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Mauj Telecom launches first-of-its-kind video ringtones
MUMBAI: Mauj Telecom has introduced a first-of-its-kind innovative ring tone service – Video Ringtones – wherein one can view the ringtones.
The Video Ringtones is a brief video sequences from music videos or animation clips to announce the incoming calls, when a user receives an incoming call, the user will experience a high quality video clip on his screen announcing the call along with amazing sounds.
The caller’s name will appear on the display of the video, if it is already stored in the mobile phone memory.
From a slew of the latest chart topping Bollywood music videos to cartoon characters have been offered by Mauj Telecom.
For those that are spirituality inclined, there are religious video ringtones too. Customers can download from over 200 different clips. The selection ranges from current music video hits to popular animation clips, and will be regularly expanded. The service is priced in the range of Rs 20 – 30.
Video Ringtones are now live and available on operator portals like Idea Cellular’s Ideafresh, MTNL’s Funstation, BSNL’s CellOne Galaxy or by logging on to wap.mauj.com or by smsing ‘VR’ to 7007 on Idea, BSNL and MTNL.
On the occasion of the launch, Mauj COO Arun Gupta said, “With the immense success we have received through our other offerings, we have decided to introduce this service which is more personalised to a cell phone user. We are the first to introduce the video ringtone concept in India, which is our attempt to give more enhanced personalisation features to the Indian consumer. And as the 3G rollout happens in India, video ringtones are expected to be the dominant segment in the ringtone market.”
Video ringtones are available for the following Smartphones, primarily all Nokia 60 series handsets like 3230, 7610, 6670, 6630, 6600, 6260, 3660, 3650, N-gage. Newer models for other handsets will also be included over the next one month.
Video ringtones are downloaded as standard symbian application and, after installation, appear in the consumer’s ringtone selection list like regular ringtones. Different video ringtones can be set for different people on your contact list.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
