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Tonic Worldwide wins social media mandate for Warner Music India
MUMBAI: Following a competitive multi-agency pitch, Tonic Worldwide has bagged the social media mandate for Warner Music India. This follows Warner Music Group’s expansion plans in the country as detailed earlier this year. The account will be handled from Tonic Worldwide's Mumbai office.
The agency will also help Warner Music India with digital strategy and execution to strengthen brand recall and build a strong community of digital followers.
Tonic Worldwide CSO Unmisha Bhatt said, “It is a pleasure to be associated with a global music brand like Warner Music. India is a country of music lovers and streaming services are witnessing unprecedented growth. Our strategic and creative strengths, together with the team's passion helped us win the mandate for this iconic brand. It is an exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to creating a strong and engaging consumer base for them on digital platforms.”
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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.
