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Royal Enfield gears up for a gear assault at Motoverse
GOA: Royal Enfield is pushing hard into the riding-gear game. At Motoverse 2025, the century-old bikemaker rolled out a slew of new products that signal serious ambition: fresh helmets with graphic flair, upgraded Bluetooth gadgetry and limited-edition festival collectibles that blur the line between merchandise and cultural artefact.
The Comic Helmet leads the charge. A full-face model decked out in punchy graphics, it marries high-impact protection with personality. Multiple vents and improved airflow mean riders needn’t sacrifice comfort for style. It’s a direct shot at the growing tribe of enthusiasts who reject the grey compromise between safety and self-expression.
Close behind comes the Motowave X2, a refreshed Bluetooth communication unit that ditches gimmickry for utility. Longer battery life, cleaner audio and simplified controls make it a pragmatist’s choice for navigation, calls and music on the road. The engineering philosophy is pure Royal Enfield: solve real problems without the theatre.
Collectors and gear heads also got their moment. The 1:12 Classic Scale Models picked up new colourways, whilst bookings reopened for the 1:3 variant in three fresh shades. Precision-crafted and cult favourites, these miniatures have become totems of Royal Enfield’s identity as something more than a mere motorcycle manufacturer—a cultural phenomenon on two wheels.
Rounding out the haul: the Motoverse Collection, a limited-edition apparel and accessories capsule exclusive to the 2025 festival. Wearable memorabilia rooted in the event itself, it captures Motoverse’s visual language and lets attendees carry a piece of the mood home.
Chief commercial officer at Royal Enfield, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, said “Motoverse remains a crucible of ideas shaped by the riding community.” The products, he insisted, are practical and durable whilst “expressive enough to let riders signal who they are.”
The gear is available now at the Motoshop zone through the end of Motoverse 2025, with a wider rollout across Royal Enfield stores and online platforms in the weeks ahead. At over 100 years old, Royal Enfield shows no sign of losing pace.
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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.
