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Motorola dials up marketing game, appoints Gagandeep Bedi to lead India brand blitz
MUMBAI: Motorola just hit the speed dial on its India playbook. On 4 March 2025, the company announced Gagandeep Bedi as its new head of marketing for Motorola Mobility India. And let’s just say, this hire isn’t a soft launch—it’s a statement.
Reporting to Motorola Asia Pacific head of marketing Shivam Ranjan, Bedi will lead the brand’s marketing orchestra across the Indian terrain—where the smartphone war isn’t fought with specs alone, but with story, swagger and smart strategy.
“I am thrilled to join Motorola at such an exciting time in its growth journey. Motorola is an iconic brand with a strong legacy of innovation, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen its market presence in India,” said Bedi. “With a rapidly evolving consumer landscape, I am eager to drive impactful marketing strategies, enhance brand engagement, and contribute to the brand’s continued success in the country.”
Bedi comes equipped with a 17-year track record across top-tier names—Infinix, Tecno, Beetel, Reliance Jio, Samsung and Bharti Retail—where he’s launched and scaled brands, cracked GTM strategies, and helmed show-stopping product rollouts. From telcos to tech, his marketing toolkit’s seen more action than a flagship launch day.
“As we continue to expand our presence in India, I am excited to welcome Gagandeep Bedi to the team,” said Ranjan. “India is a key growth market for us in Asia Pacific and we are committed to grow aspiration and desire for our brand in the market.”
And it’s not just corporate optimism talking. Over the past two years, Motorola has seen double-digit premium-to-market growth and triple-digit YoY growth over the last three quarters. That’s not just momentum—it’s a market mood swing.
As Motorola revs up its innovation engine and sharpens its brand voice, Bedi’s entry could be the high-impact, high-decibel move the brand needs to dominate India’s hyper-competitive smartphone space.
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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.
