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Aakarsh Gupta takes charge as head of operations at Nas Daily
MUMBAI: Looks like Nas Daily’s storytelling engine just found its new navigator. Aakarsh Gupta, the man who’s helped power billions of views and stories across continents, has been elevated to head of operations (global) at Nas Daily, where he’ll now lead 1000 Media, the company’s sister arm that crafts social media content for brands worldwide.
Over the past three years, Aakarsh has been one of the key architects of Nas Daily’s global rise, steering production teams that helped the platform cross 10 billion views and execute shoots in over 50 countries, from Sudan and Mongolia to Ecuador and Cuba. His work on projects like the “Religion Challenge” series pushed creative and cultural boundaries, blending storytelling with social exploration.
Before joining Nas Daily, Aakarsh worked with global powerhouses like Netflix, National Geographic, and Dubai Tourism, creating campaigns that inspired curiosity and human connection. His storytelling lens has always been global but his approach deeply personal.
Speaking about his new role, Aakarsh Gupta said, “At Nas Daily, everything we do is about connection people, ideas, and stories. My goal is to make our operations as creative and agile as our content. Because when our teams move fast and feel inspired, we create stories that bring the world a little closer together.”
As head of operations, Aakarsh’s next chapter will see him scale Nas Daily’s creative ecosystem streamlining workflows, mentoring creators, and ensuring every story travels faster, farther, and with purpose.
With Aakarsh at the helm, Nas Daily seems ready to turn every 1-minute story into a masterclass in global storytelling.
Brands
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.
