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WOW Skin Science onboards Sandeep Ghoshal as head of international business
Mumbai: Personal care brand WOW Skin Science has announced the appointment of Sandeep Ghoshal as head of international business.
With his vast repertoire in the said field, Ghoshal will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding the international market for Body Cupid Pvt Ltd with a special focus on WOW Skin Science in APAC, Middle East, and in the African regions by setting up a strong team and building robust partnerships, said the company.
With an extensive experience of 16 years in the FMCG industry, Ghoshal’s core competencies lie in international business development, trade marketing, and retailer management. Previously, as Godrej Consumer Products Ltd’s deputy general manager, he led their international business across various geographies of APAC, Europe, CIS, and North America. With his proficiency in communication skills and collaboration, he has lent his expertise and worked as a senior business manager (APAC) with BIC. He has also worked as a national trade marketing manager for Himalaya Herbals and escalated to become business manager for their Latin American & Caribbean markets.
Speaking on the new appointment, WOW Skin Science, co-founder, Manish Chowdhary said, “With this vast knowledge in understanding business development in the overseas market, he is a resourceful personnel who will drive the growth trajectory for WOW Skin Science and take it one step further to achieve our goals and objectives. We look forward to having Sandeep as an asset to the organisation who will make our vision of becoming a global Indian brand in its truest sense.”
Elated about his new role, Ghoshal said, “When you think of truly iconic brands, they transcend their country of origin and are known the world over for their superior quality and their ability to deliver on customer promise every single time. We have the same vision for WOW Skin Science. We want WOW to be the first truly global Indian brand with their strong ‘nature inspired’ positioning & world-class packaging to reach every nook and corner beyond India.”
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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.
