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Zomato honours Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh
Mumbai: As the legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper Sreejesh bids farewell to an illustrious 18-year career, Zomato, India’s food ordering & delivery platform has commemorated his remarkable journey with a special tribute. In Sreejesh’s hometown of Kochi, Zomato has painted a stunning mural that captures moments from his career.
The mural prominently features Sreejesh biting into his bronze medal from the Paris 2024 Games — a powerful symbol of his hard-earned success and the pride he has brought to the nation. The illustration is accompanied by the caption “Some bites mean more,” cleverly intertwining the significance of his athletic achievements with Zomato’s core message.
The tribute doesn’t end with a mural but also a print ad in Kochi and a social media collaboration with PR Sreejesh which delivers the same message.
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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.
