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This Durga Puja, Crompton’s ‘Shera Khabar’ redefined the festive flavor in Kolkata
Mumbai: Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer electricals brands, spiced up this year’s Durga Puja festival with the debut of its ‘Shera Khabar,’ fine dish cooking competition. Having taken place in select prominent Kolkata societies last week, the competition added a fun twist to the festive season by providing an opportunity for home chefs to display their culinary talents, participate in friendly rivalry, and compete for amazing prizes.
Recognising the passion of home chefs in creating mouthwatering dishes for their loved ones, Crompton aimed to be their trusted partner, crafting memorable moments and ensuring that celebrations became even more delightful. Moreover, poised to redefine the modern Indian kitchen, this competition also brought in an incredible product experience of Crompton’s mixer grinders that delivered extraordinary results for consumers in search of finer grinding. Backed by high-quality durability and aesthetics, its new range of mixer grinders is a fusion of finesse and efficiency thereby, making it the ‘Secret of Fine Taste’ and setting a new standard for culinary excellence.
Commenting on the initiative, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd CMO Pragya Bijalwan said, “The culture of West Bengal is deeply rooted in its people, celebrated through their expertise in whipping up mouthwatering dishes, from ‘Machher Jhol’ to ‘Mishti Doi.’ These dishes not only entice the taste buds but are cherished elements of their heritage. We believe these delectable creations deserve the best grinding for an exceptional taste. Shera Khabar was an initiative that effortlessly combined the cultural creativity with the festive spirit found in every home especially during such an auspicious occasion like Durga Puja.”
She further added, “Considering that Crompton always aims to make the lives of its consumers easier, we’ve taken a significant step in perfecting the art of fine grinding, ensuring the authentic flavors of various cuisines. Our new mixer grinders are driven by cutting-edge technology, empowering every kitchen with ‘The Secret of Fine Taste.’ With this initiative, we aim to deepen our connections, set higher benchmarks, and become an integral part of our consumers’ festive celebrations this season.”
The ‘Shera Khabar’ competition took place across top societies in Kolkata wherein various home chefs had a designated time to prepare a dish of their choice in their own kitchens. They then presented their creations at a grand Crompton Cooking Setup, where some of Kolkata’s expert chefs evaluated the dishes and declared winners. The dishes were judged on different factors like the creative use of spices and the presentation of dishes while scores were calculated based on a detailed point-based assessment. The contestant with the highest score earned the title of “Crompton ‘Shera Khabar’ Maker” in their society. Every participant also received special tokens of appreciation from the brand, such as exclusive coupons on premium products. There were winners each day of the competition & they were honored with Crompton’s latest Mixer Grinders.
Moreover, the brand also provided a hands-on experience with the Crompton Mixer Grinder range, allowing attendees to witness these products in action. Furthermore, the mixers were used to prepare yummy dishes, enabling the audience to relish the results of Crompton’s fine grinding technology while celebrating the occasion of togetherness.
Crompton’s innovative new range of mixers including the DuroRoyal, DuroElite Plus and Boltmix series ensures optimum utilisation of energy and is designed for 45 minutes of continuous grinding operations. The new series comes with durable, stainless steel jars, aesthetically designed with ease of usage due to its Chrome plated knobs and a twin-tone handle. Additionally, the product features a Motor Vent-X technology for cooler operation and longer product life, along with MaxiGrind Technology with three sharp blades for faster, finer, and smoother grinding.
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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.
