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Blue Star launches screw-chiller range of Air conditioners
ANGALORE: Blue Star Limited (BSL) has announced the launch of a new range of energy efficient screw chillers used in central air-conditioning of large spaces. Manufactured at its ISO 9001 certified factory in Thane in both air-cooled and water cooled versions.
A range of eleven models of air-cooled screw chillers varying from 75 to 366 TR and ten models of water cooled screw chillers varying from 104 to 370 TR. The air cooled screw chillers are designed to operate under high ambient conditions and also have anticorrosive fins keeping in mind their usage in coastal climatic conditions where chances of corrosion are high, stated an official release.
BSL screw chillers incorporate compressors from Precise Machinery Co Ltd, Taiwan. Hanbell reportedly one of the largest manufacturers of such compressors, widely used in chillers in Europe.
Due to a lower number of moving parts, screw chillers are considered reliable and rugged. BSL have provided their new range with stepless capacity control to help in reducing power bills under part loads, making it ideal for varying load applications for customers such as multiplexes, malls, offices, hospitals and hotels. Microprocessor controls help in accurate operation and protection as well as remote monitoring.
Since these chillers are now being manufactured by BSL in India, customers will now not need to import these products and will have convenience of faster delivery times, says the official release.
Speaking to the Press at a conference in Bangalore, VC & MD of BSL Suneel M Advani said “Airconditioning comprises a major chunk of the power bills of most organizations. Even a small saving of power can have a major impact on the profitability of an enterprise. We have over six decades of experience in providing expert cooling solutions and recognize that being leaders we owe it to our customers to provide energy efficient cooling. We have been pioneers in introducing energy efficient technologies in the country and our efforts have been well received by our customers. The launch of the energy efficient screw chillers is another initiative in this area. We remain committed to maximize energy savings for our customers”
“For these products which will be used in central air-conditioning systems (more than 20 Tons or T, could be 100’s or even 1000’s of Tons), we are focusing on commercial, industrial an institutional users. We are the biggest in the country in this segment as well as in packaged air-conditioning (5T to 20T),” reveald Advani during a discussion with Indiantelevision.com
BSL Corporate Communications manager Girish Hingorani told this website, “Our annual ad-spends on brand building are around Rs.150 million. Generally Rs.85-90 million of this is spent on television and print media. Another Rs.30 million to Rs. 40 million is spent on events, exhibitions, seminars, etc. We also have some spends on customer relationship builds.” Interface handles the creative and media business for BSL.
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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.
