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What if, asks Kyoorius Designyatra
MUMBAI: All great things are achieved by making that extra effort. Kyoorius Designyatra, in its ninth year, will explore what it takes to create something new and unprecedented.
The annual conferences on creativity, themed ‘What if?’ will bring together speakers from around the world who redefine conventions and use radical approaches that push people to think beyond clichés. Where others see risks and obstacles, they see opportunities.
Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal said, “If you are looking to discuss the latest trends in digital, design and brand strategy or simply expose yourself to the most radical thinkers today, Designyatra is the platform to do just that. Here the barriers between young and old, senior and junior are dissolved, and interaction between designers, marketers, brands as well as young professionals and students, is welcomed and encouraged.”
The event will be held from 11 to 13 September and will be attended by 1300 delegates over three days at the Grand Hyatt in Goa. Kyoorius Designyatra brings radical and divergent ideas into focus through formats ranging from talks and workshops, breakout sessions to portfolio reviews, allowing the audience multiple levels of interaction.
Speakers will curate talks keeping in mind the Indian context.
IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra will look at the latest in digital – discovering new ways to realise its potential as a marketing and communication tool for India’s mobile audiences. An entire day will be dedicated to deconstructing the newest technological innovations, decoding online marketing, exploring content strategy for consumer engagement and ways to humanise digital.
Kyoorius Designyatra will engage in stimulating discussions, creative collaborations and interactions. Designyatra offers the opportunity to expand professional networks, meet the most innovative entrepreneurs and mingle with industry professionals.
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.
