Brands
Amritraj Kaur takes the helm as Carrefour India marketing head
MUMBAI: Carrefour India has welcomed Amritraj Kaur as its new head of marketing, signalling an exciting new chapter for the retail giant. Kaur brings a wealth of experience across some of India’s most prominent retail and FMCG brands, promising a fresh wave of creativity and customer-focused strategies.
“I’m thrilled to begin this journey with Carrefour India, a brand with strong global roots and a clear promise to its customers,” Kaur said. “I look forward to building, learning, and delivering impact together.”
Kaur joins Carrefour after leading marketing and CRM at Lots Wholesale Solutions, where she drove 6–7 per cent year-on-year growth in customer transactions and launched the company’s first two-tiered loyalty programme. She has also held senior marketing roles at BnC Foods, Flipkart Wholesale, Walmart, Future Group, Amira Foods, and Spencer’s Retail, making her a seasoned strategist in omni-channel growth, digital campaigns, and customer experience.
From pioneering innovative loyalty schemes to orchestrating large-format store launches and influencer-driven campaigns, Kaur’s career is a testament to blending creativity with measurable results. At Carrefour India, she is set to shape marketing initiatives that not only elevate the brand but also deepen engagement with its customers across the country.
Her appointment reflects Carrefour’s ongoing focus on strengthening its presence in India’s competitive retail market, promising a blend of international expertise and local insight under Kaur’s stewardship.
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.
