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Jet Airways partners with Cineplay for on board entertainment
MUMBAI: When it comes to inflight entertainment, passengers are bound to find more choices than ever before. Jet Airways, in a bid to constantly provide greater value to its guests, has partnered with CinePlay founded by Subodh Maskara and creatively mentored by Nandita Das.
CinePlay is a new genre of cinema, a cinematic experience of the vast and content-rich stories from theatre and was recently named one of the coolest ideas of 2014 by a leading global publication.
This exclusive affiliation will see the presentation of CinePlays, a new genre of Cinema on board the airline starting December 2014.
Beginning the partnership, the CinePlays of Mohan Rakesh’s Adhe Adhure and Nandita Das & Divya Jagdale’s Between the Lines, amongst others, will be made available to Jet Airways passengers exclusively on board.
Speaking about the association, CinePlay CEO and founder, Subodh Maskara says, “This is a one of a kind partnership and we see tremendous value in it. CinePlay presents stories from theatre in a cinematic form and we are positive that passengers on board Jet Airways will truly relish this exclusive experience. We look forward to an ongoing and successful collaboration with Jet Airways as we forge ahead”
Jet Airways CEO Cramer Ball states, “It is our constant endeavour to provide content that is enriching and entertaining to our guests. Further with this novel idea we will be able to bring the joy of theatre to a larger audience who may not be able to find time during on-ground. This partnership comes at an opportune time, allowing holiday travellers to access this one of a kind content. This further bolsters CinePlay’s commitment to ensuring that stories from theatre find greater accessibility and reach.”
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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.
