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Vodafone urges people to upgrade life in latest ad
MUMBAI: Telecommunications service provider Vodafone has launched a new campaign encouraging customers to upgrade their life by upgrading their smartphones.
In partnership with mobile handset manufacturer Samsung, Vodafone has made a select range of Samsung 4G smartphones more affordable and accessible to customers by offering a cash-back of Rs 1500. The exclusive association enables customers to upgrade to Samsung’s popular 4G smartphone models like J2 Pro, J7 Nxt and J7 Max and enjoy a better quality camera phone along with super-fast internet speed, entertainment and seamless connectivity.
Vodafone India executive vice president of marketing Siddharth Banerjee says, “Customer expectations from their smart devices and service providers are rapidly evolving with the advent of newer technologies and smarter devices. Our recent communication reiterates Vodafone’s partnership with Samsung enabling customers to upgrade to an aspiring 4G smartphone and enjoy a rich voice and data experience on Vodafone SuperNet 4G.”
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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.
