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Vaani Kapoor becomes the brand ambassador for Noise X-Fit 2 smartwatch
Mumbai: Noise announced that it has onboarded Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming X-Fit series smartwatches in India and is all set to launch the X-Fit 2 smartwatch in India on 4 August.
The X-Fit series by Noise was announced last year in partnership with HRX by Hrithik Roshan and Exceed Entertainment.
The brand has unveiled Vaani as the face of the X-Fit 2 with the release of the #KeepGoing campaign across its digital assets. With this development, Noise aims to initiate conversation around how fitness has become a part of our everyday lifestyle and we must pursue it in style and with comfort.
Vani Kapoor will start the Noise #KeepGoing campaign with a fitness challenge, asking the audience to share “What keeps them going” through social media posts.
Speaking about the campaign, Noise co-founder Amit Khatri said, “Our partnership with HRX has led to the launch of one of the most celebrated series in our smartwatch segment – X-Fit, designed for the athleisure-loving community who seek innovation bundled with style. We are all set to introduce the new X-Fit 2 smartwatch in India and are delighted to collaborate with Vaani Kapoor as the face of this new-age smartwatch. Vaani’s zeal for fitness and deep connection with Indian youths, millennials and Gen Z consumers will enable us to inspire a larger community and drive the adoption of smart innovations among them.”
Commenting on the partnership, Kapoor commented, “It is a pleasure to be a part of the journey with Noise and HRX to launch their upcoming X-Fit 2 smartwatch in India. The new smartwatch combines my fondness for gadgets with my passion for leading a fit lifestyle, and what inspires me even more is the brand’s message to always follow our instincts and believe in ourselves to mark a change.”
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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.
