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Tata launches super app Tata Neu; N Chandrasekaran says it’s ‘Neu day’
Mumbai: Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Group has officially unveiled the Tata Neu super app in India. The app that attempts to take on the likes of Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, and all other super apps, offers an array of services including UPI payments, hotel/flight booking, shopping, to name a few, according to the company.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran took to LinkedIn on Thursday to announce the much-anticipated launch.
“Air Asia, BigBasket, Croma, IHCL, Qmin, Starbucks, Tata 1Mg, Tata CLiQ, Tata Play, Westside are some of the group’s services that are already present on the Tata Neu platform for Android as well as iOS users, while Vistara, Air India, Titan, Tanishq and Tata Motors will soon be added,” affirmed the Tata Sons chairman.
Announcing the launch, N Chandrasekaran wrote: “It is a Neu day today! Tata Digital, the youngest member of the Tata family, brings you Tata Neu today. Tata Neu is an exciting platform that gathers all our brands into one powerful app. Combining our traditional consumer-first approach with the modern ethos of technology, it is an all-new way to discover the wonderful world of Tata.”
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“Our aim is to make the lives of Indian consumers simpler and easier. The power of choice, a seamless experience, and loyalty will be at the centre of Tata Neu, delivering a powerful One Tata experience,” he further shared.
“As the Tata Neu app goes live today, it makes me proud to see so many of our trusted and loved brands Air Asia, BigBasket, Croma, IHCL, Qmin, Starbucks, Tata 1Mg, Tata CLiQ, Tata Play, Westside on the Tata Neu platform already, and Vistara, Air India, Titan, Tanishq, Tata Motors soon to join,” stated Chandrasekaran, while adding, “We look forward to learning continuously, to keep evolving, and meet the needs of our consumers.”
A day prior, the brand built up the buzz about the app launch on its social media handles with a video and an accompanying caption that said: “This is the answer to the most asked question. We can’t wait for YOU to be a part of our family. Kuch dino mein nahi, ab bas kuch ghanto mein!”
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Earlier today, Tata Neu posted the following update: “Watch out for Tata Neu during the match today!”
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The Tata Neu app is now available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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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.
