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Lenovo launches TVC for smartphone
MUMBAI: – Lenovo India has launched a new TV campaign to showcase a new range of smartphones for the Indian market.
The TV campaign is conceptualised by Ogilvy India and directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi.
The commercial focuses on ‘Hands‘, of different people from various walks of life: a painter using colors while painting, a boxer while shadow boxing, a gang of bikers out on their Harleys, a mob of protesters, a musician, a crew of skydivers and a group of youngsters partying. These are the same ‘Hands that hold a Lenovo‘ and ‘Do More‘ with their phones.
The campaign‘s theme is ‘For hands those do‘.
Speaking on the new commercial release, Lenovo India director for consumer business Shailendra Katyal said, “With this launch Lenovo continues its drive to leadership in the PC plus era and takes forward the ‘For Those Who Do‘ platform. Our smartphones are synonymous with style, performance and quality, making them an ideal choice for the youth.”
“As a brand, we are focused on empowering the youth with ‘tools‘ that allow them to follow their passion, and succeed and transform their lives,” added Katyal.
Ogilvy India creative director Rajiv Rao said, “In a market that is cluttered with various smartphone brands, the idea was to highlight Lenovo as a brand that not only has aspirational value, but also a strong connect with the youth. In short, it is an ode to what truly is the most personal and capable tool of ‘Doers‘.”
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.
