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Campa paints Kolkata purple for Puja glory
MUMBAI: Talk about a bottle shock! Campa just turned Kolkata’s Durga Puja into a fizzy purple fiesta that had the city bubbling with excitement. At the iconic Tala Prattoy Pandal, the beverage brand unveiled a jaw-dropping 30-foot 3D anamorphic installation celebrating the spirit of “Big Bottle, Big Celebration.” The massive spectacle blended dance, food, festivity, and joy into one effervescent ode to Puja revelry, making Campa Cola and Campa Energy the toast of the town.
The larger-than-life experience, crafted by Inventech, a division of Laqshya Media Group, reimagined how brands can merge technology and tradition. “Durga Puja is the true embodiment of culture and togetherness, and this anamorphic experience captured that spirit perfectly,” said Inventech CEO Sommnath Sengupta.
From families and influencers to selfie-seekers and art lovers, thousands thronged the site, stopping mid-hop to click, share, and soak in the spectacle. The installation quickly became the city’s newest must-visit landmark, adding a sparkling twist to pandal hopping.
With its purple takeover, Campa proved that celebration, when bottled with imagination, can truly overflow.
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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.
