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StrateRise Consulting appoints Jagat N Singh as VP government relations
Media veteran to steer govt engagement and expand ICE programmes
MUMBAI: StrateRise Consulting has brought a seasoned media hand into its leadership ranks, appointing industry veteran Jagat N Singh as vice president government relations.
In his new role, Singh will lead the firm’s engagement with government bodies and public sector undertakings while also working to drive revenue growth through the government’s Information, Communication and Engagement programmes. These initiatives span public relations, events, films and media campaigns.
Founder and CEO Yuvraj Mehta said Singh’s experience across media and industry would strengthen the firm’s growing government practice.
“We are happy to welcome Mr Singh to our leadership team. His deep understanding of industry and media will help StrateRise further strengthen its government practice. We continue to invest in quality talent as we build an Indian consulting firm with a global footprint aligned with the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister,” Mehta said.
Singh said he was looking forward to contributing to the firm’s next phase of growth.
“I am excited to join StrateRise and work with such a talented team. My focus will be on strengthening the firm’s government practice while contributing to its continued growth and making a meaningful difference to our communities, the country and the industry,” he said.
Before joining StrateRise, Singh spent nearly two and a half decades in the media and communications sector, holding leadership roles across major networks including NDTV, Network18, TV Today Network and ITV.
With Singh now leading the government relations mandate, StrateRise Consulting is aiming to deepen its engagement with public institutions while expanding its presence in government-led communication initiatives.
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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.
