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St.Botanica launches new line of fragrances
Mumba: St.Botanica, a leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand and part of South Asia’s largest beauty and personal care conglomerate Good Glamm Group, is venturing into the fast-growing fragrance category with the announcement of its new line of perfumes. Crafted meticulously from the world’s finest ingredients, this collection is accompanied by the captivating campaign ‘Indulge Your Travel Spirit’.
Featuring four distinct fragrances, each embodying a unique corner of the globe, the collection offers a sensory journey. The Citrus fragrance evokes the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, with notes of Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli, and White Honey. The Oud fragrance transports you to the landscapes of the Middle East, blending Cedarwood, Black Pepper, and Labdanum. The Amber fragrance captures the essence of North America, combining Virginia Cedar, Gardenia, and African Orange Flower and the Spicy fragrance entices with its fusion of Geranium, Bergamot, and Musk from Southern Africa.
Ensuring widespread accessibility, St.Botanica’s all-new fragrances are now exclusively available both online on Amazon Beauty and offline at Shoppers Stop stores, catering to consumers nationwide. This strategic partnership aims to provide seamless access to these exquisite scents, enriching the olfactory experiences of fragrance enthusiasts everywhere.
Good Glamm Group CEO of Good Brands Co Sukhleen Aneja expressed her enthusiasm for the launch, stating, “We are thrilled to step into the fast-growing fragrance category with the launch of our exquisite perfumes. With the belief of sourcing from the world’s finest ingredients, St.Botanica invites consumers on a sensory journey that transcends traditional fragrance experiences blending sophistication with affordability. We’re also excited about our partnership with Amazon and Shoppers Stop for online and offline sales respectively providing consumers with unparalleled quality and a seamless shopping experience.”
“At Amazon Beauty, we are committed to bring our customers the most exciting and trending beauty products. This partnership with St. Botanica and Amazon Beauty embodies this spirit by providing our beauty enthusiasts a wide variety of captivating fragrances to enrich their beauty rituals and elevate their daily experiences. With convenient, fast delivery and competitive value, Amazon Beauty offers customers the perfect platform to explore and find the perfect fragrance to complement their unique style and preferences.” Amazon India – director – beauty, personal care and luxury beauty Zeba Khan.
Shoppers Stop Ltd customer care associate and CEO, beauty Biju Kassim stated “St.Botanica’s debut in the fragrance market, exclusively with Shoppers Stop, provides an opportunity for our customers to explore an extensive array of these sensorial fragrances. We are delighted to offer a platform for our consumers to discover and try the enchanting St. Botanica fragrances, together with an elevated fragrance discovery experience at our stores.”
Priced at Rs 999 each, these 100 ml Eau de Parfums promise a journey that goes beyond mere scent and packaging. In addition to the individual fragrances, St.Botanica is also offering a Gift Set, containing minis of each of the four fragrances priced at Rs 799.
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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.
