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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India appoints Karishhma Kumar as CIO
MUMBAI: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has appointed Karishhma Kumar as chief information officer, strengthening its leadership as the group accelerates its digital and technology-led transformation in the Indian market.
In her new role, Kumar will lead enterprise-wide IT strategy, digital transformation and technology operations, with a mandate to drive operational efficiency, innovation and business-aligned solutions across manufacturing, sales and corporate functions. The appointment underlines the group’s push to build a scalable, future-ready and digitally empowered automotive ecosystem.
Before joining Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, Kumar held senior leadership roles at Beiersdorf, Otis Elevator Co., Tata Motors Insurance Broking and Advisory Services, and Tata Motors, where she led large-scale digital, IT and manufacturing technology initiatives across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Earlier in her career, she worked in strategic account management and business development roles at Omnitech Infosolutions, Futurism Technologies and DesignTech Systems.
Kumar’s experience spans IT governance, cloud and CRM platforms, digital transformation, emerging technologies, programme management and process optimisation. She holds an MBA in marketing and systems and has completed executive programmes at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
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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.
