Brands
Wrap2Earn takes brands on a ‘bus-ted’ new ride
MUMBAI: Talk about a move in the right direction! Wrap2Earn is hitting the advertising fast lane with its latest partnership with Uber Shuttle, Uber’s intracity bus service for corporate commuters. The Mumbai-based transit advertising firm now holds exclusive rights to manage both exterior and in-vehicle branding across Uber Shuttle’s fleet of over 1,000 buses zipping through more than 50 curated routes in two of India’s busiest metros.
With over a million monthly bookings, Uber Shuttle has become the preferred ride for professionals who value comfort, reliability and consistency. And that’s precisely the audience brands are keen to catch on the move. From the outside wraps that dominate cityscapes to in-bus displays targeting over 50,000 monthly riders, the collaboration promises high visibility, measurable reach and cost-effective impact.
Uber Shuttle India Head Amit Deshpande said, “Uber Shuttle has quickly emerged as the preferred daily choice for working professionals. With this partnership, it becomes a canvas for brands to engage with professionals through smart advertising.”
The partnership also arrives at a time when static outdoor ads are losing traction. For the price of a single hoarding, brands can instead wrap up to 20 shuttle buses, each covering hundreds of kilometres daily and connecting with millions of urban commuters.
Wrap2Earn founder and CEO Elmer Dsilva added, “Uber Shuttle represents one of India’s most loved and trusted shared mobility networks. Our partnership makes it possible for advertisers to connect with a highly relevant audience through media that is both effective and measurable.”
With routes spanning major residential and business hubs, this alliance ensures brands aren’t just seen, they’re remembered. After all, in the race for attention, it seems the wheels of creativity are firmly in motion.
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.
