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JSW MG Motor India unveils season five of ‘MG Changemakers’
Gurugram – JSW MG Motor India launched the fifth season of ‘MG Changemakers’ initiative in partnership with ‘The Better India’. MG Changemakers celebrates the extraordinary individuals who are dedicated to driving positive change and empowers underprivileged communities across India.
This year’s theme, ‘#UnchartedRoads – Fearless Women, Inspiring Journeys’, honoured women who have broken barriers, redefined limits, and mastered the unknown, driving positive societal change through their remarkable achievements.
MG Changemaker shared the inspiring stories of pioneering leaders who have gone beyond traditional approaches to problem-solving. The initiative aims to motivate millions across the country to become agents of change in their own communities, galvanizing a groundswell of positive impact that can reshape the future of India.
Commenting on the Changemakers program, JSW MG Motor India managing director Biju Balendran said, “The MG Changemakers program reflects our commitment to diversity, innovation, community, and creating exciting experiences—the four brand pillars of JSW MG Motor India. Launched even before our first product, this unique initiative celebrates women trailblazers who have driven positive societal change. By honouring and celebrating the lives and achievements of these inspiring women, we aim to empower countless others to follow in their footsteps.”
MG Changemakers has celebrated the spirit of innovation, diversity, sustainability, and meaningful experiences through its four seasons. The first Season embraced the theme of Diversity, celebrating women who defy conventions and illuminate a path to extraordinary achievement for other women. Season two was themed on experiences, unfolding tales of individuals who curate meaningful experiences through values they are most passionate about. Focused on innovation, season three showcased how innovative minds creatively solved vexatious and challenging problems. Season four was centred around sustainability, recognising 50 women for their efforts in this area such as the Jal Saheli initiative.
The Better India founder & CEO Dhimant Parekh, added, “As the world’s largest platform for changemakers, The Better India is proud to highlight stories that inspire impact nationwide. These women are breaking boundaries on uncharted roads—from mountaineering and racing to human rights—each redefining resilience. We’re thrilled to partner with MG for Season 5 of MG Changemakers: #Uncharted Roads, showcasing stories that inspire progress and change. This partnership is of great significance to us, as we join forces to recognize those driving India’s progress into the future.”
MG Changemakers has been a platform to celebrate remarkable women who are breaking barriers and driving impactful change in their communities. For the past four seasons, the program has recognized numerous trailblazers. This latest season continues to shine a spotlight on inspiring women leaders, including Vasudha Madhavan, the founder and CEO of Ostara Advisors and Gitika Talukdar, first Indian woman sports photographer to cover Olympics. Furthermore, the program also features pioneering women like Diana Pundole, the first Indian woman to win a national motorsports championship; Hasina Kharbhih, who saved 72000 lives from human trafficking; Niharika Nair, who helped 1200 tribal people get access to Govt. schemes, and crowdfunds solar cookers for tribal hamlets in forests; and Mala Honnatti, the 69-year-old mountaineer running marathons and scaling mountains globally.
Audiences across India can now book for themselves the empowering experiences curated by these MG Changemakers through a dedicated microsite launched in partnership with The Better India.
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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.
