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Videocon d2h launches three new packs focusing on Star Sports
MUMBAI: Videocon d2h has launched three new subscription packages in the mid level price segment targeted at sports lovers.
The three new packs launched are: ‘Gold Maxi’ which is priced at Rs 260 per month and will consist of 328 channels and services including sports channels like Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) like Star Plus, Colors, Zee TV, Sony etc, Hindi movies channel like Max, Zee Cinema etc, Hindi news channels including Aaj Tak, NDTV India, IBN 7, India TV and regional language channels comprising all Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese and Gujarati channels and services.
The second pack launched is the ‘South Silver Maxi’ which will cost Rs 205 per month. The pack consists of 308 channels and services which includes sports channels like Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and all Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada language channels. The third is the ‘South Gold Maxi’ at Rs 270 per month. The pack comprises 364 channels and services includin sports channels like Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, all Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada channels and popular Hindi GECs.
“We have always been focused on offering customer centric packages and entertainment solutions. These new packs have been designed keeping in mind the requirements of consumers and his preferences of channels like Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 3. Consumers will now have more choice than ever before,” said Videocon director Saurabh Dhoot.
Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera added, “We have launched three new packs, giving our consumer the convenience of choosing the packs as per his requirements. As sports is a religion in India, we have included two major sports channels Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 in these new subscription packs at affordable prices.”
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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.
