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Bella Vita Organic appoints Akanksha Singhal as VP, marketing & brand
Mumbai: A beauty and skincare brand, Bella Vita Organic (BVO) has announced the appointment Akanksha Singhal as vice president – marketing & brand.
In her new role at BVO, Singhal will collaborate with verticals across the organisation to develop brand strategy, PR initiatives, social media strategies, refine advertising solutions and content strategy.
Singhal has been part of the digital marketing industry for over 15 years on both the brand and agency sides. She is skilled in creating advertising sales strategies and marketing solutions for brands across digital platforms. Prior to BVO, Singhal has worked with Cheil Worldwide, DigitasLBi, Reprise Media, and AkkiDokie Digital.
Commenting on the appointment, BVO founder & CEO, Aakash Anand said, “Singhal’s deep understanding comes with a strong skill set in media, brand positioning and solutions, integrated marketing communication strategies, all of which will be beneficial for the brand. We are sure that with the wealth of experience and hands-on expertise that she brings to the table, she will raise the bar in the building and managing a dynamic team and brand.”
Singhal has a diverse range of skills having delivered campaigns for Indian brands that span mass media, SEO, social, content, and data analytics. During her career journey, she has been presented with “Most Talented Social Media Professional in India Year 2013” by CMO Asia & ABP News. Another set of awards in her bag are “Social Media Entrepreneur of the Year 2016” by Youth Marketing Summit; “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2016” by Digital Marketing by Skilled India Entrepreneurs, “Woman Super Achiever Award for the Year 2017” by Femina World Women Leadership Congress & “Woman Leadership Award for the Year 2018” by ET NOW and MODI Awards.
Speaking about her new role, Singhal said, “I believe digital has become the new normal and my objective here at BVO will be to take it to newer heights as a brand and hopefully create breakthrough branding concepts that would make the brand a known name in every household.”
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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.
