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Rahul Dravid helps buildAhome hit it home
MUMBAI: He’s defended wickets, now he’s defending dreams. Rahul Dravid has teamed up with Bengaluru-based home construction company buildAhome for a one-of-a-kind outdoor campaign that turns home dreams into brick-and-mortar reality.
Centred on the warm call to action “Banni, let’s build a home”, the campaign combines emotion and innovation with a cutting-edge “sensing billboard” that interacts with passers-by, bringing technology and trust to life on the streets of Bengaluru.
Spanning hoardings, bus wraps, metro ads and digital storytelling, the campaign paints the city blue and white, echoing buildAhome’s promise of reliability, clarity, and integrity. It positions the brand as a one-stop solution for everything from design to delivery, with over 300 in-house experts and a strict no-subcontracting model to ensure precision and peace of mind.
For Dravid, whose name is synonymous with dependability, the partnership was a natural fit. The cricketing legend chose buildAhome’s green homes for their focus on sustainable design and energy efficiency, values that mirror his own grounded approach to success.
“At buildAhome, we believe in promoting not just aspirational living but responsible living,” said founder and CEO Abhijith R. Priyan. “We don’t just build houses; we create homes that inspire confidence and stability.”
From sensing billboards to storytelling that speaks the local language, buildAhome’s latest campaign hits home on every front, proof that when Rahul Dravid’s in your corner, even homebuilding can become a masterclass in patience, precision, and pure dedication.
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.
