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Barista launches Cr?me outlet in Delhi
MUMBAI: Barista Coffee Company today announced the launch of its new exclusive sub brand of premium cafés – Barista Cr?me in Delhi, which offers several new concepts.
Warm hues, mood enhancing lighting, interesting use of wood and glass, minimalist chairs, deep couches and elegant screens create the concept of intimate spaces, which is further enhanced by their personalised table service and very chic menu offering specials exclusive to the store.
Open through the week, 9 am to 11 pm, Barista Cremé also has a corner bookstore and is a Wi-Fi enabled store.
Barista Cr?me also has health food options with Barista Sugarfree Delite, low fat yoghurt based smoothies and a range of salads.
Commenting on the occasion of the launch of the store, Barista Coffee Company CEO Partha Dattagupta said, “Barista Cr?me is our tribute to the fine Italian coffee drinking culture that has caught up very well with the Indian consumers. The launch of Cr?me will not only augment the coffee drinkers experience to new heights, but with the introduction of several new concepts such as table service, lounge seating and new additions to the food and beverage menu, it will ensure that we keep our consumers asking for more.”
The launch of Cr?me has brought to forefront the coffee brewing activity, with the in-store brewing forming a key part of the authentic Italian espresso bar feel.
The Deli is also one of the key features at Barista Cr?me. This concept will bring to the table, products made with the finest and freshest ingredients. The Deli will help to freshly prepare the current range of Classic Sandwiches such as Paneer Tikka, Cheese ‘n Harissa, Smoked Chicken, with a choice of new international breads including croissants, bagels, and baguettes. Besides this, a new and exciting range of gourmet fillings such as Ranch Style Chicken and Honey Mustard Capsicorn, again exclusive to Cr?me, will also be available.
“Given the great response to this flagship store, we plan to take the premium coffee drinking experience across the country, to various other cities like Mumbai and Bangalore. With the launch of Barista Cr?me, we have added a new dimension to the coffee drinking culture,” Dattagupta added.
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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.
