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Talking Point Communications joins Global PR Network Iprex to go worldwide
NEW DELHI: Talking Point Communications, part of the IJCP Group, has joined Iprex, a worldwide network of independent communications and marketing agencies. The move opens doors for the firm to collaborate across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, helping clients tell their stories seamlessly across borders while keeping local flavour intact.
The agency, which offers services from public relations and reputation management to digital campaigns, content creation, film production and events, now gains access to a global playground of expertise. Within the IJCP Group, Talking Point works alongside Red Comet Films, IJCP Publications and Medtalks, blending strategic communications with content and filmmaking capabilities.
In India, Talking Point’s client roster reads like a who’s who: leading e-commerce platforms, healthcare and pharmaceutical brands, FMCG giants, venture capital firms, SaaS companies, lifestyle and travel brands, NGOs and more.
Talking Point Communications founder Naina Aggarwal Ahuja said, “As organisations spread across borders, communications needs to travel with them. Joining Iprex lets us coordinate global narratives while staying rooted locally, ensuring stories are clear, consistent and impactful.”
Iprex global president Ann-Marie O’Sullivan added, “We seek partners who bring both local insight and a collaborative mindset. Talking Point strengthens our presence and adds depth to the expertise our clients can tap into worldwide.”
Evolving from a traditional PR network, Iprex now offers partners shared knowledge, specialised capabilities and collaborative resources to tackle complex communication challenges across markets. For Talking Point, it’s a ticket to take Indian creativity global, without losing touch with homegrown nuance.
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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.
