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Schbang brings in Jennifer Chhor as vice president of integrated solutions
Mumbai: With talents across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and now London, UK, Schbang continues to strengthen its senior leadership. The company ropes in Jennifer Chhor as vice president of integrated solutions. She will help grow the digital media and marketing business at Schbang’s headquarters in Mumbai.
Chhor joins from Tata Consumer Products, where she was the associate director of digital media and marketing. She led digital media and social marketing across all business units at Tata Consumer Products and worked on Tata Tea’s debut in the metaverse.
She brings over 11 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, having worked with brands like Maybelline New York, Ariel, Godrej Aer, Cadbury Bournvita, and BBlunt.
Previously, Chhor was leading marketing and media at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd where she led the digital business for brands across the African continent along with other brands in the Indian portfolio. She also handled the e-commerce business for BBLUNT with multiple channels, like Nykaa and Amazon, and set up direct-to-consumer (D2C) as well.
At Schbang, Chhor will be reporting to Schbang co-founder and CEO Akshay Gurnani. She will focus on growing the digital media and marketing business at the Mumbai headquarters while setting up a stronger base in the personal care and beauty sector for the company.
Chhor said, “Being a part of the core team at Schbang is a great feeling. The knowledge gained from my past experience paired with the agility that digital has to offer will make for a very exciting journey ahead. I see this as a great opportunity to do fruitful and fulfilling work that will deliver brand growth and nurture our work culture amongst the teams and future Schbangers.”
Commenting on her appointment, Gurnani said, “Jenny comes with the perfect blend of creative-meets-media through all the knowledge she has gained across her past agency and brand experiences. Having led the digital transformation for some of the top D2C and CPG brands across Godrej and Tata Consumer Products, I am confident she will add immense value to the brands she will be working on at Schbang. Having worked with her in the past on numerous occasions, I am thrilled to welcome her to the Schbang family and create some impactful work for our clients.”
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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.
