Brands
Polident tells denture wearers to eat, speak & smile with confidence
NEW DELHI: GSK Consumer Healthcare has launched the first campaign for their denture care brand, Polident, in India. The ‘Eat, Speak & Smile with Confidence’ campaign attempts to create a relatable conversation with denture wearers to enjoy simple pleasures of life without worrying about dentures and associated social embarrassment – thus, bringing out the benefits of using the denture care brand.
People with dentures constantly worry about embarrassing social situations that they might experience because of their dentures. This leads them to be alert and vigilant even while enjoying simple happy moments that life has to offer– like eating their favourite foods, speaking or even laughing in front of others.
The film starts with a man in his early 50s meeting a friend during an everyday social occasion. When offered a hard food like chakli or murukku, the host cautions him to be careful with dentures. The guest meanwhile confidently bites into the food and proudly announces that he enjoys his food without worrying about dentures, as Polident holds his dentures in place all day long.
Through a relatable situation, the campaign creates awareness that one is not alone in dealing with their dentures, be it partial or a full denture. It also shows the benefits of Polident denture fixative – in ensuring a secure fit, which enables denture wearers to live confidently without concerns. The campaign has been launched as a television commercial and a digital film.
GSK Consumer Healthcare Area marketing lead- oral health Anurita Chopra elaborated, “Today, one out of every seven Indian above the age of 45 wears a denture and majority of them are unaware of products that can help them take care of their dentures. Through this campaign, we want to create awareness about Polident Denture Fixative product in a simple, relatable way. The campaign aims to position Polident as the new age companion for denture wearers, enabling them to enjoy simple pleasures of life without worrying about dentures.”
Polident is the global leader in the denture care category and offers products to improve comfort, hygiene and oral health of people who wear dentures. Polident Denture Fixative cream was launched last month in India by GSK to strengthen its oral care portfolio, which already consists of the Sensodyne range of toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Brands
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.
