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Guneet Anand named global revenue head at Whisper Media
NEW DELHI: Whisper Media has appointed Star TV’s former head of international business Guneet Anand as global revenue head. He will be based in Mumbai.
In his new role starting November, Anand will be responsible for driving revenue growth across global markets of Whisper Media, with a key focus on India. This marks his return to India after stints in the United Kingdom and the United States where he was heading operations for Star TV’s international markets. Prior to that, he was head of ad sales for the Hindi general entertainment cluster at Star India.
Guneet Anand said, "I am excited and looking forward to join a business which is revolutionizing the way brands reach out to consumers. Whisper Media has a strong international footprint and we are charting out a strong roadmap for India".
Whisper Media’s India operations began in January 2019 and have delivered 6000+ brand embeds across 65+ campaigns for over 40 brands.
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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.
