringing a never-seen-before ‘fake wedding’ experience to the city inside the lower ground Central Atrium.
From 26th to 28th September 2025, visitors can step into a three-day extravaganza designed like a real wedding celebration, seamlessly blending fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment under one roof.
The festivities begin with Shaadi Ki Shuruaat, featuring brand showcases, pop-up stalls, mehendi and nail grooming stations, vibrant dance performances, and the exciting king & queen auditions: a hunt for The Wedding Gala’s ‘Royal Couple’. The second day, ‘Shaadi Wala Sangeet,’ raises the tempo with dhol beats, energetic performances, flower showers, makeovers, beauty workshops, fashion and jewellery showcases, lifestyle pop-ups, and contests with hampers in a festive ethnic atmosphere. The grand finale, Shaam-e-Shaadi, closes the gala with karaoke nights, couple performances, and a dazzling ceremony that captures the extravagance of a wedding.
With its unique mix of shopping, entertainment, and shaadi-style celebrations, ‘Vows & vogue – The wedding gala’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind wedding-inspired experience for everyone, from bridal shoppers seeking fresh styles to families and friends looking for joyous festive fun.
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.
