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Amarinder Butalia named Managing Partner, Ogilvy Delhi NCR
MUMBAI: Ogilvy announces the elevation of Amarinder Butalia, to the position of Managing Partner, Ogilvy Delhi NCR. Amarinder has over 22 years of experience in the business and has been with Ogilvy for the last 6 years, in Mumbai and Gurugram, donning many hats. She has led multiple business relationships across Cadbury, Star, Sprite, KFC, GSK, BMW. Her brands have won multiple Effies both in India and Asia Pacific.
On her appointment, Kapil Arora, President, Ogilvy North said, “Amarinder is a true blue Ogilvy brand custodian and client partner. Over the years she has displayed time and again, her ability to embrace change, shepherd great work and nurture long term client relationships. Her new role is a key component of Ogilvy Gurugram’s Next Chapter strategy and I’m confident that we have a leader in Amarinder, who will help consistently deliver on our credo to Make Brands Matter.”
Amarinder adds, “I am excited about the new role and look forward to help grow the Ogilvy Gurugram offering for a brave new world, with creativity at its heart. I am also keen to foster a workplace culture that is open, transparent, diverse and inclusive – values that have always been at the heart of Ogilvy.”
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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.
