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Navneet unveils new campaign to mark its over 60 years journey
Mumbai: To celebrate more than 60 years in the education business, Navneet Education Ltd has unveiled a digital campaign called ‘Progress Limitless’ to commemorate this milestone. The campaign highlights the brand’s journey over the past six decades nostalgically and beautifully.
The campaign is conceptualised by The Minimalist, ad agency, creative director Mayuresh Bangar and produced by Pragaur Films.
Speaking on the brand entering the 60-year milestone, Navneet Education, head of branding, Devish Gala said, “Navneet Education Ltd has always been the most trusted brand across Indian households. It is the most loved brand across generations, from grandparents to parents to children. We are extremely thrilled and excited to show how far we have come from a small store to being a trusted brand in the nation.”
“With each passing decade, we have evolved with a legacy of more than three generations managing the business. We the Navneet family look forward to keeping the nostalgic feel of the brand for many more decades to come. The brand heartily thanks every member who has been a part of our journey and always supported and helped the brand,” Gala added
Established by the Gala family in 1959, Navneet has grown to become a publication conglomerate from a small bookstore in Mumbai. Over the decades, Navneet has emerged as the preferred brand for educational products among teachers and students. The immensely popular products like Navneet digests, Vikas workbooks, Gala practice books, Youva notebooks, TopScorer by eSense are favourites amongst the young segment of India. These products are bestsellers not just because of their superior quality but also because of the memories associated with 90’s kids.
This year in the month of February Navneet launched DigiBook, a digital version of all the books published by Navneet as an app as well as a web-based platform to enhance the studying experience of the students with comfort and accessibility.
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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.
