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Monk Media Network elevates Tanya Mathana as COO
MUMBAI: Content 360 agency Monk Media Network has announced the elevation of Tanya Mathana as the COO of the agency.
Mathana, who was earlier AVP brand strategy, joined the agency in 2017 and since then has played an integral role in the growth of the company.
In her new role, effective immediately, Tanya will head the agency operations and ensure that all teams are aligned to the singular vision of the agency. In her capacity as the new COO, her key responsibilities will also include overseeing New Venture Strategy and Company Administration.
Monk Media Network founder and CEO Ashish Patkar said, “We have always believed in elevating home grown talent. Tanya has been a key factor in our success over the past few years. Under her our client strategy offering was immensely strengthened. I look forward to partnering with her and all of our key stakeholders in ensuring a far more cohesive service offering for our clients. This elevation is key to our growth plan which will be announced in the next few weeks.”
Tanya Mathana commented, “It gives me immense pleasure to embark on this new journey at Monk Media Network. Together, with Ashish and the entire team, I am sure we will continue delivering long term strategies creating value propositions.”
Mathana is an experienced digital strategist having over 11 years of experience and a demonstrated history of working in the advertising industry. Skilled in brand planning & communication, digital strategy, market research, quantitative and qualitative research, digital marketing, and data and insight mining she has worked with DDB Mudra, Contract Advertising, Mirum and Everest Brand Solutions prior to joining Monk Media Network.
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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.
