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Doms shines at Anime India Kolkata 2026 with live art zone
Stationery giant draws crowds with custom calligraphy studio on 14-15 February at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan.
MUMBAI: Doms just proved that the pen really is mightier than the sword especially when it’s turning anime fans into walking masterpieces. The stationery and art materials leader turned heads at Anime India Kolkata 2026, held on 14 and 15 February at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, by ditching the usual booth for a full-on experiential playground. Amid a whirlwind of cosplay, fandom fever, and artistic vibes, the Doms zone became a magnet for creators, enthusiasts, and families who treat creativity like a core part of who they are.
Visitors dove hands-first into the brand’s latest launches across art supplies and writing instruments, testing how these tools could fuel their wildest ideas. The real show-stealer? A live personalisation studio where a pro artist whipped up custom calligraphy pieces and illustrated name cards using Doms products drawing steady crowds and turning product demos into genuine, shareable moments.
The setup didn’t just flaunt gear, it showed how the right tools can turn self-expression from a vague spark into something you can hold, frame, or post. For Doms, the two-day stint delivered a front-row seat to the mash-up of youth culture, art, and fandom highlighting why experiential, community-driven activations are rewriting the rules for the stationery category.
Doms Industries Limited whole-time director Om Raveshia summed it up, “Our participation at Anime India Kolkata reflects our continued focus on engaging meaningfully with emerging creative ecosystems. The energy and originality we witnessed at the event underscore how creativity today is deeply personal and community driven… Initiatives like our live personalization studio allow us to demonstrate the versatility and quality of our products while building authentic connections with young creators and families alike.”
As 2026 rolls on, Doms is betting big on these immersive touchpoints to keep inspiring the next wave of doodlers, dreamers, and die-hard fans proving that sometimes the best way to stand out is to let everyone else colour outside the lines.
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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.
