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Hike GST, but allow input tax credit for QSRs that employ many: Amit Jatia

In a Q&A, Vice-Chairman of Westlife Development which operates McDonald's in West and South India, says his outfit has neither laid off any of its 10,000 employees not cut their pay

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Amit Jatia, Vice-Chairman of Westlife Development

3 min read Last Updated : May 16 2020 | 11:41 PM IST

Amit Jatia, Vice-Chairman of Westlife Development which operates McDonald’s India restaurants in West and South India, and has market leadership in the burger market, talks to Pavan Lall about new operating standards the parent company has set, challenges for the QSR business here, and how the epidemic has impacted business. Edited Excerpts:

How has the epidemic impacted you, and what sort of toll is it taking on the staff and your company?

Of our 320 locations, between 80 and 100 restaurants are doing delivery, and in limited cases takeaway and pick up. So, of course, our business is seeing an

Topics : Coronavirus Westlife Development McDonald's India GST cess Fast food restaurants Fast food brands

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