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Unstop’s World Cup Quiz Festival amps up cricket fever
Mumbai: With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup just around the corner, the cricket fever is running high across the country. Unstop, a community engagement and hiring platform for students and graduates, has announced an event that will be a delight for cricket lovers – the World’s Biggest Cricket Quiz Festival, a digital contest which will run for 45 days all through the duration of the World Cup.
The digital playground of the quiz will have 45 overs, or daily quizzes, for participants to attempt and win the grand prize. There will be six deliveries, or questions, per quiz. Participants will have the chance to test their cricketing prowess, challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts, and win exciting prizes.
Participants must maintain a streak of playing ten sequential quizzes in order to be eligible to win prizes. On match days for Team India, Unstop will offer two times reward points. Further, before the actual final of the World Cup, Unstop will conduct the Grand Finale of the quiz with the Top 6 participants. The winner of the Grand Finale shall be crowned the Champion of the Quiz and will take home a whopping Rs 1,00,000 prize money. The other finalists will also get attractive cash prizes, as will other players on the global leaderboard.
The World’s Biggest Cricket Quiz Festival promises to be a global phenomenon, with participants from across the world coming together to celebrate the sport’s rich history and vibrant future. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket buff or a novice eager to learn, this quiz is an opportunity to revel in the magic of cricket.
Unstop founder and CEO Ankit Aggarwal, said, “I’ve always enjoyed cricket and the atmosphere during the World Cup is surreal. With a community of young talent who love sports, we at Unstop had to do something to engage them during this World Cup that’s fun and adds value at the same time. We look forward to hosting the quiz and are confident that participants will have one of the best experiences showcasing their knowledge of the game while supporting our men in blue”.
Unstop VP, marketing & growth Alekhya Chakrabarty, added, “The DNA of Unstop is quizzing. With the Cricket World Cup coming back to India after 12 long years, we felt it is natural to combine quizzing with the game to give birth to this competition for our community. The questions are going to be fun and there are going to be googlies aplenty. The 45-day long extravaganza will see continuous engagement for our users off the field while enjoying the on-field action all through the World Cup.’’
Individuals of all ages are eligible to take part in the quiz. All you need to have is a love and passion for cricket!
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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.
