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Rudrajit Ghosh appointed SVP and head of supply chain at Havells
NOIDA: Havells Group has added a seasoned operations heavyweight to its leadership ranks with the appointment of Rudrajit Ghosh as senior vice president and head of supply chain. Based in Noida, Ghosh steps into the role at a time when speed, scale and smart logistics are becoming central to India’s manufacturing story.
Calling the move a meaningful milestone, Ghosh said Havells represents the best of Indian engineering and innovation, with a culture that rewards bold thinking and long term vision. He described the opportunity as a chance to build for the future with purpose, while contributing to an organisation known for its values as much as its scale.
Ghosh brings with him nearly three decades of deep supply chain experience across some of the country’s most respected companies. His career spans leadership roles at Nestlé, ITC, ICI Paints and Emami, where he worked across factory operations, distribution, exports and large scale network redesigns.
Most recently, he served with Nestlé for over 12 years, including senior roles leading distribution and Exim for South Asia and a zonal logistics mandate covering 14 markets across Asia, Oceania and Africa. His work focused on future ready logistics, sustainability, automation and leading teams across diverse cultures and regulatory landscapes.
Reflecting on his journey, Ghosh credited mentors across organisations for shaping his leadership philosophy, with particular gratitude to former Nestlé India chairman and MD Suresh Narayanan for lessons in calm leadership, humility and integrity.
As Havells sharpens its supply chain engine to support growth and innovation, Ghosh’s appointment signals a clear intent to combine global best practices with home grown ambition. For an industry often seen as behind the scenes, this move puts the supply chain firmly in the spotlight.
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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.
