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Robot Falls Head Over Wheels for Hero Glamour X in Pehla Nasha
Futuristic 125cc bike sparks robotic romance in dreamy campaign airing during Men’s T20 World Cup.
MUMBAI: Love at first ride has officially entered the future and this time, even a robot couldn’t resist losing its mechanical heart. Hero Motocorp, together with creative agency FCB Interface, has launched a captivating new campaign for its latest motorcycle, Glamour X, that cleverly blends emotion, innovation, and nostalgia. Set in a dazzling futuristic world, the film follows a robot who falls hopelessly in love with the sleek design and advanced features of the Glamour X, all beautifully soundtracked to the evergreen melody of ‘Pehla Nasha’.
Positioned as India’s most futuristic 125cc motorcycle, Glamour X is rewriting the rules of the segment. By combining cutting-edge technology like cruise control with accessible pricing, Hero has transformed the 125cc bike from a practical commuter into a desirable, feature-packed machine.
Speaking about the campaign, Hero MotoCorp head of marketing Aashish Midha said the film perfectly captures Glamour X’s transformation, “We’re redefining the 125cc category by marrying cutting-edge technology with affordability. This imaginative story where even a robot from the future falls in love with the bike shows just how advanced and desirable Glamour X truly is.”
The campaign is currently live across television and digital platforms and is enjoying prime visibility during the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup, ensuring maximum reach to cricket-loving audiences across the country.
In short, Hero has proved that romance isn’t just for humans anymore sometimes, it takes a motorcycle this cool to make even robots weak at the knees.
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.
