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Truecaller collaborates with The Womb for communication duties
Mumbai: Truecaller has roped in The Womb to chart out an impactful communication drive in India. The agency will be responsible for the brand’s communication strategy, thereby propelling long-term brand building through the power of robust strategic thinking and powerful storytelling.
Speaking on the partnership, Truecaller chief commercial officer Kari Krishnamurty said, “We are delighted to welcome The Womb as our creative partner in India. The Womb has proven expertise that helps reach the consumer with meaningful storytelling. Together, we are looking forward to creating more impact and elevating our brand proposition, making Truecaller an obvious choice for every consumer to experience safety in communication.”
The Womb co-founder Kawal Shoor said, “The team at Truecaller is young and restless. They are ready to take on challenges head-on and are not scared to take risks or to do things that have never been done before. This makes a great culture fit with what we believe and the work we create. We are up for the challenge and are excited. Shouldering the responsibility of a young tech brand, we are geared up to face the challenges and grab the opportunities with both hands to create work that is simple yet unignorable.”
Kawal further added, “Over the years, Truecaller has been working towards empowering consumers to make the right choices. We feel it’s a great time to take this opportunity to the next level and engage with the consumers at a deeper level, which is beyond just being a caller ID. We feel that in the last seven years, we have just touched the tip of the iceberg and there is so much more that Truecaller has to offer to ‘Bharat’.”
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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.
