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NortonLifeLock launches first communication campaign in India with Havas Group
MUMBAI: Cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock has launched its first communications campaign in India with the aim to create awareness amongst consumers to help protect their personal data.
The communication pivots on the fact that our data is now even more vulnerable than ever and ‘prying eyes’ are on the prowl to steal it.
The ad points out that without protection on our devices, hackers can easily see what we send over WiFi or peek into our devices and steal financial and personal information for nefarious purposes. This B2C offering from Norton gives the users multiple layers of protection which includes a VPN for online privacy, device security with anti-virus, password manager and more.
The integrated campaign, conceptualised by Havas Creative and Havas Media in India, is being shared widely across TV, OTT, radio, and digital media.
APJ digital and advertising director Janet Shi said: “With this new integrated media campaign, we aim to bring our award winning protection to even more Indian consumers and households, to keep you safe from the ever increasing and sophisticated cyber threats putting your privacy at risk.”
Havas Gurgaon managing partner- north Manas Lahiri added: “NortonLifeLock wanted to solidify their position in India through their multiple offerings. The film narrates the importance of online security especially in the current situation where there has been a rise in cybercrimes.”
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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.
