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Chand Das gets Account Director – digital & TV (south) role at JioStar
MUMBAI: Chandan Das has been appointed as Account Director – digital & TV revenue generation – south at JioStar Network. He transitions from Disney Star where he was region head – south, responsible for ad sales of Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies and Star Kiran channels.
In his new role at JioStar, Das will lead digital and TV revenue generation, focusing on monetisation of key properties like BigBoss, Star Parivar Awards, and various digital IPs, along with OTT platform and TV channel inventories across markets.
Das brings over 14 years of experience in business development and project management, having previously managed a Rs 250 crore-plus business portfolio for Star Plus and Disney Kids channels in the southern region. He has also worked with HT Media and Info Edge India in various sales leadership roles.
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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.
