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L&T Finance launches Sachet with Sachet to fight online scams
MUMBAI: L&T Finance Ltd., one of India’s leading NBFCs, has rolled out a fresh initiative to keep digital fraudsters at bay. Dubbed ‘Sachet with Sachet,’ the programme pairs tech-savvy tools with the animated charm of LTF’s mascot, Sachet Kumar, to help users make smarter financial choices online.
The heart of the campaign is Ltfsachet.in, a microsite packed with features to keep users scam-safe. Its standout is the Link Verification Tool, which lets users check suspicious URLs against Google safe browsing and the ChatGPT API. Colour-coded alerts make it simple: green for safe, orange for caution, and red for high-risk scams.
The site also gamifies learning. Users can test their scam-spotting skills through quizzes on UPI safety, phishing, deepfakes, and more. Successful participants earn the digital Sachet Shield, a badge that marks them as officially ‘Scam-Smart’.
A dedicated learning hub complements the experience, offering bite-sized modules and archived videos to make recognising online threats second nature.
LTF’s chief marketing officer Kavita Jagtiani said, “Fraudsters are using technology to blur the lines between real and fake. ‘Sachet with Sachet’ is our way of giving everyone the tools to protect themselves, so being ‘Scam-Smart’ becomes the new normal.”
The campaign will also hit social media and streets with influencers hosting podcast-style chats with Sachet Kumar and vox pop interviews awarding physical Sachet Shield trophies to scam-savvy citizens.
With fun, games, and handy tools, L&T Finance is proving that staying safe online doesn’t have to be boring – in fact, it might just be a little bit fun.
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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.
