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Sunfeast Mom’s Magic celebrates mom’s superpower to fight biases faced by their children
Mumbai: ITC’s Sunfeast Mom’s Magic, a leading brand that champions the role of mothers in every individual’s life, has launched a communication campaign that celebrates mothers who brave against bias faced by children in life.
Today, it’s a proven fact that biases due to societal stereotypes often hinder a child’s progress and lead to the child losing out on potential opportunities in his or her area of interest. According to a survey conducted by Sunfeast Mom’s Magic in collaboration with Crownit, a whopping 91 per cent of the respondents who had faced any bias, shared that they have faced it during their school or college days. Whenever children have been denied opportunities due to judgmental thinking, it has been their moms who have stood up and fought for them.
In fact, data also shows that 72 per cent of the time, mothers have intervened and confronted society and figures of authority to address the issue of any bias/discrimination that their kids have confronted.
Based on this insight, the new campaign of Sunfeast Mom’s Magic aims to shape a powerful narrative that highlights the role of mothers as the warmest superpower in a child’s life. The campaign is actually a message from a mom and makes the point that “You can’t judge someone by external appearance alone. And you will know the true potential only if you give the person a chance to show the talent within”.
The campaign – Try karne se hi pata chalti hain – andar ki khoobiyan’ (you only discover the goodness within by giving it a fair try) emphasises the importance of fair trials in judging someone, particularly focusing on the biases faced by children in today’s world. And most importantly, it shines the spotlight on moms, who have always fought for their children.
Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the new TVC portrays a mother who uses Mom’s Magic cookies to engage with the coach who displayed some bias against her daughter. By offering the cookies and revealing the hidden ingredients of cashew and almond, the mother effectively communicates that true qualities can only be discovered through experience. This leads to the coach realising his mistake and acknowledging the importance of a fair trial.
Speaking on the TVC, ITC Ltd. COO (Biscuits & Cakes Cluster, Foods Business Division) Ali Harris Shere said, “Societal stereotypes are so deep-rooted and common that all of us have faced and been impacted by some kind of bias in our lives. Through this interesting campaign, we as a brand, strive to partner with moms and create a more inclusive and equitable environment where children are provided with opportunities to succeed.”
“Sunfeast Mom’s Magic believes that in a world full of abrasive reactions, nothing can stand in the way of a mother’s love. Even when faced with seemingly big problems, she is able to tackle them, armed with her secret weapon of unconditional love and a pack of cookies. People often judge based on appearances, but a mom’s intuition can see through all that. She’s got the power to nurture her child, and spread compassion. It’s a magical mix of fierceness and goodness that makes the world a better place, one bite at a time!” said Ogilvy South CCO Puneet Kapoor.
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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.
