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Oppo teams up with Croma to dial up Reno14 Series 5G launch across India
MUMBAI: Oppo has joined forces with electronics retail giant Croma to launch the sleek new Reno14 Series 5G smartphones in India, starting at Rs 37,999. The co-branded rollout combines Oppo’s cutting-edge mobile tech with Croma’s 560+ store network across 200 cities, giving shoppers a rare hands-on peek before they hit “buy”.
The phones, unveiled at a packed live event at Vegas Mall, Dwarka, come loaded with pro-grade features: a 50MP 3.5x telephoto lens, Ultra-Clear 4K HDR video at 60fps, and the all-new AI Editor 2.0, making it a content creator’s dream companion.
Guests at the launch were treated to interactive experience zones that brought the phone’s features to life, from simulated travel shoots to cinematic content setups. Influencers and tech reviewers gave their verdicts live, praising the device for its lightweight build, travel-ready design, and top-tier camera setup.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chip, the Reno14 Series 5G packs performance and polish into earthy-toned frames – Forest Green, Pearl White, and Titanium Grey, blending sleek style with nature-inspired charm.
With exclusive early access and launch offers available in-store, OPPO and Croma’s collab is a retail masterstroke serving experience, excitement, and edge-to-edge tech on one curated shelf.
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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.
