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Virat Kohli & Ola team up against Delhi air pollution
MUMBAI: With Delhi-NCR battling smog and heavy air pollution levels over the past week, Ola has kicked off the fourth leg of its year-long campaign, #FarakPadtaHai. The campaign was launched on 5 June, World Environment Day, to raise awareness about congestion and pollution issues and encourage the adoption of shared mobility.
Taking Ola’s innings ahead, Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli has joined the fight. Bringing attention towards deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, Kohli urged his fans and followers to adopt shared mobility solutions like metro trains, buses, and Ola Share, through his social media platforms.
Virat’s tweet – https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/930856114186477568
Virat’s Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1566369543450143&id=326546224099154
Virat’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/BbhleplgTaj/
Fighting the issue of vehicular pollution and congestion through its #FarakPadtaHai campaign, Ola pledged its support to Kohli by promising free rides for all first time Ola Share users, once every week of the year; appealing citizens to retweet Virat’s tweet, bringing more attention to the benefits of ridesharing.
Ola COO Vishal Kaul said, “The pollution in Delhi is concerning. It is important that each one of us, in our own meaningful way, fight this battle as our own. We are thrilled to have a youth icon like Virat Kohli join the #FarakPadtaHai campaign in India’s fight against air pollution, especially in the capital city. We urge all citizens to spread the message of switching to shared mobility, by travelling by bus, metro or take an Ola Share. It is indeed a small step but will lead to a big change! Ola is committed to helping every citizen take that first step by unlocking free rides for all new Share users once every week for the rest of the year.”
By creating flat fares zones across Delhi-NCR on Ola Share, Ola is encouraging the adoption of shared rides and greener mobility as small steps towards making a big difference. Share pass has tremendously helped in reducing the barriers to trial for Ola Share which can be availed at Rs 35 across Delhi NCR. Additionally, a 10-ride pass is available at just Rs 10, enabling pocket-friendly commute around NCR with shared rides at flat fares.
In addition to encouraging adoption of shared commute, Ola is also distributing spider plant saplings at various metro stations to commuters. Spider plant offers many health benefits and is commonly used to remove harmful chemicals from the air, proving helpful in the current high pollution conditions.
Brands
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.
