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Ranbir Kapoor is Lenovo brand ambassador
NEW DELHI: Lenovo has appointed Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador for their personal computers range.
The announcement is in tandem with Lenovo’s focus on becoming the preferred brand for the youth of India, the company said.
Lenovo’s decision to sign on Ranbir as its brand ambassador comes shortly after it was announced the No 1 PC vendor in India (by IDC) and the largest exclusive PC retailer in the country.
Lenovo India Director-Marketing Shailendra Katyal said, “We want to play aggressively in the consumer space and become the most preferred PC brand among the Youth. Signing on Kapoor is a strong step towards the evolution of the Lenovo brand and in line with our brand philosophy ‘For Those Who Do’.”
Lenovo’s products are known for its combination of style and performance and quality.
“Kapoor embodies an exemplary blend of both style and performance, making him the ideal choice for Lenovo. With his remarkable appeal to youngsters across the country, we are confident Kapoor will communicate our brand’s ‘Do’ attributes
to our consumers effectively,” Katyal added.
Conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, Lenovo will launch a set of TVCs featuring the actor by 8 June.
O&M NCD Rajiv Rao said, “Ranbir is one of the young and impressive stars in the country and he fits the values that we want the brand to stand for. The combination of the machine, the communication idea and Ranbir, will surely create a place
above the rest for the Lenovo machines.”
Talking about his association with Lenovo Kapoor added, “I have always been passionate about technology and I am really excited to be associated with a global technology brand like Lenovo which creates the most innovative performance machines.”
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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.
