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Rahul Sandil appointed vice president & general manager of global marketing & communications at MediaTek
MUMBAI: MediaTek has announced the appointment of Rahul Sandil as vice president and general manager of global marketing and communications. With over 30 years of extensive experience in marketing, communications, and business development, Rahul brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the role. He is based in the US.
In his capacity as MediaTek’s chief Marcom executive, Rahul is responsible for overseeing the company’s global brand strategy, marketing innovation, strategic partnerships, and corporate communications, connecting cutting-edge technology with audiences around the world. His career is marked by a commitment to accelerating growth, launching industry-leading product lines, and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
Before joining MediaTek, Rahul held senior leadership roles at Micron Technology, Microsoft, Amazon, HTC, and other global organizations in the technology sector. As vice president of corporate Marketing at Micron, he was integral in shaping the company’s marketing strategy and brand development. Additionally, he has served as an advisor and mentor to various companies, leveraging his expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and advanced digital marketing to drive sustainable growth.
Rahul holds an MBA in marketing and international business from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, and a BA (Honors) in economics from St. Xavier’s College. He has also been actively involved in Aiesec, leading global initiatives to foster youth leadership and development.
As a passionate advocate for innovation and meaningful connections, Rahul is poised to propel MediaTek’s marketing and communications strategies to new heights, driving brand growth and transformative initiatives that resonate across industries.
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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.
