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BBH India appoints Anupam Chauhan as senior vice president – account management
Mumbai: BBH India, part of Publicis Groupe India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anupam Chauhan as the senior vice president – account management.
Based out of the agency’s Gurgaon office, Chauhan’s mandate will be to lead and drive the account management function. Anupam will report directly to BBH India chief operating officer and managing director Himanshu Saxena.
Speaking about Anupam’s appointment, BBH India COO & MD Himanshu Saxena said, “We are thrilled to welcome Anupam to our leadership team. Anupam’s stellar track record of delivering high-impact campaigns for globally renowned brands aligns perfectly with BBH’s Zag philosophy and mission. His wealth of experience and passion for creating exceptional client work will undoubtedly strengthen our team and further enhance our creative prowess. Anupam’s arrival signifies our commitment to delivering top-tier creative solutions for our clients and reinforces our position as a leading force in Delhi-NCR market.”
As the senior vice president – account management, Chauhan will play a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s future growth and continuing to build on BBH India’s legacy of delivering ground-breaking advertising campaigns.
Talking about his new role at BBH India, Chauhan said, “I’m really thrilled to join the enthusiastic and forward-thinking team at BBH India and the Publicis Groupe India network. They are prepared for the future, driven by passion and purpose, and focused on success for their business and clients. BBH India stands out in its ability to offer clients complete marketing and branding strategies in today’s multi-screen era. The agency is witnessing great growth and momentum, and I’m excited to be a part of their adventure.”
“I look forward to leveraging my expertise in driving business growth for both organically and new, delivering exceptional results for clients with the network’s power of one approach. With Himanshu and Parikshit leading the way, we will together keep pushing the limits of what can be done in advertising and craft campaigns that truly change the game for our clients and their audiences,” he further added.
Chauhan brings with him a wealth of experience, with 18+ years of proven success in leading advertising agency teams across India, Southeast Asia, the UK, and Canada. His distinguished career is marked by his exceptional ability to orchestrate high-impact integrated campaigns for globally renowned brands, including Nestle, Reckitt, Suntory, Pernod Ricard, Hewitt Packard, SC Johnson, Zomato, Aviva, and American Express. Anupam is deeply committed to achieving success and is known for his role in leading teams to create unforgettable campaigns that leave a lasting impact.
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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.
