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WOW Skin Science appoints Deepika Sabharwal Tewari as chief brand officer
Mumbai: Personal care brand WOW Skin Science has roped in Deepika Sabharwal Tewari as its chief brand officer.
Deepika will be responsible for driving brand strategy, digital content & communication, and product category for WOW Skin Science, Shaving Station, Body Cupid, and Nature Derma. She will focus on strengthening the brands in India and will drive deep consumer engagement across all channels, the brand said in a statement.
Deepika comes with a rich blend of experience in brand building, marketing, communication, and business roles across multiple industry and consumer segments. Prior to WOW, she was associated with Tanishq as chief marketing officer where she led the e-commerce business of the jewellery brand and also managed Mia and Goldplus. Her past stints also include Ogilvy India where she was a senior business head for brands like Asian Paints, Ponds, Gujarat Tourism, and Hutch.
“We warmly welcome Deepika to the WOW family,” said WOW Skin Science co-founder Manish Chowdhary. “With her extensive experience in building brands and consumer segments, we believe that she will truly help WOW reach the next stage of our growth journey. Rooted in Indian ethos and culture, the brand aims to bring a piece of India to every consumer in the personal care and wellness space. We are a digital-first brand that has grown across channels and markets but we believe that the best is yet to come.”
“The essence to building a great brand and a great business is in the art of storytelling and WOW Skin Science is a great storyteller that focuses on natural & toxin-free bases and brings to everyone a sustainable approach with its product portfolio,” said Deepika. “I look forward to this journey of growth and innovation across India and the international market, paving the way for WOW Skin Science to become the global Indian brand.”
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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.
