Brands
Harmanpreet Kaur teams up with Woloo for women’s sanitation cause
Mumbai: Woloo, India’s first loo discovery app proudly announces the appointment of Indian women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, as their brand ambassador. Founded by Manish Kelshikar, the app is aimed at providing safe and hygienic washroom facilities for women. The user can easily locate and access certified washrooms using the app, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and hygiene.
Talking about the appointment, JetSynthesys founder and CEO Rajan Navani said, “We believe that access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities is not just a basic necessity but a fundamental right for every woman. With Harmanpreet Kaur joining Woloo as the brand ambassador, we are confident that her influence will amplify our efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women by providing them with access to clean and safe washroom facilities. At JetSynthesys, we are committed to leveraging technology to improve the quality of life for women across India. Looking forward to the impact Woloo and Harmanpreet are all set to create.”
Commenting on the collaboration, Woloo founder & CEO Manish Kelshikar stated, “From Day one, we’ve been seeking someone like Harmanpreet, who truly embodies the spirit of resilience and empowerment. Her stature as an inspiring Indian cricketer makes her the perfect member of the Woloo family. We’re all delighted to have her join us on this important journey.”
Excited to be a part of Woloo, Harmanpreet Kaur stated, “I’m super excited and truly grateful to support a cause like this, something that didn’t cross my mind until I heard about it from Woloo. It made me realize how much we’ve taken things for granted and continue to live with this oversight. Woloo is pioneering a mission that addresses a fundamental need, and it requires tremendous support from everyone. There’s no reason why such a necessity should be so hard to expect. Together, Woloo and I aspire to build a future where every woman feels empowered and respected.”
The Woloo app is currently available on Android and iOS devices. Woloo service is now available across 400 cities with 40,000 hygienic washrooms on its platform. Through strategic partnerships with organisations like the Toilet Board Coalition (TBC), Woloo intends to expand city by city across India.
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.
