Brands
McDonald’s launches Tote Drop Meal at Rs 299
Limited-edition tote bag free with special meal, 12–16 Feb
NEW DELHI: McDonald’s India – North and East is serving up more than just burgers this week. The fast-food favourite has introduced the Tote Drop Meal, a limited-time offering that pairs comfort food with a collectable twist.
Priced at Rs 299 and available from 12 to 16 February, while stocks last, the meal comes with a limited-edition McDonald’s tote bag at no extra cost. Think of it as dinner with a souvenir.
The Tote Drop Meal includes two burgers, with a choice of McAloo Tikki and or Veg Surprise, two Cokes and Cheesy Fries. It is a line-up of familiar crowd-pleasers designed for easy sharing, whether with friends, siblings or a well-timed hunger pang.
The real talking point, however, is the tote. Created as a fun and reusable keepsake, the bag adds a dash of style to the standard takeaway. It also joins McDonald’s growing range of collectables that aim to make a quick meal feel like a small event.
The initiative reflects the brand’s focus on turning everyday dining into something a little more memorable. A meal that feeds you and a bag that stays with you is the idea.
The Tote Drop Meal is available across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India for dine-in orders and through the McDonald’s App. For five days only, it is burgers in one hand and a tote in the other.
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.
