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Lexar on-boards Advent PR as its strategic brand communication partner
Mumbai: The global brand name in flash memory solutions, Lexar has announced the appointment of Advent Public Relations, an award-winning research-based PR Consultancy, as its strategic brand and digital communication partner.
In its role, Advent PR shall be responsible for formulating and adopting an integrated communication channel route, aimed at enhancing and reinforcing the corporate leadership position in India as well as driving the consumer engagement through digital and influencer marketing, in a phased manner.
Lexar has been a trusted global brand name in flash memory solutions for over 25 years, with its award-winning line-up of products including memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers, solid-state drives, and DRAM, committed to providing the right solution to fit everyone’s needs. All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in their quality labs with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.
Talking about the development, Lexar’s Director Gaurav Mathur said, “The rising demand for the low-cost storage solution across various applications is emerging as one of the key factors for the growth of flash memory solution industry in India and this is where we see a huge potential for Lexar to grow in the Indian market.”
“To meet our vision and required goal, it is imperative to on-board an expert consultancy in the field of Tech Communication, who with their expertise could devise and implement the right brand strategy to enhance our presence across print, electronic, online, and social media. Advent PR met our criteria and we are elated to have them on board as our prospective communications partner,” he added.
Advent Public Relations Director Kheman Kumar said “We are happy to announce as the recognized communications and digital partners for Lexar for the Indian market. Advent Public Relations as an agency is committed to understanding the client’s needs and delivering the best. We look forward to working closely with the brand’s marketing team and designing result-driven strategies for the brand which shall boost & achieve brand objectives.”
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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.
