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IPL 2022: One Moto India becomes associate sponsor of Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai: One Moto India – a British brand of premium EVs in India has announced that it will be the associate sponsor of the Rajasthan Royals franchise.The brand has come on board as official EV partner in the two-wheeler segment for the upcoming Season 15 of IPL, starting 26 March.
As part of the association, One Moto India’s official logo will feature on the back of the Royals’ playing helmets and caps. The mobility company will also unveil the special range of limited edition One Moto two-wheelers – RR X One Moto. The association with the Royals will also see the Rajasthan-based franchise’s players encouraging their fan community to shift to Electric Vehicles and become a part of India’s EV revolution.
Furthermore, the brand will also give away custom design One Moto Rajasthan Royals limited edition scooter range across the Rajasthan Royals academies in Nagpur, Mumbai, Dubai, and the ones that open during the upcoming season.
One Moto has chosen to associate with the Royals for Season 15 as the team’s ethos are in sync with the brand’s ambition to promote sustainable solutions and create awareness. The brand has been on an aggressive spree on all the facets including associations with players like Global Assure, and back-to-back product launches including the EV two-wheelers – Byka, Commuta, Electa.
“Rajasthan Royals has always promoted an eco-friendly approach as a team. The Royals have also always adopted a sustainable approach with steps like opting for jerseys made of sustainable material. It has synergies with the brand One Moto, and the league could be an opportunity to educate masses about making an informed choice of switching to EVs,” said One Moto India partner and promoter Mohammed Muzammil Riyaz.
Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum added, “We are delighted to welcome a globally recognised brand like One Moto on board. Their vision of providing sustainable yet stylish EV vehicles to consumers has a strong synergy with our central purpose of transforming society through the significant platform we have as an IPL franchise. Through this partnership, we are excited to help them further expand across India and around the world while creating a positive societal impact.”
“We are the first generation to be affected by climate change, therefore it is also our responsibility to do something about it. Switching to EVs is being driven in the form of a mission in India. If we can share the approach with people and motivate them towards making this lifestyle change, it will be a contribution to be remembered. With this thought in mind we have partnered with Rajasthan Royals,” stated One Moto India co-founder and partner Sameer Moidin.
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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.
