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iProspect India to handle SEO duties of Godrej Interio
MUMBAI: iProspect India, the digital performance agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has bagged the digital media duties for the online business of one of India’s largest furniture brands, Godrej Interio. The account was won after a multi-agency pitch.
As part of the mandate, the agency will provide SEO services to the brand and will service the account from its Mumbai office. Godrej Interio is building its online business, wherein now one can order furniture online and get it delivered to their doorstep, as it plans to expand its business footprint across the country.
Commenting on the win, iProspect India CEO Rubeena Singh said, “Godrej Interio is a leading name in furniture business. And as it plans to strengthen its online footprint across the country, we look forward to support the brand in its omnichannel expansion plans. We are excited to provide Godrej Inerio opportunities to enhance their business performance that will help the brand reach out to the right customers in its next phase of growth.”
Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd head- ecommerce Ashish Jain said, “Godrej Interio is leveraging technology to create an omnichannel experience for its customers across India. The brand will soon launch its e-commerce website and introduce other digital touch points to deliver superior customer experience across all channels. iProspect joins us at a crucial junction, as we strengthen our online presence.”
The agency services e-commerce players like Pepperfry, Metro Shoes, Kalki Fashion, Nykaa, and Grofers as its client across its offices.
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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.
