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Urbanrise unveils Gauri Khan-designed Whispers of Sky in Chennai
Luxury project spans 6.09 acres with 623 residences; celebrity-inspired living launches new campaign.
MUMBAI: Urbanrise just invited Chennai to live like a celebrity because when Gauri Khan designs your home, even the skyline starts posing for the ‘gram. Aditya Birla Group-backed Urbanrise has launched its latest luxury residential project, Whispers of Sky, in Sholinganallur, Chennai, with interiors and design vision led by celebrated designer Gauri Khan. The development, spanning approximately 6.09 acres, comprises 623 premium residences, including 3 BHK units and an exclusive 4 BHK tower featuring corner homes with no shared walls and expansive layouts for enhanced privacy.
To mark the unveiling, Urbanrise released a two-film campaign titled “Welcome to the Celebrity Life”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon. The series showcases Gauri Khan in her dual avatars: as a meticulous designer immersed in materiality and spatial composition, and as a celebrity icon embodying glamour and elevated living. The narrative bridges design excellence with aspirational lifestyle, positioning Whispers of Sky as a landmark address that brings celebrity-inspired living to the city.
The project introduces several standout amenities, including one of Chennai’s first dedicated Pickleball academies, a sport popular among global celebrities alongside a lavish clubhouse with a sky pool, salon, fitness studio and private mini theatre. Every element is curated to reflect privileges, privacy and prestige.
Urbanrise, chairman & managing director Manoj Namburu said, “Customer delight is the benchmark we hold ourselves to. By partnering with the best in design and execution, we ensure our customers are proud owners of homes that exceed expectations. Our collaboration with Gauri Khan Designs matches our organisation’s ethos, and I am confident that the discerning customers of Chennai will love this creation.”
Gauri Khan commented, “The design vision for Whispers of Sky focused on refinement and timeless appeal. The campaign captures that through its detailing and visual treatment.”
The campaign is now live across digital and social platforms. In a city racing toward new skylines, Urbanrise isn’t just building homes, it’s crafting addresses where every resident feels like the star of their own story, one elegantly designed corner at a time.
Brands
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.
