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Jaideep Juneja takes charge as JioStar VP- strategy, insight & marketing
MUMBAI: JioStar has appointed Jaideep Singh Juneja as vice president for strategy, insights and marketing, a move that signals the network’s bid to sharpen its game across both television and OTT. Confirming the update on his LinkedIn, Juneja said he was delighted to begin the new chapter.
Based in Hyderabad, he now leads the full spectrum of strategy, consumer insights and marketing across JioStar’s TV and digital businesses. The role builds on his earlier stint as head of marketing and strategy for Star Maa and JioHotstar Telugu where he delivered record ratings, standout show launches and introduced data led frameworks that strengthened content and marketing decisions across South India.
Before that, Juneja headed content strategy for JioStar’s Telugu TV channels during a period of transition following the Disney Star merger. His career spans a rich mix of media, OTT, e-commerce and fintech, with leadership roles at Rupeek, Flipkart and Viu. At Viu, he shaped growth across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and was recognised with the President’s Award for his contributions.
Juneja’s journey also includes steering consumer insights for multiple categories, scaling marketing teams across regions and leading strategy in high growth markets like Myanmar and Malaysia. Earlier in his career he worked with Nielsen where he managed key digital clients including Google and Amazon.
With his blend of consumer intuition and strategic muscle, JioStar will be hoping Juneja’s arrival sparks the next wave of audience growth and content resonance across its platforms.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
