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Devyani Food Industries Ltd. launches premium Ice cream brand, INFINO
Mumbai : Devyani Food Industries Ltd (DFIL), one of the leading players in the food and beverage industry and a part of the RJ Corp group, launches INFINO, a premium ice cream brand in INDIA. In a strategic move to capture the burgeoning market for premium ice creams in India, DFIL has collaborated with Liqvd Asia (LA) to spearhead the brand’s end-to-end marketing initiatives including creative, digital content, PR, digital media and offline media, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful launch.
Witnessing the escalating demand for premium ice cream in the Indian market, DFIL identified an unexplored opportunity to diversify its offerings by introducing a Made in India premium ice cream. INFINO has been officially introduced in the market through Quick Commerce players in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore, along with selective availability in Modern Trade outlets in Bangalore. Consumers in these cities can conveniently order the product through Blinkit, Zepto, or Amazon Fresh.
INFINO presents a tempting selection of international flavors in sticks, cups and tubs, featuring delights such as Choco Hazelnut Marvel, Celestial Chocolate, Salted Caramel Galaxy, Crispy Chocolate Espresso and Comet Pecan, among many other exquisite options.
Commenting on the brand launch DFIL Sudhir Chavan, CEO remarked – The Indian ice cream market has witnessed a notable shift towards premium preferences among consumers, indicating a growing demand for a high-quality and exclusive ice cream market. With changing consumer lifestyles and growing appreciation for high-quality products & desire for global ice cream flavours, our brand INFINO aims to fill a gap in the market for consumers who seek luxurious and extraordinary ice cream experience. Our robust manufacturing capabilities and connected distribution network provides us an edge over our competition. INFINO embodies the perfect balance of craftsmanship, high-quality ingredients, and delectable Flavors. Currently we’ve launched our portfolio with three formats – tubs, sticks and cups and in the future, we will be exploring more in terms of formats, flavours and SKU’s”.
Liqvd Asia, as the agency partner, played a vital role in shaping INFINO’s brand narrative through a comprehensive 360-degree marketing strategy, covering aspects like the brand film, outdoor, PR, and digital content.
Liqvd Asia business head spokesperson Monish Sanghavi added, “Partnering with DFIL on the launch of their premium ice-cream brand, INFINO, has been an exciting journey all across. The team at LIQVD Asia was excited to take up the challenge to launch this premium ice-cream brand in an already cluttered ice-cream market. With our go-to-market launch strategy and 360-degree media approach, we made an impact in the market, where we launched our product. Now, we are all set to take this partnership to the next level as the agency responsible for their creative, media and digital mandate, and create work that strengthens the brand image, disrupts the market and grows the segment.”
INFINO ensures that the highest quality product is made available to customers at a competitive price, setting it apart from other competitors in the premium ice cream segment. With a commitment to providing unparalleled taste experiences using globally sourced ingredients, INFINO is poised to redefine the segment.
As INFINO makes its mark on the premium ice cream landscape in INDIA, DFIL eagerly anticipates expanding its presence across various geographies and markets in India and establishing a distinctive position for itself in the premium ice cream market.
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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.
