Brands
Nissan taps Gagan Mangal to steer India communications
Yokohama: Nissan Motor India has appointed Gagan Mangal as head of communications, drafting in a seasoned automotive communicator as it steps up its brand revival in a fiercely competitive market.
Effective January 12, Mangal is based in Gurugram and will lead communications for Nissan Motor India, reporting to Katherine Zachary, vice-president international communications, and working closely with Saurabh Vatsa, managing director of the India business.
Mangal joined from Volkswagen India, where he headed press and marketing communications. A management graduate with more than 18 years of experience, he has worked across corporate communications and marketing roles at major automotive manufacturers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai.
His career has been defined by integrated communications strategies spanning product launches, large-scale events and brand campaigns, alongside building strong national and regional media narratives.
Vatsa said Mangal’s appointment came at a pivotal moment as Nissan accelerated its brand resurgence and readied new product launches, adding that his grasp of the Indian media landscape would strengthen the company’s communications strategy.
Zachary echoed the sentiment, saying Mangal’s leadership would be critical as Nissan entered a new phase in India.
The mandate is clear. With products on the horizon and competition tightening, Nissan is betting on sharper storytelling, tighter media engagement and a louder voice.
Brands
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.
