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DECATHLON to lead pan-India cleanup drive across 19 states on 20 September
Mumbai: DECATHLON is set to launch its 5th annual cleanup drive on World Cleanup Day in collaboration with the World Cleanup Day organisation. This year, DECATHLON is organising a series of impactful cleanups across 19 states. Activities will include beach cleanups, hike plogging, playground cleanups, lake cleanups, and forest cleanups. The initiative aims to surpass last year’s success, where over 6,800 participants collected 55,223 kgs of litter. This year, more than 10,000 participants are expected.
In addition to cleaning efforts, DECATHLON will conduct physical training sessions on waste segregation and composting. These sessions will be hosted in collaboration with expert vendor partners who will recycle waste or direct it towards energy recovery.
DECATHLON India sustainability leader Annie George emphasised the brand’s commitment to environmental conservation, stating, “Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond promoting sports and active lifestyles. Through our participation in World Cleanup Day, we aim to inspire communities across the country to take action for a cleaner environment. By integrating clean-up activities with cycling, hiking, and more, we offer a unique experience for our customers to engage with the idea that ‘the world is our playground’—a space that we all share and have a responsibility to protect.”
DECATHLON has partnered with renowned organisations like World Wildlife Fund, Plastic Fischer, and various non-profits to amplify the initiative’s reach and impact. By joining forces, these partnerships aim to address waste management challenges while raising awareness about the importance of environmental preservation for future generations.
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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.
