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Shatrughan stimulates all against counterfeiting and piracy in FICCI ad
MUMBAI: Amidst of festival season this year, the veteran actor and MP, Lok Sabha, Shatrughan Sinha has joined hands with FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) for an awareness campaign against illicit trade. Sinha has released a video message to create responsiveness amongst the Indian citizens to say ‘no’ to counterfeit products.
Sinha released the ‘Shapat (Oath)’ where he pledges consumers to be genuine and buy genuine products. The video stars Sinha reciting a poem in Hindi where he deeply touches the importance of protecting original brands and raise voice against smuggled and counterfeit products.
Moreover, this initiative will not only boost Indian economy but will also create a sustainable socio-cultural ecosystem in the country. The video reminds consumers that, on every purchase of a fake product, somehow, they are indirectly encouraging illicit trade — against the law.
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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.
