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Saavn gets first web series on board with FremantleMedia’s ‘Confessions: It’s Complicated’
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia’s web series Confessions: It’s Complicated is now be available for streaming on Saavn, India’s music streaming platform.
The shows’ episodes on Saavn are narrative audio versions of the Facebook video show. Every week, one episode has been planned to be added on Saavn’ page after its original video airing. A total of ten audio episodes have been commissioned with a runtime of 8 to 10 minutes per episode.
“Confessions: It’s Complicated is a unique digital program tailor-made for millennial audiences,” said Saavn VP marketing Priya Rajesh. “Partnering with Fremantle to sponsor and now stream the show on Saavn will enable us to establish a deeper connection with this core group of listeners, by offering their preferred show on the move.”
The new episodes of the show premieres on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with special Confessions episodes airing every Saturday.
Adding to this, FremantleMedia India senior VP brand licensing and digital Ron Crasto commented, “We are proud to announce thatConfessions: It’s Complicated is the first web series available on Saavn. After its premiere success, having the show on Saavn will help Confessions reach out to more new listeners, as well as existing fans of the show.”
Confessions: It’s Complicated follows the story of three girls namely Nupur Murthy, Sameera Saxena, and Raka Ghosh who move to Mumbai to pursue their dreams of making it big. The girls set out to explore various aspects of their lives in an overarching coming-of-age narrative.
FremantleMedia claims to have 10 mn views within 40 days of the launch of this web series. The company is also known for producing mega-hit reality shows, including India’s Got Talent and Indian Idol.
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.
