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Gozoop strengthens leadership with Megha Ahuja as group director
MUMBAI: Integrated marketing company Gozoop has appointed Megha Ahuja as group director – brand communications. Based out of the company’s Mumbai HQ, Ahuja will report to Gozoop vice president- national operations Premkumar Iyer.
Ahuja will lead the mandates of Dell, Bisleri, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, World Gold Council, and Tata Class Edge, the company said.
Prior to joining Gozoop, she was with L&K Saatchi, where she spearheaded account management for brands such as Renault Duster & Blackberrys Menswear. During her formative years as a marketer, Ahuja’s career spanned internationally with Leo Burnett Dubai & InPress Hakuhodo Dubai, where she was recognised for some award-winning and industry-shaping work.
“In Gozoop, I have found an organisation that deeply resonates with my core values,” said Megha Ahuja. “Gozoop’s digital-first brand approach aligns seamlessly with my vision of building brands across platforms and borders. In this constantly evolving marketing landscape, I hope to produce work and build brands that will be remembered for years to come. Gozoop’s 'freedom within a framework' operating system provides me the ideal environment to do so.”
Gozoop CEO & co-founder Ahmed Aftab Naqvi added, "In our uncompromising endeavour to build a people-first organisation, we are stronger with Megha on our side. With her impeccable account management skills and deep and diverse mainline experience in building consumer brands, Megha will play a pivotal role in partnering with and helping our brands win in the new world.”
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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.
