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Suck it up in style as Portronics Mopcop 4 powers through the mess
MUMBAI: Portronics, India’s homegrown gadget darling, has unleashed its latest clean machine the Mopcop 4, a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t just sweep you off your feet, but sucks everything beneath them with a vengeance. With 18,000 Pa of suction might, dual power modes, and a digital LED display, this portable powerhouse has its sights set on becoming your new domestic MVP.
The Mopcop 4 isn’t your average vacuum, it’s the fourth-gen fix for fuss-free cleaning. Whether you’re vanquishing crumbs in your car, fending off pet fur on your sofa, or zapping dust in your keyboard, it’s built to do it all. Thanks to its 2000mAh rechargeable battery, you can go cordless around the house or plug it directly into your car’s DC power socket for uninterrupted power-on-the-go.
And if you thought vacuums couldn’t get any smarter, think again. This one flaunts a real-time LED digital display that shows battery life and suction levels. There’s even a built-in flashlight, because let’s face it dust loves the dark.
Need more versatility? The Mopcop 4 arrives armed with multiple attachments, a floor brush, nozzle, extended hose, and even a mini blower mode for those sneaky specks in crevices. And yes, the HEPA filter is washable, so you’re not just cleaning your space, you’re purifying the air while you’re at it.
Priced at Rs 2,749, the Mopcop 4 is available on Portronics.com, Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, and across leading online and offline stores. It even comes with a 12-month warranty, just in case your dust bunnies decide to fight back.
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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.
