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Kyoorius Announces Speakers for Kyoorius Designyatra, 2014
MUMBAI: Sowing the seeds for great ideas to flourish and pushing people to chart their own paths is what Kyoorius Designyatra is known for.
Kyoorius continues its mission to facilitate by fueling inspiration for the creative industry by providing a platform that brings radical and divergent ideas into focus, and has announced the speakers’ lineup for IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra and Kyoorius Designyatra 2014. It includes a diverse pool of creative minds from India and the globe, which will engage delegates in stimulating discussions both on and off stage.
IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra is an entire day dedicated to all things digital, and will be held on 11th September. Delegates can expect to hear from the likes of:
1. Dhairya Dand – Designer, Researcher & Artist at MIT Media Lab
2. Elizabeth McGuane – Content Strategist & User Experience Designer
3. Fernanda ‘Fefa’ Romano – Chief Creative Officer, Naked Brazil
4. Gaston Legorburo – Executive Director & Worldwide Chief Creative Officer SapientNitro
5. Christian Etter – Founder of Etter Studio
6. Tim Malbon – Founding partner of Made by Many
Designyatra, which takes place from 12th to 13th of September, will offer delegates the opportunity to imbibe knowledge and insights from some of the most innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs, share their experiences and have meaningful face-to-face interactions with peers.
Speakers include:
1. Ajaz Ahmed – CEO and founder of AKQA
2. David Berman – Founder, David Berman Communications
3. David Law – Founder, Co-Owner, Executive Strategic Creative Director, SomeOne
4. David Sherwin – Fellow, Frog Design
5. Ivan Chermayeff – Principal, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv
6. Liam Paton – Co-Founder & Music Director, Silent Studios
7. Michael Wolff – Founder, Michael Wolff & Company
8. Morihiko Hasebe – Executive Creative Director, Hakuhodo Inc.
9. Jonathan Ford – Founding Partner & Chief Creative Officer, Pearlfisher
10. Mat Heinl – Chief Executive Officer, Moving Brands
11. Natasha Jen – Partner, Pentagram
12. Nathan Prince – Co-Founder & Creative Director, Silent Studios
13. Simon Manchipp – Founder, Co-Owner, Executive Strategic Creative Director, SomeOne
14. Stalin K – Director & Managing Trustee, Video Volunteers
15. Todd Rovak – Managing Partner, Fahrenheit 212
Both Designyatra & Digiyatra will be moderated by Patrick Burgoyne – Editor, Creative Review
Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder CEO, Kyoorius said, “Year after year our aim has always been to exceed our own expectations and this year too we have aimed to get the best of the best at Designyatra. Our speakers will discuss their approach to design and share their insight into ideas that are taking the world by storm in design, digital, branding, communication and more.”
This year, Kyoorius Designyatra will be held from 11th to the 13th of September at Grand Hyatt, Goa and will be attended 1300 delegates. The theme is What if?, which will be explored through a variety of formats such as talks, breakout sessions, portfolio reviews and more.
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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.
