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Mumbai Metro One signs Connect Digital for its social media duties
Mumbai: The leading digital agency from the Connect Network family, Connect Digital, has won the social media mandate for Mumbai Metro One (MMO).
As a part of this association, the agency will build and manage the content strategies and creatives for the brand on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Connect Network MD and founder Haresh Nayak said, “We are ecstatic to be working with a legacy brand to help them create visibility amongst the relevant target audience. Our team is confident in shedding new light on the brand’s social media pages and contributing to their growth.”
On sharing the excitement of winning the mandate for MMO, Connect Digital AVP Charu Rawat commented, “We are happy to have the opportunity to partner with Mumbai Metro One and we can’t wait to build a dynamic brand presence for them. Our strategy is to enhance the top-of-mind recall that the brand has created by applying creative, new-age thinking and a strong storytelling narrative.”
“The agency looks forward to harnessing the best of their capabilities, talent, technology, and partnerships and helping Mumbai Metro One build even more powerful consumer connections,” she added.
Speaking about this association, Mumbai Metro One business head Shyamantak Choudhury said, “Connect Digital demonstrates a strong understanding of the digital category at large. The team is motivated , diligent, and pays strong attention to detail, something that became evident in the multiple discussions we’ve had over a period of time. We’re thrilled to partner with them as our social partners. This engagement will help us elevate our brand presence with the right strategy, innovation, and creative thinking. We are looking forward to creating some good and memorable work.”
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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.
