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Red FM unveils new RJ; unleashes 10-day diamond contest
MUMBAI: Red FM’s hunt for “Most Wanted Simran” has finally come to an end with the unveiling of its new Radio Jockey – Simran, who will be making her first appearance at the break fast show on 21 July.
Simran will unveil the contest –’Heera Mujhe Mil Jaye’ starting from 18 to 28 July on the Red FM. Listeners can enter the Red FM contest and win exclusive diamonds. For the next 10 days, 10 exclusive diamonds will be handed over by Simran to the lucky winners.
Red FM COO Abraham Thomas said, “The Simran on-air hunt campaign has exceeded our expectations. In wake of the overwhelming response, we have announced the diamond contest and expect this to be a hit as well. Simran’s personality has captured the minds of the Delhi-ites and this contests is just one of the few surprises from the bindas babe Simran!”
Creating a buzz in Delhi, Red FM’s recent on-air Simran hunt became the talk of the town with the channel having received over 10,000 SMSs within a short span of two weeks. Callers ventured different guesses including some identifying her as the Simran of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, to some wanting to marry Simran, to those who identified Simran as the friendly neighbor Sardar boy who they played cricket with.
Within two weeks, RJ Simran’s personality has captured the imagination of Delhities. Simran is a bindaas babe who is highly eccentric and lovable.
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.
