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OPPO stands in solidarity, pays tribute to warriors fighting against COVID-19
Uniting with the nation in the war against COVID-19, OPPO has paid tribute to the real warriors battling at the frontline against the pandemic in India. OPPO has rolled out ‘Hope is a form’ – a digital campaign to salute the brave-hearts working tirelessly at the forefront to serve the nation. The campaign symbolizes hope in the form of frontline warriors such as doctors, nurses, delivery agents, housekeeping staff etc. who are stepping out of their own homes to make our lives safer and simpler amid this public health crisis.
Talking about this initiative, Mr. Sumit Walia, VP, Product and Marketing, OPPO India said, “The ‘Hope has a form’ campaign is an effort to instill hope and pay tribute to these “everyday super-heroes” such as doctors, medical personnel, cleaning staff for their service during such crucial times. The entire nation owes each one of them a tremendous debt of gratitude. The brand film is just a small attempt to recognize and express our gratefulness towards these warriors who despite all the odds are fighting through the contagion for all of us.”
The campaign video celebrates these heroes through heart-warming posts on OPPO’s social platforms. In addition, the brand film also throws light on these everyday brave-hearts who are selflessly making our lives safer and together with their support, we are going to come out of this darkness.
Standing tall with its commitment to extend every possible support to overcome the difficulties, OPPO has also partnered with the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, ISKCON Gurgaon, ISKCON Delhi, ISKCON Mumbai and The Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) to serve food to thousands of people stranded due to the pandemic. OPPO has also distributed face masks to the Uttar Pradesh Government for the use of healthcare providers.
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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.
