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Coffee Culture celebrates Valentine’s Day with #SplitTheBill
MUMBAI: February is the month of Love, and Valentine's Day adds a spark of celebration to it. But a relationship isn’t just about love, it’s about equality, respect and a lot of understanding. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14 February 2020, Coffee Culture urges you to not just share the love, but #SplitTheBill!
This campaign by Coffee Culture focuses on gender equality in all terms. With the initiative #SplitTheBill, Coffee Culture wants to spread the message that no matter the gender, it is essential to partake in all activities equally, the benefits, & the payments, literally & figuratively.
The stress of paying the bill can take the happiness out of having a good dining experience. Through this campaign, Coffee Culture wants to make the concept of “Splitting The Bill” more popular amongst the masses as people are becoming more financially independent. Although people are increasingly accepting the concept of splitting, a lot of inhibitions like awkwardness and discomfort still persist. Be it your first date or a get together with friends – No matter the nature of your visit, with split the bill, the coffee joint wants to make dutching a socially acceptable concept.
Coffee Culture founder Gaurav Narang shares, “We are progressing towards a more financially independent society. And no matter a date, a meeting or a get-together – coffee is a constant. #SplitTheBill is about making money no object between two people. As you dutch, you honor another person’s financials, beliefs, and freedom”
Spend your day of love with a cup of coffee that invokes love, respect, and understanding. Visit a Coffee Culture Outlet near you and celebrate your Valentine’s Day as you split the bill, record your views on the concept, share it on social media, and get a free coffee in return! Join the campaign and spread the culture!
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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.
