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Advent Public Relations onboards Dr Divya Saksena as director of content strategy
Mumbai: Advent Public Relations Pvt Ltd, an established communication consulting firm of Delhi, has announced a significant addition to its leadership team, with the appointment of Dr Divya Saksena as the director of content strategy. In her new role, Dr Saksena will oversee brainstorming, research and competition mapping with a view to implementing innovative ideas and storylines, that synchronize with client company goals. She will spearhead the team in creating international-level content, aligned with global benchmarks as well as client objectives.
Dr Saksena brings with her over thirty years of expertise, both national and international, having worked in USA, Canada, and India. With a PhD from the USA, she has held fellowships and key positions at prestigious institutions such as George Washington University (GWU), Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Delhi University and Shiv Nadar University, where she made significant contributions to the fields of research, business communication and professional writing. Her wide experience across modern and traditional platforms and technologies means that her strength lies in synergizing intellectual creativity with hi-tech digital platforms. With such a stimulating combination of non-formal approaches and established communication strategies, she aims to accomplish cutting-edge PR targets for our clients.
Brimming with enthusiasm, Dr Divya Saksena stated, “I’m excited at the prospect of working with the Advent team to bring together technology, research, and creativity. By applying ultra-modern, international and multicultural approaches, we aim to create memorable content across a variety of projects in our pursuit of excellence. We will focus on wide-spectrum brand-building for our clients while also reinforcing traditional strategies in our work.”
Sharing the same dynamism, Advent Public Relations Pvt Ltd director Kheman Kumar said, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr Divya Saksena onboard with us. Her expertise of keeping pace with key industry trends ensures that our content is always relevant and innovative, helping our clients to carve a niche within their industry. Her extensive international experience and proven track record of innovation in communication strategies and professional writing at all levels make her an invaluable asset to our organization. We are confident that, with her guidance and intellectual maturity, our creative endeavors will reach new heights”.
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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.
