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SKIL Travel promoted Trishal Rao as chief sales officer
Mumbai: India’s one of the end-to-end corporate travel solutions provider SKIL Travel has recently promoted Trishal Rao to chief sales officer. Currently working as the director of SKIL Travel, Trishal plays an important leadership role and exudes strong business strategies that have helped SKIL Travel to flourish in the growing travel trade market.
A seasoned executive known for driving businesses to success, Trishal possesses sharp analytical acumen that he has developed over the years through his diverse exposure in the dynamic hospitality sector. He has previously been a part of hospitality brands of repute like Oakwood and Hyatt which have aided in shaping up his strategic business development and execution. Over the years, Trishal’s role as director at SKIL Travel has helped the company in attaining the market-leading position in providing bespoke end-to-end corporate travel solutions. A team player with a strong collaborative aura, he has helped bring in several noteworthy recognitions and accolades for SKIL Travel on the back of providing exceptional services and spotless quality year on year.
Speaking about the promotion, Trishal Rao said, “It indeed is an honour to take on the new role of chief sales officer at SKIL Travel. While here at SKIL Travel, every day is filled with learnings, the new role will bring more opportunities to make the maximum out of and in turn help the company’s sales strategies to shape up better. Backed by our talented team, I am excited to take on the new role and work together to achieve untapped heights in business objectives.”
SKIL Travel managing director & founder Shylender Jindal added, “Trishal has brought a lot of development within SKIL Travel which goes beyond measure. While bringing in brilliant results, Trishal’s strong communication skills have only helped nurture good relations within the travel trade fraternity. With our trajectory to grow manifold, we at SKIL Travel are confident that Trishal is the right person to take on the role of chief sales officer. Under his aegis, SKIL Travel will indeed reach newer heights of success.”
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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.
