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SRNH signs up Irrfan Khan as brand ambassador
MUMBAI: India‘s leading education and skilling services provider, Shri Ram New Horizons (SRNH,) has signed up Irrfan Khan as its brand ambassador.
Known for his films like Life in a Metro, Slumdog Millionaire and New York among others, Khan will be the face for SRNH‘s education and skilling initiatives.
SRNH is an established name in education circles offering 360 degrees educational solutions for students and professionals across 80 locations.
Speaking on the occasion, SRNH MD Ajay Sharma said, “Padma Shri awardee and film star Irrfan Khan has been signed as SRNH‘s brand ambassador. Irrfan has great faith in Indian formal and vocational educational system.Like SRNH, he firmly believes that quality education and skilling will drive India‘s super-growth. He will be the Shri Ram New Horizons face to spread the word on various education, skilling, training and placement options for the students and career aspirants in the country.”
A graduate from National School of Drama (NSD), Khan was always keen on promoting education among the masses. “Shri Ram New Horizons in a short time of eight years has accomplished 360 degree addressal of students‘ and professionals‘ needs and also won their faith”, commented Khan.
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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.
