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Bates CHI & Partners to handle creative duties of General Insurance Council
MUMBAI: Bates CHI & Partners, Delhi has bagged the creative duties of General Insurance Council, the apex body of all licensed non-life insurers in India.
Bates has won the duties following a rigorous multi-agency pitch that saw participation from the likes of JWT and Mudra.
The first campaign will create awareness for the general insurance category and will cover the verticals that fall under the purview of non-life insurance such as Health, home, rural and motor insurance.
The General Insurance Council represents the collective interests of the non-life insurance companies in India and speaks out on issues of common interest; participates in discussions related to policy formulation, and acts as an advocate for high standards of customer service in the insurance industry.
Commenting on the win, Bates CHI & Partners India Group CEO Sanjay Thapar said, “General Insurance has very little awareness & low penetration in this country. We are therefore, delighted to be working with GI Council and look forward to driving their vision.”
General Insurance Council secretary general R. Chandrasekeran said, “We are delighted to choose Bates, CHI & Partners to handle our creative duties. Their understanding of the sector & our vision coupled with the innovative theme they presented made us choose them as our partner of choice. We look forward to a continued association with them to help us achieve general insurance business growth.”
The campaign will comprise a mix of radio, print and television commercials and is expected to go live shortly.
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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.
