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Its time tonight to break the digital code with 13 industry stalwarts at the Advertising Club’s India Digital Review – “D-CODE” presented by MX Player
7th August 2019: After the phenomenal success of the first edition addressing the drivers of the tectonically shifting brand ecosystem, The Advertising Club is all set for the 2nd edition of D-CODE presented by MX Player and powered by Tik Tok Ads to be held tonight in Mumbai.
The last edition saw the best minds in digital, media and marketing come together to share insights and learning from the evolving digital ecosystems. The upcoming edition to be held on 7th August, 2019, 6.30 pm onwards @ Taj Lands End, Mumbai will continue to drive idea exchange with 13 Industry game changers showcasing best in class digital campaigns by their own brands and celebrating other inspiring digital campaigns, all in just 10 -minutes each. Each speaker showcase will include:
One best work of theirs
One best work by another brand
3 tips to crack the digital code
The first round of stalwarts confirmed to speak at D-CODE include
Bajaj Auto: Sumeet Narang, Vice-President, Marketing
Bytedance (Tik Tok): Sachin Sharma, Director, Sales & Partnerships
Corner Stone Sport and Entertainment: Jogesh Lulla, COO
Dentsu Webchutney: Sidharth Rao, CEO & Co-Founder
Facebook: Nirmal Pulickal, Head – Facebook Creative Shop
Google: Vikas Agnihotri, Country Director
JSW Sports Pvt Ltd: Mustafa Ghouse, Chief Operating Officer
MX Player: Karan Bedi, CEO
McCann Worldgroup: Partha Sinha, Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Nestle: Rashi Goel, VP- Consumer Communication Media, CRM & NHW
Spotify: Amarjit Singh Batra, Managing Director
Swiggy: Srivats TS, VP Marketing
Kenny Sabastian: Standup Comedian, Musician & Filmmaker
D-CODE, the Digital Review 2019 will reflect on the work presented by brands across digital platforms from April 2018-June 2019. The Review is slated to be tonight on 7th August, 2019, 6.30pm onwards @ Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai
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.
