MAM
Star’s celebrity dance show works wonders for it in week 45
MUMBAI: In the week 45 of TAM TV ratings, there are hardly any changes, especially in the top three positions. Star Plus continues to lead, thanks to its newly launched celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye Season 6 that has registered 6034 TVTs on the day of its launch, 9 November taking its tally to 536,270 GVTs (486,066). Colors continue to be at number two even this week with 486,423 GVTs (463,778) and Zee TV also maintains its third position with 428,610 GVTs (434,987). Life OK has overtaken Sab TV’s position last week and has escalated to number four with 344,624 GVTs (323,897) followed by Sony that turned out to be the highest gainer this week and registered 341,054 GVTs (299,964). Sab is back to its number six slot with 310,534 GVTs (337,099) and Sahara One continues to be at the bottom with 31,549 GVTs (31,647).
Star Plus, which is leading the chart, witnessed few changes in the ratings of its popular shows — Diya Aur Baati Hum witnessed a slight increase in its ratings with 10,921 TVTs (10,155), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai too registered 7,039 TVTs (6,986). However, Pyar Ka Dard Hai maintained a stable position with 7,754 TVTs (7,752). Sath Nibhana Saathiya, one of the most popular shows in the pre-primetime slot too witnessed 7,518 TVTs (7,509), while the epic series Mahabharat witnessed a drop and registered 4,899 TVTs (5,041). The ratings of Saraswati Chandra also didn’t see much change with 5,111 TVTs (5,170). The channel aired Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) on 3 November, which garnered 3,192 TVTs.
There are surprises for Colors’ as well. Its longest running fiction series, Balika Vadhu saw a significant raise and generated 7,581 TVTs (7,080), Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon scored 4,594 TVTs (4,441). Uttaran witnessed a dip and rated 3,690 TVTs (4,299). Comedy Nights with Kapil, which has been one of the most popular shows in the recent times, witnessed a huge rise with 7,357 TVTs (6,631) and so did the much hyped Indian adaptation of the international series 24 starring Anil Kapoor which scored 3,222 TVTs (2,755). And it seems the cat fights are really garnering eye balls as the celebrity reality show, Bigg Boss is becoming even more popular with every passing day. Compared to last week’s 5,024 TVTs, this time it registered 5,133 TVTs.
Zee TV’s period drama Jodha Akbar has worked some wonders for the channel. The show’s ratings notched up this time taking the final score to 8,989 TVTs (8,101). However, the channel’s fictional offering Qubool Hai witnessed a slight drop and registered 5,397 TVTs (5,625). Pavitra Rishta generated 4,345 TVTs (4,235), while drama series, Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se registered 5,159 TVTs (4,870). Its sitcom, Bh se Bhade saw a drop too with 1,735 TVTs (2,139). Zee TV’s popular dance reality show, Dance India Dance 4 became a savior for the channel and its mega audition episode that was telecast on Saturday attracted enough viewers and scored 5,550 TVTs (3,854). But on Sunday, it again witnessed a drastic drop at 3,806 TVTs (6,519).
Life OK at number four witnessed a drop in its popular mythological series Mahadev. It scored 3,073 TVTs (4,183). Shapath seems to be becoming a favourite among the viewers as it generated 3,418 TVTs (3,172). Do Dil Ek Jaan recorded 1,438 TVTs (1,526), while crime-based show Savdhaan India generated 2,730 TVTs (2,509). Ek Boond Ishq saw a slight dip and registered 2,528 TVTs (2,620). With Mallika Sherawat’s antics making headlines, reality series The Bachelorette India saw a rise in its ratings with 2,710 TVTs (2,073).
Sony, which is at number five, witnessed a huge rise in ratings for its longest running crime series CID — 5,501 TVTs (4,317). Crime Patrol too witnessed a rise and managed to register 4,284 TVTs (3,818). The channel’s historical show Maharana Pratap garnered 2,668 TVTs (2,771), while quiz show KBC witnessed a rise and recorded 4,029 TVTs (2,436). Other fiction shows either maintained a stable position or dipped marginally during the week. Its new horror flick, Bhoot Aaya registered 1,583 TVTs (2,544).
Sixth placed, Sab’s fiction show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continued to lead among all its other shows with 7,135 TVTs (7,637). Chidiya Ghar saw a drop and generated 2,836 TVTs (3,645). Lapataganj generated 1,894 TVTs (2,354) and Baalveer registered 2,375 TVTs (2,391). It was a roller-coaster ride for other fiction shows as well.
In the movie channel genre, Zee Cinema reported 218,568 GVTs (210,728); Star Gold witnessed a rise and registered 217,861 GVTs (175,245) and Movies OK scored 138,425 GVTs (120,183). On the other hand, &pictures garnered 71,225 TVTs (57,589), Zee Anmol registered 41,776 GVTs (50,827) and Max scored 197,869 GVTs (182,588).
While there hasn’t been much change this week as compared to last week, let’s see what’s in store for the channels in the coming weeks.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
