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MyCollegeFest makes more than 100 colleges take the energy dash for Tata Gluco Plus
Mumbai: New age digital media-tech company Graphene Media has been recently mandated to execute a first of its kind activation for NourishCo’s Tata Gluco Plus (TGP) in more than a 100 colleges in Tamil Nadu & Karnataka during the next three months.
In order to build an active engagement for its launch in Tamil Nadu & Karnataka, MyCollegeFest a venture by Graphene Media, conceptualized a clutter breaking activation for NourishCo which involves students participating in a physically exhausting game thereby showing the importance of staying hydrated.
Using latest motion controlled gaming and Kinnect technology, MyCollegeFest created a virtual scenario where a student has to control his avatar by physically running, dodging obstacles and collecting energy by grabbing TGP packs. Every obstacle reduces their score and every TGP pack gives them more points to run further. The game ends with the participants reaching out for a real drink to replenish their energy after participating in this activity.
Speaking on how well this activation has been received at this stage, Mr. Sanjoy Chakrabarty, CEO and Founder of Graphene media says, “Innovation is one of the best ways to create top of mind recall especially amongst youth. MyCollegeFest, being the only platform for aggregating college fest from across India, effectively maximizes visibility and engagement for a brand through college festivals. While this activation for Tata Gluco Plus is a first of its kind from an innovation perspective, it can also talk about scalability as it covers almost a 100 colleges across the southern part of India. We look forward to taking up such challenges and enhancing engagement with many more such unique ideas.”
With an inventory of over 2500 college fests across 300+ cities in India, MyCollegeFest has been innovating on student engagement with brands. Keeping in mind its clients requirements, it works on basic sponsorships for large scale branding activity to delivery on actual sales, app downloads, product usage, customer connects and offers 3 levels of an association – exposure, engagement and performance. MyCollegeFest.co.in has been working on projects for brands like Lakme, NourishCo, eBay, Olivia, and Emami with cumulative touch point of more than 1000 college fests. With its comprehensive software driven solution and known to deliver value, MyCollegeFest.co.in ensures quality performance and value for money as per client plans.
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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.
