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The Visual House launches ‘Thank You, Force’ video expressing gratitude to our frontline workers
MUMBAI: The Visual House a production house and an integrated communication agency, has launched a ‘Thank You, Force’ video in recognition of the generous spirit of the country’s unsung heroes during these difficult times.
In today’s times when the whole world has been brought to a standstill by the Covid2019 pandemic, we all have found a source of hope and bravery in our frontline workers. Doctors, police personnel, delivery guys, healthcare workers have all come together, putting their own lives at risk, to ensure that we all stay safe and healthy. And for all their work and efforts, all we can offer them is a sincere and heartfelt thank you, which is exactly what this video aspires to do.
The video titled Thank You, Force is shot entirely at home, following the restrictions of the lockdown. The video features a conversation between six children who come to realize how we all find ourselves today in a unique situation, which is similar to that of a war and how our frontline workers today are the forces protecting all of us. The video draws the parallel between the armed forces and our COVID forces. These children then go on to thank all the workers for their bravery, hard work and efforts. The video thus encourages the audience to join in to salute the spirit and courage of these incredible workers.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/h1n2eubuMl8
Commenting on the launch of the video,The Visual House founder and CEO Deepmala says, “The video shows how good, heartfelt stories are needed today more than ever to bring people together. Focused on the significant work that front line workers are engaged in, the video touches an emotional chord with the audience. It also reminds them of a pertinent question – these children have done their best by recognizing the incredible work of our COVID forces, have you?”
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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.
