Brands
Prega News ropes in Srabanti Chatterjee as West Bengal brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Prega News has signed on Bengali actor Srabanti Chatterjee as the face of the brand in West Bengal. The Mankind Pharma-owned entity made the announcement on the occasion of International Women’s Day. With this collaboration, the brand also aims to intensify its reach and regional connection in the eastern state.
Besides working in films, Chatterjee has also been a part of many television reality shows as host and judge. The main objective behind the partnership is to drive visibility for Prega News and its efforts to reach the masses in West Bengal.
Ahead of International Women’s day, the brand also launched a new campaign #SheIsCompleteInHerself, emphasising and highlighting the sensitive issue of infertility that exists among women.
Srabanti Chatterjee said, “ Somehow I believe that nothing is a coincidence in life…it is so wonderful to be associated with a brand like PregaNews which has always chosen to challenge issues faced by women and has always been a harbinger of good news to women in particular and everyone in general.”
Mankind Pharma general manager sales & marketing Joy Chatterjee said, “We are delighted to have Srabanti Chatterjee on board for this association as she has a mass fan following in the region. We are quite optimistic that with this partnership, our brand will further grow in the market, and people will become more aware of using Prega news.”
Last year, the brand collaborated with actress Anushka Sharma to bring forth the powerful message of the strength of motherhood.
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.
