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Clinikally sponsors Women’s Football League second edition
Mumbai: Clinikally, an e-pharmacy platform for skin and hair care has recently announced to sponsor the second edition of ‘Women’s Football League’ in Delhi launched by Kica, an activewear brand and Net Gala – a social sports organisation in New Delhi. The event is planned to be held from 24 Aug to 15 Sep, with matches scheduled across consecutive Saturdays.
The announcement is aimed at Clinikally’s mission to promote women in sports and give them an avenue to participate and showcase their talents across all walks of life. By supporting the Women’s Football League, Clinikally aims to encourage women to champion a male-dominated sport – football, cultivate an inclusive community and inspire the future female athletes.
Talking about the inception of the league, Kica and Net Gala founders Aneesha Labroo and Shayoni Nair said, “As we deeply believe in the transformation power of sport, we are focused on providing women a platform and a community to play with. After co-hosting four successful large-scale Pickleball events in Delhi, we are now bringing a shift in a male-dominated sport, football. This time, we are delighted to have Clinikally onboard, which will help us to motivate women to enhance their beauty along with their physical strength.”
The league will announce 10 winners and 10 runners up, out of 70 participants. However, as part of its commitment to make healthy skin and hair care accessible to all, Clinikally will offer its exclusive gift hampers to each participant in the league.
Delighted with the announcement, Clinikally founder Arjun Soin said, “Our decision to be one of the active partners in Women’s Football League is in sync with our belief in the power of women in sports, especially in football. We are excited to be a part of this initiative and look forward to cheering on the talented players, making the edition an enriching one.”
The Women’s Football League is a tournament focused on female football talent, with teams from across Delhi competing to win their spot. Hence, Clinikally has undertaken the initiative to back the powerful performances of Delhi’s Lionesses on the field.
The Women Football League is planned to kickstart with its first match on 24 August at Adidas Base, Chattarpur, followed by other matches, featuring seven teams, consisting of 70 women in total. The matches will last 50 minutes and will be played in a 7v7 format.
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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.
