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Livpure appoints Rahul Khanna to lead strategic business unit for appliances
Mumbai: Livpure, a leading SAR Group company specialising in water purification and appliance technology, has appointed Rahul Khanna as head of its strategic business unit for appliances. Bringing over 17 years of industry experience with top brands like Panasonic, LG, and Samsung, Khanna is set to lead Livpure’s appliance division toward accelerated growth and innovation.
Before joining Livpure, Khanna served as Samsung Electronics, product management head for living product appliances, where his expertise in product development and market expansion contributed to impressive growth and customer satisfaction. In his new role, Khanna will focus on product portfolio management, business strategy, and expanding Livpure’s market presence while enhancing brand visibility.
Expressing excitement about his new role, Khanna stated, “I am honoured to join Livpure, a company known for its commitment to quality and customer-centric innovation. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Livpure to drive product excellence, elevate the customer experience, and further solidify our market position.”
Livpure, MD & CEO, Rakesh Kaul welcomed Khanna’s appointment, saying, “We are excited to welcome Rahul to the Livpure family. His industry knowledge and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we aim to strengthen our foothold in the appliance market. With Rahul at the helm, we are well-positioned to achieve new milestones and deliver outstanding value to our customers.”
Under Khanna’s leadership, Livpure aims to expand its appliance lineup, reinforcing its dedication to quality, innovation, and market leadership.
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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.
