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AKAI India launches flagship 100 and 75 inch Google TV range
Mumbai: AKAI India has launched its new big-size TVs, featuring advanced 4K QLED display technology, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos Sound. Running on Android 11, the series includes MEMC technology for smoother motion and QLED+ display for enhanced picture clarity.
Available in two sizes— 75-inch (190 cm) and 100-inch (254 cm)—the TVs offer a cinematic viewing experience. The 100-inch model features a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, HLG, 178-degree wide-angle viewing, and 400 nits brightness. The 75-inch model comes with a 60 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10, HLG, and 350 nits brightness. Both models have a colour gamut of up to 90 per cent NTSC 1931.
The range includes a bezel-less design, 3840×2160 resolution, built-in Chromecast, Miracast, Google Play, and Google Assistant. The 100-inch variant also offers hands-free voice control through Google Far Field voice control. Connectivity options include three HDMI ports, two USB ports, and a LAN port.
Starting at Rs 99,990 for the 75-inch model and Rs 3,99,990 for the 100-inch, the TVs come with a two-year warranty and flexible EMI options through various financial partners. Available at Electronics Mart India and authorized dealers across India.
Speaking about the launch, AKAI India MD Anurag Sharma said, “This series represents a new frontier in television technology, combining exceptional display performance with powerful sound and the smart capabilities of Google TV. In our endeavor to deliver a ‘Better Up’ experience the personalised cinema, which we call signature cinema is the first step. These big sized TVs signify Akai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, ensuring our customers have access to the best that television technology has to offer.”
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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.
