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Britannia and NIC churn out a Bourbon blizzard with new chocolatey ice cream collab
MUMBAI: In a decadent twist that’s sure to delight chocolate lovers, Britannia Industries and Walko Food’s NIC Ice Creams have teamed up to launch the NIC Bourbon Ice Cream- a rich, creamy tribute to the classic Britannia Bourbon biscuit.
This chilled indulgence blends NIC’s velvety chocolate ice cream with crushed Bourbon biscuit crumbs, delivering the best of both worlds in one scoop. It’s a nostalgic nod wrapped in a dessert format Gen Z and millennials will likely devour with zero diplomacy required.
The launch follows the success of the Britannia Winkin’ Cow Bourbon Shake in 2024, as Britannia continues to stretch the boundaries of its most beloved biscuit brand. Now fans can crunch, sip, or scoop their favourite chocolate flavour in multiple formats including the 28,000+ Bourbon-inspired recipes live on BourbonIt.in.
The collaboration gets an extra swirl of fun from a campaign by The Womb, set in a spoofed-up global diplomatic summit. The film shows a perplexed Indian ambassador stuck between choosing chocolate biscuit or chocolate ice cream until NIC Bourbon Ice Cream swoops in with the obvious solution: have both.’
Britannia Industries general manager – marketing, Siddharth Gupta said, “Britannia Bourbon has always held a special place in the hearts of our consumers, and we’re excited to offer them yet another way to enjoy this iconic flavor. NIC Bourbon Ice Cream is our way of celebrating the love that Bourbon fans have shared with us over the years, and we’re thrilled to bring this beloved biscuit into a new, delicious format. We’re proud to partner with NIC Ice Creams to create this delightful, indulgent treat.”
Walko Food Company Pvt. Ltd. director Raj Bhandari said, “NIC has always been committed to delighting our customers with premium ice creams, inspired by a world of flavors — from fresh fruits and rich chocolate to globally inspired creations and timeless Indian dessert classics. We felt Britannia Bourbon & NIC fans deserve a treat, which led to the genesis of this limited-edition flavour in a special collaboration with Britannia Bourbon – delicious Britannia Bourbon chunks in rich chocolate ice cream – A must-have if you love Britannia Bourbon and you love NIC ice creams!
The Womb CCO Suyash Khabya said, ”Britannia Bourbon is the OG chocolate biscuit. Everything we do on the brand has to land the product truth of ‘chocolate chocolate chocolate’. And now we have one more chocolate – NIC Chocolate ice cream…whatte fun! Continuing with the earlier brand set-up, we’ve woven an interesting story of how the world comes together when something so chocolatey is launched. The world needs more chocolate than animosity. A very simple idea with a context makes it an interesting watch.”
Now available pan-India across 100+ cities via Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto, and at NIC Ice Cream parlours, the new flavour is fast becoming a go-to for sweet-toothed fans and loyal Bourbon lovers alike.
Because when a biscuit meets ice cream, neutrality isn’t an option.
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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.
