Brands
Distinctive ‘Pulse Candy’ Ganesh Idol installed In Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal in Mumbai
Mumbai: Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG conglomerate has unveiled a distinctive Ganesh Idol using a blend of the five flavours of its leading hard-boiled candy, Pulse. This idol is installed in the famous Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal in Mumbai. DS Group will also sample its specially curated ‘Pulse Laddu Candy’, a spherical candy with a refreshing look resembling a modak, at pandals in seven key locations of Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Latur, and Nagpur besides undertaking other consumer engaging activities.
DS Group roped in distinguished AI artist, Arun Nura to create a visually stunning video for its social media platforms, aiming to spark further excitement during the ongoing festive season. The AI-powered video encapsulates the spirit of the Ganesh festival. Through meticulously designed AI-generated art and captivating storytelling, the video embarks on a journey through time, explaining the origins and evolution of Ganesh Chaturthi. The voiceover for the video is by the well-known Indian actor and film director, Shreyas Talpade.
DS Foods Ltd (Confectionery) GM Arvind Kumar expressed, “We are delighted to be a part of the vibrant and joyous celebrations of Ganesh Mahotsav. This festival embodies the spirit of togetherness, tradition, and devotion, which aligns perfectly with DS Group’s values. Through our association with Lalbaugcha Raja and other pandals in Maharashtra, we wish to strengthen our relationship with our consumers by celebrating it together. We invite everyone to join us in this ‘Pulse-ful’ celebration.”
Maharashtra is an important market for DS Group as one of the leading contributors to the hard-boiled candy business. To deepen its connection with the state and its people, DS Group plans to actively engage with its audience during this festival. What makes the celebration even unique is post the festivities, the sculpture will be dismantled in accordance with established norms, and fresh stock of Pulse Candy equivalent to the amount of candies used in the construction of the Ganesh idol, will be distributed to underprivileged children through NGOs in and around Mumbai. The objective is to spread joy and happiness making it irresistible which is the core brand essence.
Brands
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.
