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KLAY Schools launches “That Parent Thing”, a content platform for millennial parents
MUMBAI: KLAY (Kids Learning And You) Schools, India’s largest chain of non-franchised pre-schools and daycare centres, today announced the launch of its content platform – That Parent Thing – dedicated to the parenting community, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Drawing on its experience as a leader in the ECCE (Early Childcare and Education) space, the platform champions it’s expertise on early years learning. Furthermore, That Parent Thing will provide knowledge and experiences from experts and parents, respectively, across a variety of subjects including work and life.
A brand publishing initiative by KLAY, That Parent Thing has experts from across the world share their opinions on every aspect of being a new-age parent. These include a globally renowned speech therapist, a leading child psychologist, a body-positivity ambassador, an angel investor & educator, and so on. With topics pertaining to infants, toddlers and pre-teens, the platform will attempt to answer every question that a parent may have while raising their child and help create a community of parents that can rely on each other.
Commenting on the launch, Priya Krishnan, CEO, KLAY Schools said, “Over the years, a combination of urban factors such as the rise of nuclear, double-income families and the availability of several sources (credible and otherwise) of information online has fed the paranoia associated with parenting. This phenomenon got us thinking and as a way of keeping up our commitment to partner parents in every phase of the parents' journey, we started ‘That Parent Thing’. Riding on our experience in caring for children between the ages of 1 – 6, we’ve embarked on a mission to help parents take charge of their parenthood with as much joy and as little guilt as possible. Over time, we are expecting the platform to shape into a tight-knit self-sufficient community of parents.”
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.
