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Oven Story serves up cheesy freedom with week-long pizza party
MUMBAI: Who says freedom can’t come with extra cheese? As India gears up for its 79th Independence Day, Oven Story Pizza is swapping the tricolour for a triple helping of indulgence with its week-long ‘Freedom Week’ from 11 to 15 August, a festival where pizza, prizes, and playful surprises share the same table.
The celebration is far from a standard pizza promo. For five days, Oven Story is firing up ovens and imaginations with daily temptations: free garlic bread on every order, a complimentary Choco Lava Cake for sweet patriots, a Buy 1 Get 3 Pizzas deal that laughs in the face of moderation, and budget-friendly combos to keep both hearts and wallets warm.
But the real twist comes from the brand’s Instagram feed, where it’s staging a digital treasure hunt. Over the week, 79 exclusive promo codes will drop via Instagram Stories each unlocking a different reward, from meal upgrades and free add-ons to the jackpot prize: free pizza meals for your entire gang.
“It’s about more than just deals,” says Rebel Foods CMO Nishant Kedia. “Food especially pizza, has this uncanny power to bring people together. Freedom Week is our way of turning Independence Day into a shared celebration of joy, community, and flavour.”
With an irresistible blend of indulgence, gamification, and community spirit, Oven Story’s Freedom Week promises to be a delicious rebellion against the ordinary. Whether you’re in it for the garlic bread, the grand prize, or just the thrill of the hunt, one thing’s certain this is one freedom you’ll want a slice of.
Brands
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.
