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Bajaj Electricals Ltd. donates Kabaddi Mat to Central Sports Academy Abhinav Dnyan Mandir to promote sporting activity among kids
Mumbai, January 21, 2018: Bajaj Electricals Ltd., India’s leading player in consumer durables, fans, lighting and engineering projects company donated Kabaddi mat to the Central Sports Academy Abhinav Dnyan Mandir, Karjat. The event is facilitated by Pro Kabaddi League and through this donation Bajaj Electricals aims to promote sporting talent & improving physical and mental well-being of around 200 kids. The school received the Kabaddi mat by Mr. Anuj Poddar, Executive Director– Bajaj Electricals Limited.
Originated in India, Kabaddi has been one of the most popular games in India played on various levels and with the advent of Pro Kabaddi League in 2014, the sport has become a mainstream sporting activity in the country. The sport not only requires rigorous physical activity but also focused approach which helps improving mental fitness. Kabaddi is proven to improve stamina, speed, agility, multitasking ability, overcoming fears, presence of mind, concentration and self esteem. With these physical and mental benefits, Kabaddi is one of the quintessential games for school going kids to help them tackle daily life difficulties and achieve success.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. Anuj Poddar, Executive Director, Bajaj Electricals Ltd. said, “Kabaddi is truly a sport with pan India appeal and connects to every age group, resonating with what we stand for as a brand. Bajaj Electricals as a company and Bajaj as a group are known to be socially responsible and believe in giving back to the society. Bajaj Group supports more than 5400 students through its initiative – ‘Krida Vikas’, which caters to 15 schools. We thank Pro Kabaddi League and Star Sports for facilitating Bajaj Electricals to donate Kabaddi mat to one of these schools. Through the mat donation to Central Sports Academy Abhinav Dnyan Mandir – Karjat, we are encouraging children to take up this incredible team game and we hope to see many Kabaddi champions emerging from the school.”
Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Vivo Pro Kabaddi commented, “A sport can only grow if the partners associated with it actively work and invest in growing public and community engagement with the sport. We are glad that Bajaj Electricals and Star Sports will handover this Kabaddi mat for enthusiastic use by the students of Central Sports Academy Abhivan Dnyan Mandir, Karjat. I look forward to champions emerging from the same mat in the near future”
Bajaj Electricals Limited has been a responsible corporate citizen of India and contributes fairly in the development of society at large. Company’s CSR activities are based on four crucial pillars – Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Volunteering, Community Initiatives and Sustainability. Apart from promoting health in school kids, the company is also helping underprivileged kids in their education and building a sustainable environment for them.
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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.
