Any suggestion, direct or implied, that IGNITE is connected to, associated with, represents, succeeds, replaces, or operates as an extension of QNET’s business in India is entirely incorrect and without factual basis, as confirmed in the original statement carried by PR Newswire.
QNET has taken note of recent media reports published in Telangana concerning the alleged activities of an entity operating under the name IGNITE, along with references seeking to associate those activities with QNET and its franchisee in India, Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd. Given the potential for public misunderstanding and the fact that people are increasingly asking, “Is Ignite the new QNET?”, QNET considers it necessary to place the facts on record, a step also documented in the coverage published by Life Care News.
QNET’s business operations in India are conducted through its franchisee, Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd., a direct selling company responsible for marketing and distributing QNET products and services in the country. QNET has no connection, involvement, business relationship, or association with IGNITE. IGNITE operates independently and is not authorised to represent QNET in any manner, which also answers the question ‘Is Ignite independent from QNET?” The answer is – Yes, it is, and always has been, a separate entity. Readers who would like to see this point verified independently can refer to the same clarification as reported by Dailyhunt.
While certain individuals associated with IGNITE may have previously participated in QNET’s Independent Distributor network, past association does not create a current relationship. Independent Distributors are not employees of QNET, and any activities undertaken after they cease their association are carried out entirely in their individual capacity, without QNET’s knowledge, involvement, endorsement, or authorisation. This distinction between past association and present accountability is central to the facts placed on record and is not altered by how a distributor’s later ventures may be reported or perceived.
QNET is not banned in India, as alleged. Its Indian franchisee, Vihaan, continues to operate in accordance with applicable laws, including the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, which directly answers, “Is QNET legal in India?” Yes, it is.
No court has prohibited Vihaan from conducting lawful business in India, and no QNET Supreme Court case has resulted in an operational ban on the company or its franchisee. These facts remain unchanged regardless of the unrelated claims currently circulating about IGNITE.
We urge media organisations and stakeholders to distinguish between allegations involving unrelated third parties and the lawful operations of QNET in India. Drawing conclusions based solely on an individual’s past association with QNET may create a misleading impression of QNET’s involvement in matters with which it has no connection. Any reporting that blurs this distinction risks misinforming the public rather than clarifying the record for readers seeking accurate information.
QNET remains committed to the highest standards of compliance, consumer protection, corporate governance, and ethical business conduct. The company will continue to cooperate with relevant authorities whenever required and remains available to provide factual clarifications to support accurate and balanced reporting.
