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GCPL Indonesia CEO Rajesh Sethuraman takes on additional role as global business transformation & IT head
MUMBAI: Some executives climb the corporate ladder-Rajesh Sethuraman seems to be sprinting up it. The CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) Indonesia has now added another powerful title to his arsenal: Global business transformation and IT head. It’s a double act that promises to steer the multinational consumer goods giant into its next phase of innovation and digital excellence.
Announcing his expanded role on Linkedin, Sethuraman shared, “I’m happy to share that besides being CEO Indonesia, I also take on the additional responsibility of global business transformation and IT head at Godrej Consumer Products Limited!”
Sethuraman’s career reads like a corporate action thriller—each role a new challenge, each promotion another power move. He kicked off his career at Heinz India Limited, spent years crafting brand strategies at Hindustan Unilever, and honed his leadership across multiple continents at Unilever south Africa and Unilever Africa. From shaping Africa’s laundry strategy to spearheading homecare divisions, his trajectory was marked by sharp decision-making and market disruption.
At Hindustan Unilever, he orchestrated large-scale integrated operations, rewiring business processes for a superior customer experience. Then came his Indonesian chapter at Godrej, where he transformed the entity into a formidable FMCG force.
Godrej Consumer Products has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of consumer goods innovation. With Sethuraman’s expanded leadership, the brand signals a stronger commitment to efficiency, digital transformation, and unlocking new opportunities across international markets.
Now, with his added global responsibilities, he’s not just leading—he’s redefining the future of business transformation and IT for GCPL. With this expanded mandate, Sethuraman is expected to merge operational efficiency with tech-driven transformation, pioneering innovations that don’t just boost the bottom line but reshape the industry’s playing field.
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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.
