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Cognizant runs the extra mile as title sponsor of New Delhi Marathon 2026
NEW DELHI: Talk about fast networking! Cognizant has signed on as the title sponsor of the New Delhi Marathon 2026, set to hit the capital’s streets on 22 February 2026.
Now rechristened the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, the event marks a milestone partnership between one of the world’s most respected tech companies and one of Asia’s premier long-distance races.
Celebrating its eleventh edition, the marathon has become more than just a race, it’s a national ritual of endurance, unity, and pure adrenaline. Every year, over 30,000 runners, from elite athletes to spirited amateurs , lace up for the challenge, joined by corporate teams, defence personnel, and fitness enthusiasts from across the globe.
Cognizant India president – global operations and chairman & managing director Rajesh Varrier said, “We’re thrilled to become the title sponsor of the New Delhi Marathon from 2026. Marathons transcend boundaries and cultures, they celebrate the indomitable human spirit.”
Globally, Cognizant’s sports portfolio spans golf, racing, and cricket, symbolising its belief in the energy, diversity, and social impact of sport.
Neb Sports CMD Nagaraj Adiga added, “Cognizant’s partnership adds immense strength and credibility as we continue to inspire a culture of fitness and social responsibility.”
The Cognizant New Delhi Marathon 2026 will feature four race categories: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, welcoming participants of all ages and fitness levels. True to its community spirit, the event will continue to support NGOs and social causes, ensuring its impact stretches well beyond the finish line.
A certified Aims (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) event, the race promises world-class accuracy, safety, and organisation. The scenic route will take runners past Delhi’s most iconic landmarks: India Gate, Rajpath, and Rashtrapati Bhavan, offering a breathtaking blend of heritage and endurance.
With Asics as official sports goods partner and Volini as recovery partner, the 2026 edition is all set to deliver a marathon experience that’s equal parts sweat, spirit, and spectacle.
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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.
