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Oneplus launches ‘light a light, plant a plant’ with Jackie Shroff this Diwali
MUMBAI: This Diwali, Oneplus is lighting up homes and green spaces alike. The brand has unveiled a heartfelt campaign titled “light a light, plant a plant”, collaborating with actor Jackie Shroff and his NGO, JK Foundation, with a commitment to plant 1 lakh trees across India.
The campaign encourages communities to celebrate the festival of lights while contributing to a greener future. The hero film delivers a simple yet powerful message: as we illuminate our homes, we can also plant a plant. It reflects Oneplus’s belief that technology and sustainability can go hand in hand: mirroring the clean and fast experience of Oxygenos with the brand’s commitment to cleaner air and healthier cities.
This initiative continues Oneplus’s eco-conscious journey, building on its 2019 campaign that saw 20,000 trees planted. Plantations under this campaign will prioritise native species and ongoing care, with periodic updates shared with the Oneplus community.
Commenting on the campaign, Oneplus India director of marketing Ishita Grover said, “Our campaign is a heartfelt celebration of joy and a brighter, hopeful future. By sharing the spirit of giving and togetherness, we hope to spark a movement where celebration and a greener future go hand in hand.”
Conceptualised in-house and directed by OML (Only Much Louder), the ad film is live across Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, bringing the festive spirit and a message of sustainability directly to audiences nationwide.
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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.
