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Dell appoints Nipun Aggarwal country head: defence maritime & aerospace – OEM Solutions
GURUGRAM: Dell Technologies has tapped Nipun Aggarwal as its new country head for defence maritime and aerospace (OEM Solutions), based in Gurugram, Haryana. He joins the tech giant with a mission to chart growth in sectors where precision, strategy and innovation collide.
Aggarwal brings a rich blend of consulting and industry experience, having previously steered aerospace and defence practices at KPMG and PwC. Known for crafting sharp business strategies and growth plans, he has helped clients expand across India, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
From building advisory practices from scratch at BDO India to driving revenues from Rs 3 crore to Rs 11 crore at PwC, Aggarwal’s track record reads like a masterclass in business acceleration. He also has a stint in investment banking, having handled cross-border deals and structured finance projects worth millions.
At Dell, Aggarwal will focus on driving strategic initiatives in defence, aerospace, and maritime, blending advisory insights with execution muscle to boost the company’s OEM Solutions portfolio. With his arrival, Dell aims to navigate these high-stakes sectors with both agility and ambition.
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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.
