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WIN 94.6 FM radio jockey wins Suvidha Foundation award
MUMBAI: After recognising talent on the silver screen and television, its time to make way for the radio and its many stars.
The award for Excellence in Radio Jockeying in Mumbai instituted by the 15-year-old Suvidha Foundation was bagged by Malishka of WIN 94.6. It was for the first time that radio was included in the bouquet of yearly awards held at Khar Gymkhana on 13 April. The other awards given away included: ‘hottest star of the year’ John Abraham, MTV VJ Shehnaz, upcoming TV stars Payal Rohatgi and Sweta Salve.
The Suvidha Foundation, a socio-cultural and educational trust, famous for its free surgeries and other medical help, had an attendance of over 18,000 for its annual two day celebrations of Cheti Chaand and Baisakhi, which culminates in the Suvidha Gaurav Awards, states a release.
“With the popularity of FM radio on a sharp upswing, we decided to introduce an award for this medium as well. And Malishka was a natural choice, for her excellent rapport with her listeners and her effervescent style. The selection of music played by WIN 94.6 also played a part in deciding the award,” Suvidha Foundation chairman Shankar Lalwani is quoted as saying in the release.
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.
