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Raj Kamble quits BBH, Russell Barett takes over
MUMBAI: Raj Kamble, managing partner at BBH India, has called it quits.
Russell Barett, who served in the agency as executive creative director up till now, will replace Kamble.
Prior to his post at BBH, Kamble was senior vice-president and creative director, global P&G and Gillette businesses, BBDO Worldwide New York.
BBH global founder Sir John Hegarty said in an official statement released by the agency, “It is always sad when great creative people leave you, but it‘s even greater when you can promote an outstanding creative leader from within. Barett has created most of our best work and put BBH India on the creative map. I believe with his creative leadership our Mumbai office will go from strength to strength.”
Barett, who joined BBH India in April 2010 as executive creative director, will join managing partners Subhash Kamath and Partha Sinha in leading the Indian operations. In the past year, Barett has handled campaigns for clients such as Google Chrome, TVS Wego, World Gold Council, and VAT 69, amongst others.
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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.
