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Aditya Bangera named associate director at WPP Media
Ex-GroupM leader steps up to steer strategy and delivery
MUMBAI: WPP Media has appointed Aditya Bangera as the new associate director, stepping into a leadership role that places him at the helm of strategic media initiatives and integrated campaign delivery for high-profile clients within the WPP network.
Bangera’s elevation marks another milestone in a career built on performance precision and operational rigour. At WPP Media, he will drive cross-channel strategies, align teams across disciplines and ensure campaigns move from concept to conversion with clockwork efficiency.
The appointment follows a strong run at GroupM, where he was recently promoted to senior manager. Over a two-and-a-half year stint, Bangera rose from manager to senior manager, earning recognition for consistently delivering results in performance marketing and refining operational frameworks.
Before GroupM, he held managerial roles at Publicis Groupe and Publicis Media, sharpening his expertise in digital strategy and account leadership. His grounding in paid search began at iProspect, following an early stint at eBrandz Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he cut his teeth in pay-per-click management.
A commerce graduate from Vivek Education Society’s Arts & Commerce College, Bangera has steadily climbed the media ladder, pairing analytical depth with hands-on execution.
With his move to associate director, WPP Media gains a leader seasoned in both numbers and nuance, ready to turn media plans into measurable momentum.
Brands
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.
