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Amit Sahrawat promoted to senior director at Samsung Electronics
Noida-based tech leader to drive innovation in communication and firmware
MUMBAI: Samsung Electronics has promoted Amit Sahrawat to senior director, effective March 2026. Based in Noida, Amit will lead strategic research and development initiatives, focusing on enhancing communication protocols, system software, and next-generation firmware to boost device performance and collaboration across teams.
Sharing his excitement, Amit said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as senior director at Samsung Electronics! I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from my team, seniors, mentors and peers. I feel fortunate to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, and we are transforming to create solutions and products that make a meaningful impact on society. In this role, I remain committed to fostering a culture of innovation, growth and leading AI initiatives to achieve great things.”
Amit brings over 18 years of experience at Samsung Electronics, progressing through roles from senior chief engineer to director. His career has focused on system architecture, embedded programming, team leadership, and technical vision. Before Samsung, he contributed to Conexant Systems and Network Programs India Ltd, honing his expertise in system software and communication protocols.
With this elevation, Amit is set to steer Samsung’s R&D ambitions, shaping the next wave of technology solutions that blend performance, collaboration and innovation.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
