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Jet Airways undertakes ‘Tumhari Sulu’ in-movie integration, sops for women
MUMBAI: Jet Airways, a full-service international airline, has announced a partnership with T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment – producers of the forthcoming Hindi film, ‘Tumhari Sulu’, becoming the film’s ‘Official Airline Partner’.
The partnership is part of the airline’s philosophy to constantly seek and use new, engaging ways in order to strengthen connect with its guests and consumers.
Directed by noted advertising film-maker Suresh Triveni, ‘Tumhari Sulu’ stars Vidya Balan in the lead, who essays the role of a beautiful, enthusiastic and a happy-go-lucky housewife whose life gets completely transformed after unexpectedly landing an exciting job as a night RJ (radio jockey) with a leading radio station.
Jet Airways chief commercial officer Jayaraj Shanmugam stated: “The partnership will help us to promote Jet Airways’ well-differentiated product and service offerings in innovative ways.”
Producers Bhushan Kumar, Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar and Shanti Sivaram Maini said, “The arrangement will allow Jet Airways to leverage the power of a family film to communicate important aspects of its brand story.”
Jet VP – marketing, ecommerce and innovations Belson Coutinho said, “Tumhari Sulu adopts a fresh and highly-engaging perspective about listening to one’s inner calling and then stepping out in the world to realise those aspirations. The movie’s inspirational messaging is in sync with the values we hold and promote at Jet Airways including, using every opportunity to go beyond one’s abilities and having a passion for excellence in one’s job.”
As part of its association and as a unique publicity initiative to promote the women-focused film, Jet Airways will roll out an attractive promotion for its women guests in India next month, enabling them to avail an attractive 10 per cent discount on fares while booking their travel with Jet Airways, upon entering the promo code SULU on the airline’s website www.jetairways.com or its mobile App. Bookings for travel open from 16 November, 2017.
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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.
