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Shopping made easy! Casio India introduces doorstep delivery of its products
Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd. (CIC) rolls out a virtual number to provide an easy and convenient shopping experience to its customers. In order to overcome customer's apprehensions and simultaneously support channel partners, Casio India is re-innovating the way in which it can give more value to all of its stakeholders. Designed with consumer- centricity at its core, Casio has ensured a safe store-to-home supply chain with contactless delivery and payments for its entire product portfolio i.e. watches, calculators and electronic musical instruments in collaboration with its partners.
Customers will have to message their “pin code” at 9266222525 and click on the link they receive in return to locate the nearest Casio store. On selection of the desired product category (Watches/Musical Instruments/Calculators), customers can see the contact details of their nearby Casio dealers on the store locator and can place order with their preferred dealer at their own convenience.
"Casio has always valued its channel partners and has believed in quick addressal of consumer concerns in changing times. The intent behind this endeavor is to provide support to channel partners and shoppers for a safe and hassle-free experience. Our world may be different now, but Casio would provide continued support to all our partners in these challenging times," said Mr Kulbhushan Seth, Vice President for Casio India.
With this initiative Casio India has again made a marked move to support its channel partners and enhance consumer experience in the changing business dynamics.
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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.
