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McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf on 6 June
MUMBAI: McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf is going to be played on 6 June on the scenic greens of the US Club golf course. The event has confirmed the participation of a host of celebrities from the world of sport, entertainment and the corporate world,says a press release.
Golf and glamour goes hand in hand. Popular star Mandira Bedi’s participation in the second edition of McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf,along with other celebrities and ace golfer Shruti Khanna reaffirms this fact.
According to Mandira, who is keenly looking forward to the event, “Sports has always been a favourite of mine. Golf, to my mind is synonymous with glamour thanks to the lazy elegance of the golfers and their stylish swings. I am looking forward to playing alongside some living legends like Allan Border during the McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf. And of course, it’s great to know that all the fun we have will be for the great cause of The Champs Foundation”.
Mandira and Shruti sported the official McDowell’s signature Celebrity Golf attire sponsored by Daks London, the official clothier for the event, on the occasion of the announcement. Three kits have been designed, one for the male players, another for the women players and the third for the caddies,confirms the release.
Ace golfer Shruti Khanna will be bringing to the event large measures of golfing skills. Speaking about the event, Shruti said that even professional golfing circles were excited at the prospect of playing in a field of achievers from various domains.
She said, “I have been approached by several golfers who are keen to take part in this event. McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf is a great occasion for meeting up with a veritable who’s-who from the world of sport, entertainment, and the corporate world. Golf really is a great leveller and allows all of us to participate on an equal footing. At last year’s event, the winner’s trophy was picked up by filmstar Madhavan from under the noses of several renowned golfers, including me!! So, who knows, one might even see Mandira laying her hands on the trophy this time.”
This year’s star studded line up also includes cricketing great and former Australian captain, Allan Border along with Rahul Dravid, Geet Sethi, Venkatesh Prasad, former Indian wicketkeepers, Kiran More and Syed Kirmani, model turned actress Nafisa Joseph, Manpreet Brar, Shobhaa De, Charu Sharma and golfer Digvijay Singh and from the corporate world, Neeraj Roy of Hungama.com, Romesh Sobti of ABN AMRO, Bob Hoekstra of Philips, Sanjay Sharma of Swarovski and Sanjay Krishnamurthy of BPCL.
UB Spirits Division controller marketing G. Balasubramanian said, “An event of this nature has multiple benefits. The great cause of the Champs Foundation, popularizing the sport of golf, providing a fun opportunity for people from across domains to get together and a great day of golf and glamour for spectators are just some of them. The response to last year’s McDowell’s Signature Celebrity Golf has been phenomenal and we look forward to a great day of golf and glamour in Mumbai on June 6”.
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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.
