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Motorola shares innovations, vision for seamless mobility during ITU Telecom World 2006
MUMBAI: A few days back Motorola kicked off a week of activities that include live Mobile TV demonstrations and keynote speaking engagements by Motorola chairman and CEO Ed Zander and Motorola Asia-Pacific president Simon Leung at the ITU Telecom World 2006 and the 3G World Congress and Mobility Marketplace in Hong Kong.
Zander says, “We are thrilled to showcase Motorola’s innovative products and technologies – including the new Motorokr E6 – that are changing the way consumers and businesses communicate with each other. This is an essential device for people who work hard and play hard – redefines users’ experiences with traditional music and PDA devices. Once again, Motorola is making seamless mobility a reality and our latest offerings deliver on the promise of a digital lifestyle that keeps people connected to data, information and entertainment whenever and wherever they want.”
Motorola Ambassador Taiwanese pop-star Jay Chou helped launch the MOTOROKR E6. It is designed to create superior experiences around video, music, games and photos in a single device. A complete re-visioning of traditional music and PDA devices, Motorola says that the handset enhances user productivity with features, including dedicated music keys, expandable memory, movie viewing and movie making capabilities, plus all of the essential business tools. The MOTOROKR E6 comes with Motorola’s award-winning business-card reader software, taking the hassle out of staying in touch by conveniently creating and sharing contact information.
Motorola is also showcasing its Connected Home Solutions. it is demonstrating the Ultra-Broadband technologies that offer cost-effective access to video and voice through IP, cable, or a hybrid for operators and customers.
In the mobile TV arena Motorola is showcasing the latest DVB-H enabled handsets currently being used in its Mobile TV trial with PCCW in Hong Kong. Visitors to the Motorola booth will see the wide selection of channels, crystal clear audio and video coupled with a host of interactive services such as games and ring tones.
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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.
