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Kinder Joy introduces ‘Kinder Joy Treat Factory’ at KidZania Mumbai
MUMBAI: Kinder Joy, a brand of Ferrero SpA, has partnered with KidZania , a global edutainment theme park, to launch a Kinder Joy Treat Factory for children at KidZania, Mumbai.
Ferrero India regional category head for Kinder brands Anita Dewan commented, “The association with KidZania is an endeavor based on the same Kinder brand philosophy – by making learning fun for the kids. At the Kinder Joy Treat Factory, Kids will be able to experience how their most loved brand is manufactured and learn about each step of the Kinder Joy making process, from ingredients to manufacturing. Our first establishment had come-up at KidZania Delhi NCR where we have been able to deliver the Kinder experience to the kids in India. Based on the experience, we are happy to extend our partnership to KidZania Mumbai. With this expansion, we hope we will continue to bring daily moments of joy to more children and their families.”
KidZania India director and CEO Sanjeev Kumar said, “At KidZania, it is our constant endeavor to partner with brands that provide opportunities for children to learn through unique, real-life like role-plays, so as to positively impact the society and the environment they live in. Kinder Joy & KidZania share strong brand synergies, values and a vision of providing children with the best quality product & experience with a fun element at the core of it. We are delighted to extend the Kinder Joy Treat Factory establishment for our KidZania Mumbai visitors after the successful launch at our KidZania NCR facility. This activity will empower children to better understand and learn about the process of Kinder Joy making from ingredients, nutrition analysis, excellence in quality, to packaging.”
As revealed by the brand, the ’Kinder Joy Treat Factory’ at KidZania Mumbai will focus on enhancing the psychomotor, cognitive, emotional and social skills in the kids visiting the factory. The kids would learn from operating the machinery and manually measuring ingredients as they follow the instructions from a supervisor and work with a team of peers managing the overall assembly line. The activity is designed to work for an overall development of the kids placing them in a position of responsibility and helping discover the joy of creating something with teamwork.
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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.
