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Wavemaker brings alive inspiring celebrity stories for Tata Tea Gold’s‘Dil Ki Suno’ campaign in partnership with IIFA
MUMBAI: Tata Tea Gold has partnered with IIFA 2019, the biggest Bollywood platform to launch #DilKiSuno stories as part of the brand’s ‘Dil ki Suno’ Campaign. Crafted and executed by Wavemaker, the media, content and technology agency of GroupM, the campaign will showcase inspiriting stories by many leading celebrities at IIFA 2019, encouraging consumers to share their inspiring stories and experiences.
Tata Tea Gold #DilKiSuno campaign, in its first phase, invited consumers to buy a pack of Tata Tea Gold and win a chance to attend the exciting IIFA 2019 awards event in person. Some lucky consumers have won the opportunity to witness the glitz and glamour and watch their favourite stars up, close and personal.
#DilKiSuno campaign of Tata Tea Gold aims to bring alive the inspiring stories of consumers who have listened to their hearts and made their own path.
Puneet Das – Vice President Marketing – (India), Tata Global Beverages Ltd. said, “Tata Global Beverages’ iconic brand, Tata Tea Gold, has stood for the ‘Gold standard’ in tea drinking experience with its rich taste and an irresistible aroma. The brand Proposition talks about ‘Dil ko na kahoge toh pachtaoge’; encouraging consumers to listen to their heart and have no regrets. We continue to build on that proposition with an exciting partnership with IIFA 2019, by sharing inspiring #DilkiSuno stories of your favorite celebrities… and inviting consumers to share theirs.”
Speaking on this successful collaboration, Kishan Kumar M S, Vice President, Wavemaker India said, “Tata Tea has always brought difference to the lives of millions of consumers through their purpose-driven marketing. For the latest Tata Tea Gold ‘Dil Ki Suno’ campaign, our objective is to inspire our consumers to follow their dreams by listening to their heart.
To bring this alive, Wavemaker partnered with IIFA to bring out inspirational stories from self-made stars who listened to their hearts. Using the trinity of media, content & technology, we will leverage these Bollywood stories to trigger, create, curate and amplify real-life #DilKiSuno examples which will then create a domino effect.”
These celebrity stories will be showcased during IIFA telecast scheduled on 20th October, 2019 on the Viacom Network.
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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.
