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Festive spirit with Dolby: Top trends for India’s festive season
Mumbai: The festive season in India is just around the corner, and it’s that time of the year when joy, celebrations, and the spirit of giving take centre stage. With people looking to make the most of this season, Dolby is here to elevate your festive experiences with top audio and visual trends. Here are the trends to watch out for as you gear up for the festive season:
1. Immersive audio is a must-have:
Festive celebrations include music and movie nights. This season, it’s all about embracing immersive audio experiences with Dolby Atmos. Enjoy rich, three-dimensional sound that makes you feel like you’re right in the action. Dolby Atmos creates a captivating audio environment, perfect for enjoying classic festive songs or watching your favourite holiday movies with unparalleled clarity and realism. Also watch out for curated festive playlists in Dolby Atmos across streaming platforms. For the sports fan in you, host a watch party & enjoy this festive season with live sports in Dolby Atmos with your family & friends.
2. Relax and Unwind with Dolby Vision:
Festivals are a feast for the senses, and your eyes deserve the best treat. Dolby Vision brings movies and TV shows to life with stunning brightness, contrast, and colour, ensuring an unparalleled visual experience. Dolby Vision technology enhances the nitty-gritty, making every detail pop and leaving you in awe. And you don’t necessarily need to be in your living room near a TV, watch or record & share content in Dolby Vision on your smartphone, tablets etc while on the go as you step out to soak in the festivities…
3. Home Theater Extravaganza:
For the ones who opt for stay-at-home festivities, a dedicated home theatre setup is a must-have. Create your own festive cinema with a Dolby-enabled home theatre system or simply a soundbar or even a standalone smart speaker. A Dolby Atmos-enabled living room device will immerse you in the celebrations, bringing the sounds of fireworks, music, and laughter right into your living room.
4. Streaming Delights:
Streaming services take the lead in festive entertainment. Enjoy a wide array of content, from movies, TV Shows, live sports & news, music or even vernacular content, and make it an unforgettable experience in Dolby. International AV streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV+ to Indian streaming platforms like Disney+Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, JioCinema, SunNXT, Hoichoi etc offer a plethora of content in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Experience your favorite content in your preferred Indian language now in the best experience available.
5. Gift the Magic of Dolby:
Gifting gadgets or simply recommending an unforgettable experience is a popular festive tradition in India. This season, make the magic of Dolby a part of your gifting tradition. Gift your loved ones Dolby-enabled, TVs, speakers, soundbars, smartphones, tablets or even headphones/TWS for a memorable and thoughtful present that enhances their entertainment experiences. For the ones wanting to share their favourite content experience in Dolby, can gift a subscription of their favourite AV, music or podcast streaming service in Dolby.
6. Watch Party – Bring Stadium home:
Transform your living room into a stadium-like atmosphere and invite friends over for an exhilarating live cricket watch party. Engage yourselves in the immersive audio experience of Dolby Atmos, enhancing the vivid visuals on Star Sports1 HD and Star Sports1 Hindi HD. Feel the excitement as if you’re in the stadium, passionately cheering for your favorite team. It’s a thrilling experience that brings the game to life right in the comfort of your own home.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
