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Pharmeasy strikes a chord with a jingle and a punctuality promise
MUMBAI: After a three-year hiatus from television, Pharmeasy, the digital healthcare platform has returned to the small screen with a new ad campaign that doubles down on what really matters in diagnostics showing up on time. Anchored by the promise ‘On-Time or free’, the campaign cheekily tackles the agony of fasting blood tests and delayed sample pickups through a pair of punctuality-loving, food-obsessed dancing uncles.
With its now-iconic jingle (set to the tune of ‘Urvashi Urvashi’) once again echoing “Pharmeasy, Pharmeasy… Take it easy,” the campaign blends nostalgia with a clear call to action: lab tests should be dependable, not a morning-wrecking ordeal.
In an industry where being fashionably late is frustratingly common, Pharmeasy is throwing down the gauntlet with a punctuality guarantee. Miss the time slot? The test is free. The bold promise is backed by a logistics network spanning over 4000 pin codes and 1900 plus trained phlebotomists and a self-proclaimed 99 per cent plus on-time rate.
“We kept the tonality of the brand at the centre while working on the campaign, sharply landing the offering, keeping it relevant, relatable and entertaining,” shared Busypeople MadamG founder and creative director Garima Khandelwal.
“This campaign is a reflection of how far we’ve come in our journey of simplifying healthcare and making it truly accessible and dependable for every Indian. Diagnostic testing is a sensitive experience – fasting is tough, but waiting shouldn’t be. Our promise is simple: you pick the time slot, we’ll be there. If we’re late, your test is on us”, said API Holdings MD & CEO Siddharth Shah.
Pharmeasy (API Holdings) chief business officer, Gaurav Verma said, “When you are fasting and waiting for a blood test to be done, every minute feels like an hour. We built this feature from a deep understanding of that frustration. You’ve done your part—waking up early, skipping breakfast. The least we can do is show up on time. That’s our way of saying we care.”
From nostalgic tunes to no-nonsense timing, Pharmeasy’s latest pitch isn’t just about testing, it’s about trust, timing, and turning up when it counts.
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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.
