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Mad Over Donuts celebrates and unveils paintings by Atypical Advantage artists across stores
Mumbai: Mad Over Donuts has taken a remarkable step towards inclusivity and empowerment. In a heartwarming collaboration with Atypical Advantage, the country’s largest inclusive platform dedicated to generating livelihoods for differently-abled people, the gourmet Donut brand has commissioned captivating paintings for its Powai and Colaba stores.
Mad Over Donuts CEO Tarak Bhattacharya and Atypical Advantage CEO Vineet Sariawala proudly unveiled the painting with Shreya Gupta, the artist, at the Powai store. The beautiful pieces of art tell compelling stories through their vivid colours and intricate details. They enhance Mad Over Donuts’ fun, happy and cosy aesthetic, creating a warm and welcoming ambience in both stores.
Shreya Gupta, the talented artist with a hearing impairment, has earned degrees in Fine Arts and Visual Arts and has received awards for her creative paintings. Mad Over Donuts is partnering with Atypical Advantage to showcase artists like Shreya and promote diversity and inclusivity. With these paintings, the brand hopes to provide a platform for artists from Atypical Advantage to showcase their talents to a broader audience.
Expressing his gratitude during the event, Tarak Bhattacharya, executive director and CEO of Mad Over Donuts, stated, “We are truly honoured to join hands with Atypical Advantage for this remarkable project. These lovely paintings symbolise our shared dedication to inclusiveness. We firmly believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to flourish, and these exquisite pieces of art serve as an enduring testament to the talent and unwavering resilience that exists within our community. We are grateful and so appreciative of the artists for their remarkable work!”
Mad Over Donuts invites customers to visit their Powai and Colaba stores to witness these exceptional paintings while biting into happiness.
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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.
